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How To Not Get Injured Lifting Weights
February 1, 2023

How To Not Get Injured Lifting Weights

"I want to start lifting weights, but how do I not get injured?" Many associate lifting weights with getting injured, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. Injuries can happen in any activity, which is why we don’t like...
Why Adults Should Strength Train
January 30, 2023

Why Adults Should Strength Train

Don't really care if you like lifting weights or not. Adults should strength train. Strength training, also known as resistance training, is an important aspect of any fitness routine, particularly for middle-aged adults. Regular strength training can lead to numerous...
Should Women Strength Train While Pregnant?
January 23, 2023

Should Women Strength Train While Pregnant?

Strength training or exercise in general, have always been in question when it comes to pregnant women. Many of these false claims come from old school thinking and a lack of legitimate research. It is remarkable how many pregnant women...
3 Easy Ways to Get Moving At Home
May 16, 2020

3 Easy Ways to Get Moving At Home

Here we are, two months into a seemingly endless repetitive cycle. Motivation is at an all time low and quarantine fatigue is at an all time high. We are all getting restless and in these times we tend to over...
Why Runners Should Lift Weights
October 17, 2019

Why Runners Should Lift Weights

Most runners have heard that lifting weights can make you slow and bulky. Not only is this a falsely perpetuated myth, but strength training is a great way to reduce injuries and shave precious seconds off of your race times...

What People Are Saying About Lift Chicago

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  • I’ve been training at LIFT for 1.5 years. Each and every one of the trainers are knowledgeable, friendly, professional, and extremely efficient. It’s surprising how great of a workout you... read more

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    I’ve been training at LIFT for 1.5 years. Each and every one of the trainers are knowledgeable, friendly, professional, and extremely efficient. It’s surprising how great of a workout you... read more

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    I have a very busy schedule, so my training sessions need to be very efficient, staying under an hour at all times. LIFT provides a highly “efficient” workout protocol—... read more

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  • I've been working with Abby 3 days a week since October 2021, and it's probably not too much of a stretch to say I'm in love with her.

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    Very kind staff. They handle health precautions significantly better than other gyms I have been to since COVID began.

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  • The trainers are extremely helpful, creating programs tailored to each individuals need. They have created an atmosphere that is inviting and fun!

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    I’ve been training at Lift since it opened, and with Pete prior to. Everyone here is always extremely professional and so very nice. They may not know it, but they... read more

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    I’ve had such a great experience here, especially training with Coach Abby! The trainers here are very attentive and helpful, which I definitely appreciate since I’m pretty new to weight... read more

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    I started training at Lift over a year ago, after my daughter recommended it. I typically work with the same trainers, but it varies occasionally, and all have been careful,... read more

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