Pilates ProWorks

Love this place. It’s a regular Saturday routine at Pilates Proworks for the MatBox class with Adam. It is an intense workout and stress release. Adam is a great teacher and provides not only a sweaty, calorie burning boxing class but also a good stretch at the end. I have even gotten the husband into it and he looks forward to the class as well. The Pilates Pro class is also a good workout on the reformer, I am always sore the next day. The front desk is so friendly and helpful. If you are looking for a good workout, be sure to check out Pilates Proworks!

The instructors are very good & the studio is clean. The classes deliver good workouts with non-​injurious cues. The only reason I’m giving 4 stars instead of 5 is that it is they feel more like traditional gym classes than Pilates classes… And they get 4 stars instead of 3 because they don’t market themselves as traditional Pilates, so kudos to them for being real about it. It’s a FITFormer, not a reformer. I do not get the sort of mind-​body connection in these classes that I do in Pilates. If you love yoga, Pilates, or Dailey Method, YMMV. I personally find it very difficult to connect with or enjoy the classes. However the instructors are likeable and very well-​trained, so it’s clearly a matter of style & preference rather than safety or ability.

I was so skeptical doing a new workout class, especially because I have never done Pilates before but I signed up for Pilates Pro Works on a Monday night. I had an excellent experience!!! The receptionist was friendly, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic.
Amber was the instructor and I cannot say enough great things about her. I had one of the best workouts I’ve had in months. She was great, helped you when needed, but made the class fun. Honestly didn’t feel like I was working out.
The studio is clean and modern. Great equipment and amenities — such as safe, lockable lockers, clean bathroom and new equipment. FIVE STARS!!!

Ryan is a great teacher. Classes are very challenging. Studio is clean and modern and conveniently located. Came here through classpass and they were very friendly and informative. Big lockers available for use and they have locks built in already so you don’t need to bring your own. Note: I’ve only taken Pilates pro here but they also have a 2^nd studio with TRX and I think a barre…

I love Pilates ProWork! This place is fantastic! The equipment is new, always clean and all the instructor are amazing. They set a great mood since the beginning of the class. They adapt the exercise if you need it. The restroom also is super clean! One of the best spots in Chicago to practice Pilates!
Highly recommended!!!

LOVE LOVE LOVE PPW! It is by far my favorite workout and I have tried many in Chicago. Classes I take are 100% on a reformer. Very hard but fun! I have taken classes with NK, Ryan, Mia, and Amber. Recommend each of them. Every class is different even with same teacher but I recommend trying different teachers to see who you like. Nice facility with lockers, showers, and separate changing rooms. Can buy packages and they sometimes do unlimited months, which is a great deal. Lots of free parking in neighborhood during the day.

Classes here are great! Ive taken Mia’s classes and she is awesome! My philosophy is form is #1, she pays attention to her students and I appreciate that Mia corrects my form when I’m goofing off. Always a fantastic workout — tip: i would get toe-​less socks for class.

I was 100% intimidated to go and it took me a couple months on ClassPass to finally sign up for it. One of my friends had taken me to a pilates reformer class in River North so I was a little used to the machine.
I am so happy I finally mustered up the courage to go. The studio is in a basement on Halsted and can be hard to find at first, but just go down the stairs and you’ll be greeted by a friendly face who is happy to give you a tour/​help you out with the lockers.
I typically take Ryan and NK’s standard Pilates Pro class and occasionally the new Matbox class! Seriously, all of them are so hard, if I wasn’t enjoying the music so much I’d be crying. Not that you’d be able to tell with all the sweat dripping down my face. There’s also a chalk board wall outside the Pilates room that shares upcoming events and other fun things.
I don’t recommend trying to run up the stairs after to catch the brown line train. Ow. But take the class! I promise you won’t be sore-​y (I mean, sorry… you know, like a pun? Because you’ll be sore?)

I’m not typically a fan of classes or even belonging to a studio. But after coming to one Pilates class here I was hooked. I’ve gone from a person who rarely works out to going to class almost 5 times per week. In less than 3 months I’ve seen major sculpting changes and feel so much better. Pilates is the only workout I’ve ever done that I actually enjoy doing.
I should also note that the studio is nice and clean, the instructors and awesome and know what they’re doing, and the front desk gals are always friendly and welcoming!

Clean studio, good instructors, hard workout!
I’ve been to several pilates reformer classes around the city, and this is by far the hardest workout I have had and it is amazing! Front desk staff is very friendly and welcoming.
I need to spend a few moments talking about one of their instructors, Ryan, because he is EVERYTHING! He is possibly my favorite instructor ever. He is so encouraging and motivating, and corrects form throughout class both to the group and individually when needed. Between his personality and the great moves he chooses on the reformer, he is just amazing! Class flies by when I take it with him.
Part of the 4 star review (instead of 5) is not all instructors are as great. I have also taken classes in which the instructor made no form modifications at all (even in a class of only 4 people!). I would love to see all instructors here calling out form modifications.
Side note that is not specific to this studio-​I think that beginners would be better off first taking Pilates Mat classes before trying the reformer to learn proper form and to build core strength.

I love this studio!!! Every time I come here, I have a wonderful experience. Not only because they have a great facility and atmosphere, but most importantly, the classes are phenomenal! When I took my first class, my instructor was NK and l loved her so much I thought I would only stick with her! Then, I took a class with Amber and thought the same thing! Then the same thing happened with Mia, Ryan, Elena, and others. I think I’ve had all the instructors at this point. Everyone at Pilates ProWorks from the front desk staff to instructors have been so welcoming, helpful, and I aways feel like I have the best full body workouts there. I had never taken Pilates before coming here, and I tried other studios to see what is comparable – Studio LaGree for example: my instructor was not very friendly and seemed annoyed that I was a beginner – I realized I made a great first choice!!!

I’m so disappointed the TRX class with Elena is no more! It was not only my favorite class, it was the best one at the studio. While the reformer classes are ok, I’ve experience better at Studio Lagree, and I even tried the Matbox class, twice just to make sure, and I just don’t think the instruction in that class is informed. TRX was the perfect mix of cardio and strength training. I saw great results without bruising or discomfort throughout.
That being said, the studio itself is great, the girl at the front desk is always really welcoming, and I’ve met some really nice people in class, and if they bring back I would return again in a heartbeat.

AMAZING. I have taken the bootcamp, TRX, and pilates pro classes several times. Pilates pro is my favorite — the reformers are so much fun and leave you feeling the burn for days after. The instructors are awesome and the studio is lovely, very clean and modern.

I have such mixed feelings about this place. I think that the studio itself is wonderful. It’s clean, big, and bright. The class was wonderful. My body is still hurting a few days after.
I took the ³⁰⁄₃₀ class. It’s 30 minutes of barre followed by 30 minutes on the pilates reformer. It was a really hard workout. I definitely got my butt kicked. But why do I have such a low rating? My instructor never once corrected my form. This was my very first pilates reformer class. She never helped me on the machine. She didn’t help me with anything. She just told me to look over to the people next to me to see how they were doing it. Seriously??? I could have been injured very badly. She saw me struggling with the straps and getting them on my feet a few times but she just stared and watched me…
The only reason I’m not giving this studio one star is because I honestly did feel like I got a wonderful workout out of it. I just wish that their instructors were more hands on and actually cared about whether or not you would hurt yourself on their machine.

The class I took was the Pilates pro class with Laura. I really enjoyed the class itself the workout was tougher than I thought, a great overall work out. Laura came around and corrected if needed. I’m definitely going to feel sore tomorrow. My one complaint was the lack of guidance for my first time experience. I signed in at the desk and filled out my waiver, however nobody showed me around the studio. I didn’t know where to put my stuff or how to use the locker. I watched what the others were doing and followed along. I had to ask the girl at the front desk where the water was, or even the studio my class was being held in, and what was needed for the class. Other studios I’ve tried the front desk people are so helpful, giving a tour, making sure you feel welcome. I did not feel any of this. Just some guidance for the future if you plan on trying for the first time, go with someone whos been there before.

I love trying new workout studios around Chicago. When I got a deal for an unlimited month at this place I couldn’t resist. After taking over 10 classes here, this is one of my favorite studios in Chicago!
I have taken private and group pilates reformer classes before, so I didn’t have many issues following along in class. However, if you’ve never used a pilates reformer, the first couple classes may be a little confusing until you get the hang of it. The classes are not traditional pilates classes. Elements of traditional pilates are combined with cardio and strength training exercises, making for a challenging class. I couldn’t take more than 3 days of classes in a row without a break because I was way too sore! Exercises in the class are varied, making for a really great full-​body workout.
Everyone at this studio is really nice, which I have not found to be the case at all Chicago studios. Instructors always ask about injuries. I have a chronic back injury, and each teacher made sure I didn’t do anything to hurt myself. I took a majority of my classes with Alex, whose classes were my favorite (and the hardest!). Mia was also really great and very helpful with correcting form/​giving me modifications for my back.
Unfortunately, I started traveling for work again consistently toward the end of my 30 days. I wish I could’ve gone more! I absolutely love it here and plan to buy a package so I can take classes on the weekends.

I’ve walked by this location a few times and always told myself I should check it out (even if that meant cheating on another studio I tend to go to). I finally took the Pilates Pro class and really enjoyed the workout. Initially I was hesitant to take this class since I read that a basics class was recommended as a first step– but not seeing any basics classes offered, I just bit the bullet.
The class is appropriate for all skill levels, but having used a reformer in the past helped a bit. Good flow, and movements that challenged your arms, legs and core– the class delivered what it said it would.
Entrance/​check-​in: the main room has a wall of nice lockers with a push pad lock system. I wish I knew her name, but the woman who checked me in and took my paper work was very nice and welcoming. She gave me a tour of the studio, which was also helpful.
Facility: there are 2 bathrooms with a shower each, and 2 workout rooms. One for barre and TRX classes, and the other with the reformers.
Reformer studio: very spacious and equipped with 10 machines. Overall it was a nice room with new equipment. My only complaint, which is always a complaint regardless of where I go, is that it was a little warm. There was 1 fan, but unfortunately the positioning of my machine didn’t give me benefit of it. Next time I’ll be grabbing the machine right in front of it!
Instructor: Sarah was my instructor and she was very welcoming, and corrected form quietly, which can be hard to do since she used a head set w/​microphone.
Attire: you’ll need socks for the classes here. I was told since it was my first time that it was OK to be barefoot (I didn’t bring socks), but I opted to purchase the grippy socks at the counter for $ 15.
In all I found the facility to be very nice and clean. The class itself was challenging and the staff was very nice and welcoming. I’ll be adding this studio to my regular routine.

Finally finished my 5-​pack and wanted to update my review. Of all the instructors, I liked Sarah and Olivia the best because their classes were super tough and I felt really sore in the morning, but in a good way! I also attended a 40Works — TRX class, which was also really challenging, but made me feel strong and like a million bucks afterwards. Since the class is only 40 min, the instructor, Anne, really packed in the exercises and utilized every minute. By the end of the session, my arms felt like jello and I really had to push myself to do the last plank exercises. Overall, Pilates Pro Works was worth every penny of the LivingSocial!

I absolutely LOVE this new studio in Chicago and I am so glad it came here. First off, the customer service is impeccable. From the desk staff (Alex & Michal) to the instructors (I’ve loved NK, Anne, Jeanine, and Olivia already!), I have been impressed with their ability to treat customers with respect, friendliness, and a welcoming atmosphere. Secondly, this studio also takes the pretension out of Pilates, TRX, and barre classes. Nervous to try one? Come here. NK literally held my hand during one Pilates move since I had never been on a machine before. Amazing and I didn’t feel stupid (or fall!). Finally, the other people who come here are really picking up on this vibe and chatter before and after class is friendly. I truly look forward to my workouts here, which are always intense and sweaty, but completely do-​able for all levels.
I’ve turned my Living Social into a memerbship, which should say enough right there considering I live 2 miles from this studio. It’s completely worth the walk.
Welcome to Chicago, PPW! We are happy to have you!

Amazing workout! I’ve only tried the Pilates pro class and wow!!! I had no idea pilates could be so intense! I left feeling strong, leaner, tighter… and sweaty :) I plan on going back to check out their TRX and Barre classes to! The fact that it’s super clean and the instructors are super friendly is a huge bonus too!