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Hands down best gym for power lifters, strong men, body builders. Equipment is top notch and it’s very clean and well maintained.

This best place to work out in Chicago. Intelligent trainers with a great atmosphere. You can tell they love what they do and are passionate about creating the best gym/workout... read more experience possible. Workouts are tailored to specific needs, take account for any injuries, and also help you meet individual fitness goals. All of the trainers are great because they listen to you and pay attention to your form to make sure you are getting high quality reps and avoiding injury. It’s efficient and effective 30 min workout that is just the right amount of challenging. I can’t recommend Lift enough! I’ve been training with Pete for a couple years now, and I can’t recommend him enough. He has helped me train for marathons, triathlons, and helped me get stronger again after some injuries, and now he’s helped me train through a pandemic, too! The two best times of my week are the two 30 mins session I have at Lift!

Great variety of classes, the instructors are awesome! All very helpful and help you with any questions you may have.

These deserve more stars. Ive been rocking with these guys for years. Always fun and professional. They have help me achieve my body goals by coming 3 days a... read more week. They workout are never the same and gets harder as you get stronger. Great for first timers to the gym but also good for those looking for more of a challenge.

I have loved working out at Lift since my first visit and now go twice a week. I particularly like the welcoming friendly atmosphere - everyone is welcome regardless... read more of capability or prior experience. All the trainers are highly experienced, really listen and tailor the workouts to your specific needs. The workouts are efficient, focused and exactly tough enough so you feel you have done your best workout - in only 30 minutes! Pete gives me just the right push each time to get me past what I thought were my limits. I would strongly (ha!) recommend working out at Lift - you will quickly feel the benefits.

One of the best workouts in the city. Always challenging and thoughtful workouts. Being able to see myself grow stronger and stronger week after week is all thanks to this... read more crew. Not a single bad trainer in the group!

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 knowledgeable, and seem to know just how much to push me. I’m always relieved to be finished, and very glad to have done the workout. I’m not one who enjoys working out, but I feel like my time at Lift helps keep me healthy.

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

I started training at LIFT over a year ago in prep for my wedding. I have never looked or felt better! I have worked with almost every coach, and they’re... read more all amazing. Best gym in Chicago.

It’s always been difficult to get into a steady routine and stay motivated, until I started training at LIFT seven months ago with Coach Isaac. Not only do I... read more have a program designed for my goals, each session is extremely efficient at 45 mins including both strength and cardio work. I appreciate that he’s been able to design a program that helps me with my tennis elbow pain, all while getting me ready for my wedding this fall! I cannot recommend LIFT any higher for anyone looking for personal training and achieving your goals. The entire LIFT staff has been welcoming and always exude a positive vibe. They are safe and extremely knowledgeable in doing everything the RIGHT way and making sure you understand why. This is the gym you’ve been looking for!

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.

In all seriousness,... read more after 5 months of 1:1 sessions multiple times a week, I can confidently say that Abby embodies everything I could want in a trainer.

* Abby worked with MY body. She is an educated professional who actively listened to me when I told her the issues I'd been having with tightness in my back and a stiff knee for years. She took the time to understand what was going on with me, and thoughtfully introduced exercises to address and correct my problems. She never forgot about it, never dismissed my previous efforts to help myself, (stretching, physical therapy, yoga, massage therapy, etc.), and continually tweaks my form or variations to make sure we're improving my body.

*Abby is attentive! She never looks at her phone, chats with coworkers, or lets me slack through a movement. Even though I imagine it gets repetitive to remind me to tighten my core or drive through my heels, she's always making sure I'm getting the best workout I can in each session.

*Abby is humble and hilarious. She is SO fit and awesome which could be intimidating, but I feel completely comfortable huffing through movements with her. She makes me feel like she wants me to succeed and progress as much as I do, which just creates an awesome and positive atmosphere. She encourages my goals and progress, which in turn helps me push through tough movements. She's always energied and ready to go in the mornings, and as an added benefit consistently has me laughing at her silly sayings. If you work with her, you'll soon be preferring to Thursday as "Friday Jr."

*Abby produces results! Working with her not only am I getting stronger, but she's helped me incorporate lifestyle changes in a sustainable and encouraging way. She is willing and able to provide nutrition and lifestyle advice. I love so much that she gives me tangible, easily incorporable things to add into my routine. She is an advocate for starting and small and building, and it's great to work with someone who shares a long term vision for lasting results.

If you're looking for a positive, encouraging, attentive, and results-driven trainer, you'll find it all in Abby!

Great coaching in an excellent facility.

I love going to Lift in Lincoln Park! I've been doing personal training with Abby twice a week for 45 minutes each for about 8 months. I like that they... read more offer 30,45 or 1-hour training sessions so you can find one that works for you. The time always goes by quickly! I have gotten so much stronger since working out with Abby after a long pandemic of not working out. Not only that but Abby does an amazing job at working around areas that are bothering me and tailors each workout. Highly recommend this gym and Abby!

I’ve been training at Lift for almost 2 years and have gained so much confidence in my lifting and strength. Every trainer is approachable and knowledgeable, making for a very... read more welcoming environment. I have worked with Sarah and she has been great in creating a program that fits my goals and the progress I am making. Cannot say enough good things!

I also love the open gym and the equipment. They are constantly adding new things to make the best experience for their customers!

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 can get in just 30 min. They tailor workouts specific to the needs of the individual and ensure you are performing with correct form. Their abundance of knowledge can keep you strength training safely even while working through injuries, aches, and pains. I have felt completely safe training during the pandemic as they ensure a clean and crowd free environment. The equipment, cleanliness, and quality are top notch. I highly recommend LIFT-CHICAGO!

I have always been a very active person but I have seen the biggest difference in both my strength and physique since working out at Lift. I’ve been to many... read more gyms and workout classes around the city (like a LOT)—they really know their stuff at Lift. Recently, Pete has been helping me work through a shoulder injury. I have been able to safely push myself and have made huge improvements in my strength and range of motion (I could barely lift my arms above my head when we started). Lift is extremely clean, safe and I can’t recommend this gym and the trainers enough!

Can't say enough good things about Lift! I started training with Abby after losing a substantial amount of weight and muscle tone and I can't thank her enough for her... read more guidance, expertise, and motivation. I truly feel taken care of at Lift and especially appreciate the 1 on 1 attention that I receive there.

Hands down the best gym and the best trainers in the city. The entire experience from start to finish is outstanding. The staff is friendly, the equipment is... read more as good as it gets, and the workout is out of this world. 30 minutes doesn't sound like a long time, but by the end of the workout you'll feel like you've pushed yourself further than you ever imagined you could. And the best part is that the workouts just get better and better the more you go as the trainers learn more about you. If you haven't gone yet, you're missing out!

I've been training at LIFT since they opened and the trainers here are second to none. They are highly skilled, consummate professionals, and just all around nice guys. ... read more The trainers are always careful to take any existing injuries or deficits into account when designing my training program. Finally, I can honestly say that I owe my dramatically improved form when lifting weights to the crew at LIFT. I hear Pete's voice in my head whenever I lift on my own--which means I maintain good form and avoid injury even when I'm not working out with them. Pete, Josh, Chad, and the rest of the LIFT team set such a high bar, I honestly don't know what I'll do when I finally leave Chicago and have to find another personal trainer!

I recently found Lift on Yelp like a month ago and I’m absolutely loving it. I workout with Sam, Isaac and Kyle and they’re amazing. I’m looking forward to continuing... read more my workout journey with them. Check em out!