We get it, going to the gym and hopping on an elliptical is sometimes all you have energy for after a long week. But resigning yourself to being a cardio machine and listening to the same workout playlist you’ve had since high school is no way to get excited about your fitness routine. We rounded up a handful of workout events happening in Chicago this weekend so you can get moving.
FRIDAY, FEB. 17
Guilty Pleasures at SoulCycle Southport
3423 N. Southport Ave. 773-281-7685
Sure, the thought of spinning for the first time can be terrifying. But riding to the top hits of your pre-teen days can make it a little less scary, no? This ride will feature “all the hits you sing in the shower.” You’ll be too out of breath to sing along, but you’ll want to, and that should be enough to keep you pedaling. 8:45 a.m. $30. Register: soul-cycle.com
SATURDAY, FEB. 18
SwissJump at Bellicon Studio
650 W. Lake St. 312-487-4877
Picture SoulCycle. Now, picture SoulCycle without the bikes. Add in trampolines. That’s Bellicon, the country’s first “rebounding” studio, which uses mini-trampolines for a mix of cardio and muscle toning without the impact of a treadmill on your joints. SwissJump is the studio’s newest class, mixing rebounding and dancing for all skill levels. 11 a.m. $15 for first-time attendees, $23 for returning customers.
Miles & Mimosas Indoor Triathlon (with brunch) at Lakeshore Sport & Fitness
211 N. Stetson Ave. 312-856-1111
Completing a triathlon sounds like a lofty goal for Saturday morning, but the promise of a post-race brunch would be enough to drag the laziest of us out of bed. How do you complete a triathlon indoors, you ask? Ten minutes in a pool, 20 on an indoor bike and 20 more on a treadmill, aka a great full-body workout in under an hour. 8 a.m.-noon. $40-$50. Register: eventbrite.com
The Bloc 101 Group Workout at The Bloc
931 S. Homan Ave. 773-916-7670
What’s better than a great workout? A free workout. This North Lawndale boxing gym, dedicated to helping West Side teens stay in school, will be hosting a free class open for all—with the opportunity to make a donation once you get your ass kicked in class. Burn some calories and help a great cause in one fell swoop? Happy Saturday. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free. Register: eventbrite.com
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SUNDAY, FEB. 19
Wedding Bootcamp and Brunch at Ravenswood Fitness Center
1958 W. Montrose Ave. 312-752-5890
If you’re lucky in love and trying to shed some pounds before standing in front of everyone you know, this bootcamp/brunch combo for you and your significant other will get your butts in gear. Bootcamp is followed by a catered brunch with wedding industry gurus. Noon-2 p.m. $15. Tickets: eventbrite.com
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