The gyms issue
We got sweaty and sore searching for the best spinning, kickboxing, dance, swimming and ab workouts in the city.
It was worth it.

![]() |
Gym pricing and services information: Where to work out, and what it will cost you. |
![]() |
Flex symbols: Eight of Chicago’s sexiest fitness instructors flaunt their best assets. |
![]() |
Saddle sore: These spin classes will take you to hell and back, all while pedaling on a stationary bike. |
![]() |
Bow to your sensei: Look like a million dollars, baby, after some butt-kicking kickboxing. |
![]() |
Gut rehab: These abs classes will get you so ripped, you’ll want to bring back the half-shirt. |
![]() |
Bust a move: Shake your moneymaker at these dance-based classes. |
![]() |
Sink or swim: Make like Michael Phelps at these lap workouts around the city. |
![]() |
Obstacle course: One week into the new year, and your motivation is already waning? These gym extras will give your group workouts a healthy shot in the arm. |
![]() |
Class action: A gym loner gets in the mix at a group jump-rope class. |
| Plus: | |
![]() |
Bored games: Ditch the doldrums of last year’s workout routine by adding a few new twists in 2009. |
![]() |
Going the distance: Become your own running coach with these iPhone-friendly apps. |
January 5, 2009















