Chicago's Best Pilates 2008

Private, duet and group instruction in hatha and vinyasa yoga, Pilates (mat and reformer), Gyrotonics and Gyrokinesis; also Feldenkrais method.

Reviews:

• “I LOVE this place”
• “I love it here!”
• “hidden gem”

Harmony Mind*Body Fitness or email Harmony Mind*Body Fitness

Pilates studio offers group classes with mats or equipment along with massage services.

Reviews:

• “Body Endeavors Rocks!”

Tips: Customers can request sports and deep tissue massages.

Body Endeavors

Old-school workouts like racquet sports, swimming and actual running trump the latest technoyogaerobic hybrids and machinery.

Reviews:

• “High price for location, not service”
• ""
• “Discontented”
• “Great Club”
• “dump”

Tips: If the rather steep membership fees scare you, multiply the value with the multi-club option, which gives you access to Lakeshore Athletic’s three other locations (in Lincoln Park and around downtown) as well as to several exclusive supper clubs.

Lakeshore Athletic Club – Downtown

Studio offers classes in yoga, Pilates, Piloga (a blend of both techniques, designed by the studio owner) and dance conditioning.

Reviews:

• “awesome and amazing”

Tips: Mat classes are available for groups at a cost of $15 each (also available in a series of 10 and 30 for a reduced rate). Private instruction is offered for singles, duos and threesomes.

Flow Studio Pilates & Yoga or email Flow Studio Pilates & Yoga

Private, duet and group Pilates sessions are ongoing at this loft-like, 1,900-square-foot River North studio.

Reviews:

• “Philly Drop In”

Tips: The Gyrotonic Expansion System uses weights, pulleys and cams to produce a wide range of rotational movements that strengthen the body’s core. The movements are said to promote increased coordination, articulation, balance, fluidity, relaxation and power.

Chicago River North Pilates

Equipment-based workout studio offers forward-thinking fitness in a peaceful setting.

Tips: The studio offers teaching-certification programs. Additional classes and workshops, many of which are open to the public, include gyrotonics, tai chi and meditation.

FromtheCenter Pilates Studio

North Center studio aims to help strengthen muscles and improve posture through private instruction.

Tips: An on-site playroom allows parents to bring their children when a sitter isn’t available.

Essence Pilates or email Essence Pilates

Bruhns Fatima – Pilates Studio of the Midwest

Locals work up a sweat at this all-business, but no pretenses gym in Evanston.

Reviews:

• “A good athletic club never locks you in contract”

Tips: Metered parking is free before 9am and after 6pm, Monday through Saturday and free on Sundays. Garage parking at Clark and Maple is free for one hour; $1 for up to 2 hours; and $2 for up to 3 hours.

Evanston Athletic Club or email Evanston Athletic Club

High-styling European import for exercise, relaxation and dining.

Reviews:

• “Gone from exceptional to horrible”
• “great facility, but getting overcrowded after work. . .”
• “Serious training in a luxurious enviroment”
• “State of the Art Facility”
• “Horrible horrible experience with Holmes Place”

Tips: You can choose one of three membership options: single-club, continental or worldwide.

Holmes Place

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