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Gyms and fitness in Chicago: the full landscape

Living Here Updated Sept 2026 Next review Mar 2027 Suggest a correction

From the Park District field houses to boutique studios.

Park District gyms and pools

Big-box gyms

Boutique studios

Climbing, boxing and specialty

Running clubs and free workouts

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