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.
THURSDAY, FEB. 23
FlyBeats at Flywheel Old Town
1653 N. Wells St. 312-724-7554
If the “cult” of SoulCycle seems like a little too much for you, Flywheel is a solid alternative. The spin studio tracks your progress as you ride—for better or for worse—and helps you see where you stack up against the other riders in your class. This is for you, ultra-competitive fitness geeks who love a good music-focused workout. 5:30 p.m. $28. Register: flywheelsports.com
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FRIDAY, FEB. 24
Friday Night Flow at Fly Girl Dance & Fitness
5525 N. Milwaukee Ave. 773-492-1720
Kick your weekend off right—or at least center yourself and burn a few calories before a raucous night of drinking. This all-levels yoga class is offered every Friday at Fly Girl Dance & Fitness. Let go of your week’s stresses before heading into a weekend of rest and relaxation (or dancing and body shots). And your first class is free, so you have no excuse. 7 p.m. $15 after your first class. Register: flygirldance.com
SATURDAY, FEB. 25
Gym opening at Barry’s Bootcamp Lincoln Park
1937 N. Halsted St. 773-857-0901
Fresh off the opening of its first studio in River North late last year, the people at Barry’s are opening a second Chicago location in Lincoln Park, right off of the Armitage Brown Line stop. This full-body workout is hailed as the original “boutique lifestyle brand” with over 40,000 members joining in the last 18 years. If you’re ready to burn up to 1,000 calories in a dimly lit red room of torture, Barry’s is the place to be. 8, 9:15, 10:30 or 11:45 a.m. $30. Register: barrysbootcamp.com
Brawl at The Barre Code
959 W. Belmont Ave. 872-802-4402
Who says ballerinas can’t be tough as nails and throw down? The Barre Code’s Brawl class is a mix of a classic barre workout and kickboxing sequences for strength building and cardio all in one. Learn how to kick butt and be graceful AF. 9, 10 or 11 a.m. $22. Register: thebarrecode.com
SUNDAY, FEB. 26
AIR Foundation at AIR Aerial Fitness River North
357 W. Erie 312-288-9614
Shake off the Sunday scaries by getting off the ground at AIR Aerial Fitness. By lifting you off the ground, aerial yoga classes throw off your center of balance, forcing you to engage your core instinctively. Also, how cool would it be to play acrobat for an hour? AIR River North is also attached to Mud Facial Bar, so make a day of your self-love and get pampered once you’ve worked up a sweat. What better way to start the week? 10 or 11:15 a.m. $30. Register: airfitnow.com
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