TSNY Staff PhotographerNever fulfilled those dreams of joining the circus? The Chicago Trapeze School (year-round indoor location at 5917 N. Broadway and season outdoor location at 5200 N. Lake Shore Drive) will have you flying in the air. The flying trapeze class has a focus on safety as students of all skill levels learn how to take off
Michael Tercha / Chicago TribuneThe mantra at Dovetail Studio (2853 W. Montrose Ave.) is "train like a dancer," so don't expect any big burly football tackling to happen. Check out barre, cardio and yoga classes as well as traditional dance training.- Susan Moskop / Chicago TribuneChill Chicago (222 W. Kinzie St.) is a center for guided meditation, yoga classes and massage. It offers weekly classes with guidance on breathing, finding insight and yoga flows.
- Jackie Pilossoph / Pioneer PressWith over 10 locations around Chicago, CorePower Yoga offers a variety of classes that include Vinyasa-style yoga, power fusion, yoga with light hand weights and restorative yoga.
- Antonio Perez / Chicago TribuneWhat better way to unwind after a long week of work than to take out all of that stress on a big ol' bag of sand? Classes at Body Shot Boxing Club (600 W. Cermak Road) introduce you to the fundamentals of boxing and mix cross-training with actually throwing punches.
- Jose M. Osorio / Chicago TribuneStudio Three (648 N. Clark St.) offers classes for yoga, interval training and cycling featuring high-tech Peloton bikes.
- Nancy Stone / Chicago TribuneShred415 is a Chicago-born-and-raised bootcamp-style workout that'll get your routine on the right foot. With four studios around the city in Old Town (230 W. Division St.), South Loop (1136 S. Delano Court), Lincoln Park (2150 N. Clybourn Ave.) and Wicker Park (1444 N. Milwaukee Ave.), the workout has become a Chicago staple.
- Hardpressed FitnessIf you've been intimidated at the gym by those scary buff guys lifting weights that are bigger than you, Hardpressed Fitness (324 N. Michigan Ave.) is the place to go to build up your stamina.
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Never fulfilled those dreams of joining the circus? The Chicago Trapeze School (year-round indoor location at 5917 N. Broadway and season outdoor location at 5200 N. Lake Shore Drive) will have you flying in the air. The flying trapeze class has a focus on safety as students of all skill levels learn how to take off
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Sometimes, you need the motivation of other sweaty bodies to workout. RedEye has a guide to 30 of the best ways to get in shape in Chicago, everything from CrossFit and yoga to trapeze and trampolines. These classes and gyms are perfect for those with a variety of athletic interests and experience. So there’s no excuse not to exercise.
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