Best of Chicagoland Fitness

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January 19, 2010 by Suzanne N. | Comments (1)

Brrr! With so much ice and snow outside, it can be difficult to muster the motivation to get to the gym. So CRAVE has compiled a list of some of the best gyms and exercise studios in Chicagoland, plus fabulous fitness tops from their best trainers – all guaranteed to give you a work out you will actually CRAVE!

Gray Wellness Fitness coach Victoria Gray, owner of Gray Wellness, specializes in Kettlebell instruction, pre- and post natal exercise, weight loss, and general health and wellness. She works individually with each client to assess her fitness goals and nutritional needs, to provide increased strength and flexibility, as well as teach proper nutrition. As a trainer, Victoria is both Head Cheerleader and Sergeant – she pushes you to the next level with a bright cheery smile. This knowledgeable, tough, kind-hearted trainer reminds CRAVE, “When starting a fitness program, changing your mindset to recognize your accomplishments, however great or small is key to success! Remember your body is meant to move!”

Harmony Mind Body Fitness Harmony offers private, duet and group sessions in Pilates, Gyrotinics, and Gyrokinesis – all of which are changing the way that people workout, as they discover these intelligent and fun forms. Here, clients of all fitness levels find a more meaningful connection between their mind and body as they move. After just one session, you will feel taller, leaner and stronger! Never tried Gyrotonics? Your workout is missing out!

Harmony Mind Body Fitness Director Laura Dixon’s fitness tip? “Start with small fitness goals. Add in extra spurts of movement during the day to elevate your heart rate, move your joints and warm up your muscles. Take the stairs instead of the elevator, stretch in your office chair, or take a stroll at lunchtime. You’ll find that it not only makes you feel better physically, but will also keep you more alert, more focused and less stressed!” Less stressed? Sounds good to me!

Metrix Looking to tone flabby arms and abs this New Years? Then Metrix of Northbrook is definitely your gym! Owner Roseanne Cornett says that Metrix is intense, but rewarding! With one-on-one fitness sessions to maximize your strength and flexibility through time-efficient training, this is definitely the workout for busy women who do it all!

Metrix personal trainer Jamie Roberts specializes in slow cadence strength training, which is perfect for busy women because it takes only thirty minutes and it should be done only twice a week. Jamie’s top fitness tip? Commit! “Set aside a specific day and time to do your strength training exercises and consider this as an appointment with yourself. You wouldn’t think to cancel your manicure or haircut; likewise, keep this important investment in you!”

One Mind Body and Being This diverse, loft-like studio truly has it all! One Mind Body Being is home to both intense cardio/weights classes such as Boot Camp, Rope Burn and Body Sculpting, but also offers Pilates and Yoga. Top trainer, Stacy’s best advice for women? Posture! “Always focus on posture,” she says. “Be conscious of where you sit and stand in your body. Focus on keeping your shoulders back, chest open, chin lifted and arms by your side palms facing forward.” And instant way look sleek and slim? Love that!

One Response to “Best of Chicagoland Fitness”

• Tracy Says:
  
  January 28th, 2010 at 4:07 pm

  Metrix is fabulous and Jamie is too!

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