Sproing Sport

I went to sproing through class pass. They said how great it is there and how there should be no pain. I have to say, this was one of my least favorite classes I have taken. Unfortunately, the instructor and music were not motivating at all, and I left in more pain than I started with… Maybe the class would be better with a different instructor and set up of the workout. Sounded fun in theory.

This place is awesome. I had been wanting to try it for a while. Due to recurring stress fractures in my legs, I have a hard time finding workouts that are low impact enough yet still kick my ass. No disappointments here. I was quite literally soaked with sweat after class (I took the HIIT class). They also monitor your heart rate and it changes colors so that you can easily track it during class. To top it off, all of the staff was extremely friendly and helpful. I felt very welcomed and comfortable even though it was my first class. This place just made my top favorite finds in the city list!

Tried my first sproing workout today and really loved it! The woman at the front desk deserves a ton of credit — she was awesome in explaining everything and putting me at ease about what was going on.
It is a super intense workout, but the 20 seconds thing really does make it bearable. I was drenched in sweat by the end. unfortunately the ipad died so i was never able to see my results/​calories, but I’m fairly confident that it was on the higher end for a 45-​minute workout.
The one thing I wish is that they offered some low-​impact modifications for some of the exercises. I was able to get through everything fine, but i feel like i would have a tough time convincing people like my parents to try something with so much jumping. (update after second workout: the next time i went they did suggest lower-​impact variations!)
Update after 3 classes: amazing workout and it flies by. Love Amanda’s class. Just make sure your heart rate monitor is working properly before class starts because if it’s not it can be super distracting.

Easily my favorite workout studio in Chicago.
I have never been a runner (I typically do everything but), but Sproing has helped to condition me to enjoy sprints — as much as that seems impossible — and has improved my running and form overall. Plus, the running is very low impact compared to a treadmill.
This is a killer workout, and everyone’s heart rate monitor results are displayed on screens, so it’s easy to see how you are performing (especially if you’re a regular and looking for improvement). The instructors are motivating and fun; I would be lying to you if I said that I didn’t glance at the timer on the machine and perform mental countdowns till class end, but the time goes by pretty quickly, particularly in the Dirty Thirty (30 minute class time) format.
The owner and employees are all really passionate. This is definitely a unique experience, and you’ll get your butt kicked and feel like a (sweaty) million bucks afterward.

My sister fell in love with this place a couple of months ago and so, when I visited her in Chicago, I knew that I had to check it out. We’ve both been on an exercise kick recently and she ensured me that Sproing was an excellent workout.
During the first of my two workouts of the weekend, I found myself trying to adjust to the machine. It’s a cross between a treadmill and a mattress. While the floor of the machine took a little getting used to, I was also facing backwards and strapped in, which made the whole thing a little odd at first. We sprinted, worked our core, did pushups, and used weights. It was a good, high impact workout that centered around interval training.
Once I had a feel for the place, my second workout was even better. Cullen was an awesome instructor and he really kept us motivated, encouraging us to push ourselves until the last second. We could see if we were heeding to his advice by watching the big screens in the studio that showed us in real time how we were doing, based on our heart rate monitors.
I got a great sweat in over that weekend thanks to the instructors and I found the desk staff to be very welcoming and helpful. The space is clean and new, the bathrooms are spotless and very «homey», and the equipment is sanitized regularly.
This is a unique workout for sure and it can be tailored to your fitness level. Try it out if you have time.

This was a good workout but it is not for me. There is too much going on.
Loud music, instructor on loud microphone talking the whole workout, screens which your heart rate monitor. Then doing a lot different things on top of a Treadmill/​trampoline while being strapped in. I like my workout to be less complicated. Clean bathrooms and nice location. I didn’t like the dark workout room though. The first week was free. Might a well try it out. Thanks for the delicious orange at end of workout.

I guess you could say that I have exercise ADD. I need variety and I need it often. I get bored with classes very easily. I did not feel that way after going to my first Sproing class. Absolutely super fun and right now my body hurts like I worked construction! Can’t wait to go back!

Amazing all around. I am super impressed with the physical studio, workout, staff, and concept. The workout managed to be both challenging and fun and flew by at the same time. I loved seeing my heart rate on the wall the entire time to make sure I wasn’t slacking off and in the right range.
You can tell that the owners spared no expense in the layout and design of the studio. Everything is super clean and new. They have showers as well which you will need if you aren’t going home afterwards — you’ll sweat a good deal.
I find the Sproing workout much more challenging and unpredictable than barre workouts and more fun than cycling/​treadmill, so I’ll definitely be back!

I discovered Sproing via ClassPass and I’m obsessed!
First of all, the founder (whose name might be Tony?) is incredibly nice and hard working. He and his team give tremendous customer service– greeting each person arriving to class and patiently getting them situated– first time or not! This isn’t your typical «specialized, high end boutique work out» facility where the gals behind the desk make you feel like an idiot for not knowing your way around or wearing the wrong brand of stretch pants. The atmosphere at Sproing in inclusive, energetic, and empowering.
The classes itself are dimensional, fun, and a killer workout. I can honestly say that I haven’t just FELT the results a day after my workout but notice changes in my body… my leg muscles appeared leaner and stronger very quickly. As someone with a history of Achilles tendinitis, the floor pads allowed me to move as fast as I wanted without feeling like I was going to re-​injure myself.
Give Sproing a shot! My only complaint is that the street parking on Wells can be a nightmare– especially in the snow.

If I could give Sproing 10 stars, I would!
I’ve been going there since October (about six months) and I am hooked, I even just dropped my traditional gym to Sproing full time. I’ve NEVER found a workout that allows you to burn that many calories (for me, it’s around 500 per class) in 45 minutes and be able to still workout the next day, and the next without pain or injury. Also, they switch up the workout every day, so you never know what’s coming next or get bored. I haven’t stepped on a treadmill (aka dreadmill) since I started.
What has been huge for me is that I’ve lost almost 20 pounds since starting Sproing and working with one of the trainers there, Amanda, on nutrition.
Paul the owner/​founder is always at the studio and is a wealth of information on the machines and is super friendly and always chatting with people. He has built up a team of amazing trainers like Amanda, John, Harrison, Carla to name a few (they’re all great though, you can’t go wrong!). They’re really knowledgeable about the machines, have great attitudes and most importantly kick ass playlists so you can have fun while you’re sweating like crazy.
If you’re thinking about trying Sproing — do it, you won’t be disappointed!

Great place to get a really awesome workout! The machines are designed with soft surfances, so if you’re prone to injuries, this is a great place for you! Even if you just want a tough high-​intensity interval training (HIIT) workout, you will get that here! The instructors are high-​energy and the staff is very friendly. The space is very clean and welcoming, and their bathrooms are stocked with amenities and showers.

I signed up through ClassPass after seeing it across from my beloved FlyWheel.
The pros:
1) I enjoyed the workout, and I burned a decent amount of calories.
2) Great music
3) HIIT style, which is my favorite
4) Clean Showers, hairdryers, nice free bath towels
5) Easy free parking on Wells at 6 am.
6) The man, who I assume was the owner, was extremely nice and friendly. It was a nice chance from some boutique studios.
7) LOVE that they have a Polar display!
The bad:
1) I came early, so I could get signed up, etc. The doors opened at 6 for a 615 am class, and the owner was slammed getting everyone signed up, so I could not ask him questions.
2) No one explained how the Sproing worked, asked if anyone was new, had injuries, etc. The instructor came in right before class, and we got started right away.
I had no clue how to get hooked in, what the tension should be, how the control board worked etc. It really took away from the workout, when I spent a good ten minutes trying to figure out if I was the way I should be. I am sure I could have burned more calories if I understood how to better adjust the cushion.
There were several planks, and while I had rotator cuff surgery, I usually have to modify, yet there was no chance to even ask if I could come to forearm on the machine.
I may go back, since I did enjoy the workout, but I may try an afternoon class, where the studio is open, so I can go early and get instruction.

Fantastic. This place — no matter your fitness level will make you feel amazing. I honestly would quit East Bank to do this full time

I can go on & on, on how awesome sproing is! This review is coming from a gal that really does NOT like cardio (putting it nicely). I finally found a place that has made me like to sweat. I have to go at least twice a week for my state of mind (who ever thought I would write these words).
You will love how you feel after you do one of these classes. It is a natural high. I cannot get enough. My body has 100% changed and at my age this is not an easy task. The classes are always different and challenging, I have never had the same class twice. The Staff REALLY cares about you and push you to a level that you thought you could never go to and the best part is they thank you for pushing yourself so hard. Sounds too good to be true?!? Trust me you have to try to HIIT! That is only if you want to look great! Feel great! Have more energy and feel like you can do ANYTHING; I am king of the hill kinda of a feeling. Sproing has become my HAPPY PLACE!!!

WOW! This place is amazing! I’m a member of ClassPass, which has been a great way to experience all of the boutique workout places in Chicago.
This was by far my favorite «first time experience». The class went by really quickly and was a lot of fun (as fun as exercise can really be…). The staff and owner were SO helpful and had a really inspiring story. I will be coming back here again and again to see if I can beat my previous workout stats. Very trendy and inviting.
Pros:
–Easy to learn
–High calorie burn
–Great for knees/​ankles
–Ability to see heart rate/​stats during the workout
Cons:
–no free water… not a con.
LOVED IT!!!

I have been a huge advocate of Spring since i first tried it out in August when I took advantage of a free week for first time members. Since going in August I have probably gone to Sproing around 40 times.
This is one of the only workouts that I have seen noticeable changes in my body — my arms are toner, legs are slimmer, and waist is smaller.
Lastly, I am a big runner but have been injured ever since May. That is one of the reasons I started to go to Sproing because I was able to run but in a controlled environment that was good for your legs (less impact!). I have not been running a ton (one long run a week and one shorter run), but have been going to Sproing 4 times a week. Last week i ran the Detroit Drumbstick Double where you run a 10K and then immediately run a 5K. I dropped 5 minutes off my 10K PR and 2 minutes off my 5K PR! I credit my speed to all of the Sproing classes.
Thanks Paul, Amanda, and Jennifer! I love Sproing and can’t wait to see more changes in my body and faster running times :)

Four months ago you couldn’t have paid me to run, let alone do any type of interval training. Now I pay to Sproing, up to five times per week. Dedicated to pilates and yoga for years, Sproing has made me a HIT convert! Since my trial week in mid-​August, I’ve experienced incredible results: from higher energy levels, increased endurance, during class as well in other workouts, to physical definition I never thought possible, I am semi-​addicted! Highly recommend. And EPOC has to be my new favorite acronym.

If you have recently been injured or you are just starting to workout, Sproing is a must! The low impact workout is necessary when getting back into the workout rhythm.
Décor: No locker room, but there are 2 large bathrooms for changing. They offer towels and cubbies within the room where you can put your stuff, no lock necessary.
Workout: I generally go to the morning classes and there has never been more than 5 people working out at the same time. My last visit involved only two of us in the class which made it feel like we had personal training session. The music is high energy and there are modifications for every move, again to help with any injuries. Each class has a different routine which I appreciate. This is not however a sweat-​inducing & high-​calorie burning class, but rather a decent workout for light cross-​training days.

I tried Sproing off a dare on Twitter, and I absolutely am so glad I did. Though a bit odd in the way the contraption looks, it was exactly what it says it is: HIIT without the impact on the body. I have torn ligaments in my back and hips and I managed to do Sproing for over a month 2−3x week with great results and no pain. My boyfriend also became a huge fan and that’s saying something considering he had never really done any HIIT before. We both have 1 more month we’ve signed up for and can’t wait to come back once our summer calms down with vacations and such so that we can make the most of it.
Aside from the workout, the atmosphere and community are amazing parts of the Sproing. Ingrid, the manager, is always smiling and helpful with a ton of positive energy. All of the instructors remember clients’ names and take the time to walk people through the machines, the exercises, and any insecurities one may have. It’s truly a community feel here, which is awesome.
Even if the video online freaks you out a bit, go try it. I promise it’s painless and fun!

Just completed my first complimentary session at Sproing Fitness and I feel AMAZING! Today was the 1^st of any physical activity done over the past 13 years where I have NO pain in my knee and lower back!
After going through 4 knee surgeries for major damage to my medial meniscus that I suffered at the age of 15, my physical ability has never been the same. I’ve always enjoyed running and other sport activities, but over the years the enjoyment turned into more pain.
SPROING FITNESS is the answer! After working out for a 30-​min class that was instructed by the awesome fitness trainer, Sal, I have no pain in my knee or in my lower back. The low-​impact interval training definitely kicked my butt, but I feel awesome!
For my information on the Sproing Trainer and how it works, you should definitely visit
or just stop by facility to say, hi!
They currently have a great deal available to first time clients until April 26^th that consists of unlimited 30-​day sessions.
Get your Sproing on!