CrossTown Fitness

I’ve tried a good number of gyms around Chicago and I can say that CrossTown is one of my favorites. To start with, the desk staff are nice and helpful and the facility is clean. It’s impossible to get bored during class because it’s such a good mix of strength and cardio (they have treadmills and rowers) and I’ve loved every instructor I’ve had. They are all nice, will answer questions, help you with your form, but most importantly are challenging without being over the top. Each class is scale-​able to whatever fitness level you are at, as you grab whatever size weights you want. I’ve done a month on a Gilt City deal and I’m sad it’s over! The regular price is a little too much for me, but someday I’ll be back!

CrossTown Fitness is the perfect fitness studio for me. I feel like I have tried every class in the city (Shred, Soulcyle, Flywheel, Pure Barre, etc.) and I’ve done everything for a month or two before getting bored. Not the case with CTF! Every class is different and the trainers are top-​notch. Tres is my aboslute favorite — he will kick your a$$ but it is totally worth it!

This gym is amazing! Right around the corner from me and no two classes are the same.
My first class, I informed my instructor about a humiliating treadmill injury that I endured (thanks, SWEAT Chicago!), and she was very accommodating and made sure that I was comfortable during my treadmill run and the circuits that followed. Working out while injured was very challenging, but it’s instructors like this who care about their students’ experience that make it less painful and far more enjoyable.
On average, I burn almost 600 calories every class here, and I am never bored. The class is fast paced and a combination of cardio and weight training.
Also, this gym is insanely nice. I love that they have rowing and treadmills for cardio, and they have a great stock of healthy snacks and drinks for post-​workout.
Thanks for the awesome workouts thus far, and I’ll be back for more every week!

I’ve been to the Lakeview location most recently, but have been to the West Loop location as well. Trainers are excellent! I love their energy, work outs, and good instruction

I’ve been waiting for a bit before I reviewed Crosstown Fitness. Why? Because I wanted to make sure it as worth the $ 165 monthly fee. Short answer: the 10 lbs of muscle I gained over 6 weeks says, heck yeah it’s worth it!
Don’t let the cost freak you out like it did me. They have introductory offers where you can try it out. After 2 workouts I was hooked. Every workout and trainer is different, but the results the same: you’ll swear your @ss off and get stronger. Awesome!
Every class combined cardio and strength training except the Total Body Strength class. That’s all lifting. I took it Tuesday. It’s Friday and my arms, shoulders and back muscles are still sore– in a good way.
The trainers are experts at making sure you’re using the proper form. You control how much weight you lift or how fast (or slow) on the treadmill or row machine. Even if the class seems crowded at the beginning the trainers split you into groups and you’ll still get TLC from the trainer during the workout.
Showers and childcare are available. Free street parking or meters. Also a easy walk from the train or take the bus.
So far so good. And I still haven’t taken advantage of the free PT session they gave me when I signed up.

I’m hooked! The space, the customer service, and the classes are all great. I was recommended this gym by my friend/​trainer Sonya, and I only wish I would have signed up earlier. I have several injuries, and at no point during the class did I feel like I was expected to push myself further than I was comfortable with going. Even so, I still got an amazing workout.

I started attending CrossTown Fitness (CTF) Northside in late November 2015 when my friend found a deal for a free month to try out the brand new location. I’ve since attended classes during the free week after Christmas and some of the free Nike training classes. Don’t worry though, I did purchase a class pass so that I can continue to drop in! About CTF though…
The facility is brand new with elegantly designed chick flare. A beautiful white counter and juice bar are up front with cool wall paper. Throughout the facility chandeliers hang. There are also private bathrooms with showers and a childcare room (call ahead for childcare).
All of the equipment is top of the line and well maintained. Everything in the gym is spotlessly clean — a full time cleaning staff is employed.
The teachers are tough (Tres is the toughest), but know bodies and how to give a good workout. I never thought I could run, but started doing treadmill drills at CTF and now am working towards actually liking running. Dawn is probably my favorite instructor.
As a result of working out in general, I’m much stronger than I used to be, but still have a ways to go. CTF has helped me continue to tone and work towards my goals!

Love this place. Great space, great trainers and competitively priced. I came in on a drop in class with a friend while in town. Wish there were a CTF in Minneapolis! Glad I have a go to spot to workout when in town.

Awesome! CrossTown has 2 locations, this one being the newest, and it is incredible. Tons of room, tons of new equipment, and an awesome staff. It has been easy to find street parking too.
The workouts are awesome and each trainer brings a different style. If you need motivation, this is the place to go! I’d recommend either location, but if you are in between, go with Halstead. You will never leave a workout thinking you wasted your time. Always hard classes.
Nice job guys!