Looking for a gym can be intimidating, especially when you’re in a new neighborhood! Not to worry, we’ve broken down some of our favorite gyms in Hyde Park so that you can choose which will suit you the best. As a plus, all of these gyms are centrally located near several of our Ivy Residences communities.
Blues City Strength
5107 S. Blackstone Ave. (inside Ivy at Piccadilly)
From Blues City Strength
Located on the second floor of Ivy at Piccadilly, Blues City Strength offers group and private training as well as young athlete development. Whether you’re wanting to get your child in shape for the upcoming sports season or are looking to work on your own physique, BCS can help!
Pure Barre
5239 S Harper Avenue
Via Pure Barre
If you’re not familiar with Barre, this form of exercise combines elements of ballet, yoga, and pilates. Pure Barre is a musically-driven total-body workout that is said to transform you both physically and mentally.
Like other gyms in Hyde Park, Pure Barre’s class schedule ranges between 5:30 AM and 8 PM during the week. These low-impact, high-intensity classes are offered in a variety of formats that all stay under 50 minutes.
LA Fitness
5224 S Lake Park Ave
Via LA Fitness
LA Fitness is a great, all-encompassing gym in Hyde Park. In addition to its full-service facility, this gym provides many amenities such as a sauna, whirlpool spa, and an indoor gym! Located in the heart of Hyde Park, this LA Fitness is mere steps away from several of our communities including Ivy at Harper and Ivy Dickens.
You can also easily view the LA Fitness Hyde Park class schedule online, and reserve your spot via their mobile app.
The LA Fitness Hyde Park class schedule is situated between 5:45 AM and 7 PM and includes:
- Cycle
- Aqua aerobics
- Kickbox cardio
- Yoga
- Zumba
- & more!
Orange Theory Fitness
5109 S. Harper Ave
Via ASweatLife
If you haven’t heard of OrangeTheory, this gym in Hyde Park bases its workouts on the science of excess post-exercise oxygen consumption. They challenge you to maintain a certain maximum heart rate during your workout. This is supposed to lead to continuing to burn calories long after your workout is over.
Another unique feature of OrangeTheory is that members have the opportunity to engage with exclusive heart rate monitoring technology that provides real-time data. This ensures the workout is being completed most effectively and that members push themselves to new limits.
As an extra plus, Hyde Park’s OrangeTheory is within walking distance of all Ivy Residences, but particularly close to Ivy at Piccadilly.
Planet Fitness
1301 E 47th St. Chicago, IL 60653
Via Planet Fitness
If you’re looking for an affordable gym in Hyde Park that still allows you many perks, then Planet Fitness might be the option for you! With their lowest tier of membership costing only $10, it’s a great way to have unlimited access to home gyms for a low monthly cost.
The gym strives to create a workout environment where everyone feels accepted and respected through a clean, friendly and welcoming club environment. Planet Fitness prides themselves on creating a judgment free zone, where you can be comfortable and confident at any point in your fitness journey.
Corepower Yoga
1539 East 53rd Street, #2N
Via ClassPass
Corepower Yoga is dedicated to showing the world that yoga can transform you, whether that be on or off the mat. They are on a mission to combine an intense physical workout with grounded mindfulness in the practice of yoga.
This gym in Hyde Park is located right on 53rd Street, with easy access to any Ivy Residences community. The classes cover a wide range of intensities and styles to fit your ability no matter where you are in your fitness journey.
Anthos Training Club
1558 East 53rd Street
From Anthos Training
Looking for an accountability partner? You’ll love Anthos Training Clubs, voted one of the best gyms in Chicago!
Anthos provides personal training that focuses on your goals and your safety. While performing exercises, your trainer will ensure your form stays perfect and your workouts remain effective. After all, how can you progress when you’re pulling muscles or feeling overworked?
This gym in Hyde Park is located right under the Metra tracks on 53rd Street, with easy access to any Ivy Residences community.
No matter your method of training, finding a gym in Hyde Park to accommodate you is easy as can be. Have you tried any of these out? If so, what’s been your favorite so far?
