The Rise Fitness Boot Camp

This Boot Camp will kick your butt.
The instructors are great and the classes are very diverse in terms of what you do.
If you go to this class on a consistent basis (3 times a week), you WILL get fit/​in better shape.

I LOVE Rise Fitness Boot Camp. I have been going over the past year and it has been life changing. The trainers kill you but also keep you motivated and inspired to come back. People commit to this so you are with the same people each class which has also helped because they push you to do your best. I don’t have bums of steel yet but very soon :) Shout of to Trainer Pat! You rock.

I absolutely love the Rise Fitness Boot Camp. I have been going since September 2014 and I have already noticed results. I feel stronger and in better shape. Prior to going to the Rise, I was working out, but the Rise really upped my game. The Rise also has helped me continue with my weight loss goals. When I started the Rise, I was in a weight loss plateau and I joined hoping the plateau would break. It has and I have lost an additional 16 pounds. I am very excited and I know the Rise is going to help me achieve my fitness goals.
I would definitely check the Rise out. There are often specials for $ 4 for your first month! A fantastic deal. Also, the monthly price is $ 65, which is very reasonably priced.
The instructors are also top notch. Jeff and Bre are both very encouraging. They have very positive attitudes and have a way of motivating you even when you want to quit.
Pat is also great, but I have only had him once.

I have been working out with The Rise team since Nov/​Dec 2013. I have to say, this is the hardest, most satisfying workout, and it’s affordable! The instructors are amazing (especially Pat)! Since I started until today, I have lost 20 lbs and I have gained so much muscle definition. My husband is very impressed. Honestly, you can’t go wrong with this group.

I just moved to Chicago and the winter weather was starting to weigh me down both physically and mentally. Since running on the Lake Front is out the question during a polar vortex I needed something to get me out of the house, break a sweat and maybe make new friends. Enter The Rise Fitness Boot Camp.
My husband bought it for me as a gift. I have been to two weeks of boot camps (3x per week) and I LOVE IT! I attend the Gill Park location as it is just blocks from my house. Jeff is an inspiring instructor, Bre always plays good music to sweat to and the class has a variety of fitness levels to meet everyone’s needs. I really like that fact that the workouts always keep me guessing, however the moves are simple and realistic. The soreness I feel the next day is enough to make me feel that I have been working hard, but not so much that it gets in the way of my life. I am encouraged to keep moving as well as keep coming back. I would recommend these classes to friends and family. For the price, you get much more than you bargain for.

I have been going to The Rise for 1 ½ years now and it is the best workout in town. Pat, Bre and Jeff are fantastic trainers with very diverse workout sessions. They take each persons fitness level into account. 10 stars for me!

My fiancée and I love this boot camp! Jeff, Bre, and Pat do a great job of mixing up the workouts and keeping it interesting. The system really works well for people of all fitness levels. If you’re not in great shape you can do as much of each segment as you can, and catch your breath until the next segment starts. If you are in great shape (like the other reviewer, Larry B. is) then you can push yourself to do more or they will suggest ways to make the moves more intense.
We have been coming for a little under a year and it has been a great experience. The locations are really convenient if you live on the north side as well.

I have been going to the rise since the end of last summer and we could not ask for a better work out! The laid back atmosphere makes you feel right at home. Everyone is encouraging and friendly. I’m so glad i found them!

This has been such a great experience for me. The staff are extremely helpful and patient. They are willing to work with you and make you feel very welcome. I had not worked out in many years and now look forward to going to my classes. Thank you Jeff and Briana. I will be signing up for future classes.

I can’t say enough how every workout at The Rise leaves me very satisfied. (And I’m glad the music has improved, too!) If you’re looking for some great core-​cardio workout, this is the place to go. Joining The Rise as an alternative to my other bootcamp (which I also love but is far more on the «insane» side) has been one of the best things I’ve done. The friendly trainers Jeff, Pat, and Briana not only know their stuff but they are also very caring and such an inspiration to us all.
If I can make a couple of suggestions, I think it would be fun to do drills or stations… or how about some «wall sits» that are guaranteed to work those quads & glutes! The possibilites are endless! Nonetheless, I always look forward to the next class! Great job, guys!

This is an amazing workout that is diverse and never gets old — even going three times a week! I highly recommend this boot camp. The instructors are very knowledgeable and completely motivational!

I had the chance to try Rise at Gill Park. They were offering a great rate to have people join and see what they’re all about ($ 5 for the first 4 weeks, which included 3 classes per week, it was a real steal!) After that, it would go back to the normal price of $ 65 per month (although they have a great deal going on Unilocal right now!). Either way, my experience was good. The instructors were nice and motivating. They play music to keep you pumped throughout. Although the «boot camp» word is in there, it wasn’t only for really fit people, but at the same time, they did work you hard. The instructors would give a couple different options for how to do an exercise, depending on your fitness level and to what extent you wanted to push yourself. Also, they were very open to changing anything if you relayed to them you had a specific injury.
The equipment is minimal, which is nice. It shows you how much you can get done without thousands of dollars on equipment. It was just the mat and dumbbells (10, 15, and 20 weights, I believe). But trust me, you would feel the burn! Plus they would change it up focusing more on cardio one day, plyometrics the next, and different body parts. No two days are the same.
I was able to try to Rise for a few classes, and as stated, they were very cognizant of my chronic foot injuries (plantar fasciitis). I unfortunately had to cancel my membership due to a more serious foot problem, but I hope to be back as I saw great results in just the few weeks I attended. Also! Their website has great basic things you can do to help complement your workouts (like water intake regimen, food intakes, etc.) I would definitely recommend this and I hope they keep it up at Gill park and expand if they can!

This group is wonderful! I have been working out with them for the last 6 weeks and it’s fun. I have more endurance and energy than before. It’s reasonable priced and they are adding more class times to make it convienent.

These workouts are really top notch. The team has an good knowledge of physiology that allows them to craft routines that are tough, but not likely to injure you. One of the key features is the wide array of exercises that work those «I didn’t know I had that muscle» muscles.
Also, I love the positive /​friendly /​relaxed atmosphere. It makes all the difference to have instructors that are so personable and engaging.
I’m a 37 yo male who occasionally bikes, but was getting winded going up the stairs from the cta. This class will probably add years to my life, and it’s already improving the quality.

I LOVE THE RISE!
I found a flier for these guys laying on the sidewalk and picked it up to put it in the trashcan and then thought… this sounds like something I should try and it’s SO affordable. So, I kept it and convinced a friend to try it with me. We signed up and got a discount for signing up together!
The workouts are designed to to keep you and your body guessing what will come next. It’s never boring and always challenging. On top of it being an amazing workout it’s a great community. It’s a little like Cheers, everyone knows your name and is excited to see you there. I always leave happy that I came.

Jeff, Bri and Pat know how to get it done. Always fun, always varied, and always a good workout. They help you keep on track and motivated. Good group of experienced professionals. You get the feel of a personal trainer without the pretension of an overpriced gym. My only gripe is that there aren’t enough classes (yet) to always work around my two jobs.

Since its start in April, I have gone to Chase park to workout with Jeff, Briana, and various clients. Three times a week at 8:30 and 2:30 because I work two jobs and the late classes work better with my schedule.
They are always fun, energetic and concerned for your well-​being.
Workouts are about 55 minutes of various sets and movements that will challenge you and pump you up.
You never know what to expect and that’s what keeps it exciting. The team is also very informative, ending the class with nutritional advice or tips to help you reach your goals realistically as opposed to idealistically or in a restrictive manner.
Prices are decent and you’re always welcome to check the class out for free. I have invited many friends to join me for a try out workout and they ended up as clients coming every week!
If you want a challenging class that accommodates your pace and keeps a light and fun atmosphere then this is perfect for you.
They will push you with positive reinforcement to get you where you want to be!

There are a few moments in life that, without fail, make you realize you need to get in shape. One could argue there is none worse than the day you go wedding dress shopping. (Ok fine, perhaps one could also having a massive coronary is the worst, but I haven’t had one so I wouldn’t know.)
Standing in front of a three way mirror is certainly a wake up call unlike any other, only intensified by the fact that a pushy sales lady is jamming you into dressed marked three times bigger than your normal street size. So long, self esteem! It was at that moment I decided I needed to shake up my routine (which consisted of thinking about working out), and do something more effective (actually work out).
An acquaintance at a party suggested I join her at a bootcamp in the area, and while the thought of it scared me, I figured it was worth a try. I am forever grateful to her for that tipsy conversation and the priceless advice.
The Rise isn’t like other bootcamps. Having sampled just about every workout known to man, I feel pretty confident in saying that. Sure, other may incorporate elements of the Rise’s workouts, but it’s about so much more than the type or amount of crunches the drill sergeant makes you do.
Jeff and his team are invested in your results, not just in padding their wallets. They care about helping you achieve your goals and take the time to talk you through your roadblocks. It’s not just an hour long session 3 times a week, it’s an education on what to put into your body and how to optimize your results. And when you’re having one of those days where you feel like you just can’t do it, they make you realize you can do the workout and so much more.
And no one likes a boring workout. There is nothing boring about The Rise. The hour flies by, and no workout looks like the one before it or the one after it. I have been working out with this group for a few months and while I feel stronger and more fit, I am always challenged by something new. And I love a good challenge.
I still have a ways to go until I reach my final goal, but The Rise has given me a lifelong passion for fitness, a desire to achieve results, and the faith that I can.
And it doesn’t hurt that as a result of my workouts, my Vera Wang now resembles a moo-​moo. I better find a good seamstress, STAT!