Chicago Strength Avondale

Fantastic experience: Amazing gym. Thanks to the owner that put such efforts to create this atmosphere and quality. Best facility I’ve ever been. Good luck ✊

Fantastic experience: Thanks for opening your gym to our group. We had a great time with Nicole as our coach. This is a wonderful gym very clean. The programming was great. 10/10

Negative experience: While visiting Chicago, I attended a seminar and scheduled a training session with Alex at Chicago Strength. Regrettably, the experience was subpar. Alex was tardy, the session was cut short, and his ability to demonstrate workouts was lacking. I advise against wasting your time at this gym.

Fantastic experience: hello everyone, can anyone tell me if there are general workouts with programs ?? if there is, I would like to know on what days and how much it costs per month !? very cool gym, I would like to study there

Positive experience: UPDATE after I personally spoke with owners Tom and Teresa... They IMMEDIATELY sought me out for details and took action! That's awesome! I want this gym and this couple to succeed. They clearly care about their investment and people's opinions. Somehow the motivation and personal attention is back! They know your name when you walk in and will help to address your needs. They'll motivate you to push through and do your best. And the best of all (for me) is that they pushed back the evening hours! Not only that, they took it upon themselves to contact their members and poll them to see what hours they prefer. It seems that most of us preferred it a little later. The evening classes are full again, and fun! I'm psyched to go back. This place might be pricier than the purple spot down the block, but it's definitely cheaper than any other private gym like this. Give it a try and see if they can't change your mind about it. Thanks Tom and Teresa for hearing us out. This place has its fun moments and excellent workouts, but it fails hard at some basic things: Instruction, Motivation, Availability. Some trainers are excellent and will help you to improve or modify your exercises, while most will just say, 'you know your body best, adjust as needed.' That's not helpful. I've personally seen some people doing exercises poorly and the trainer just gave a generic modification for the class and not specific to that student. I'd understand if it was a giant class, but it's usually between 5-10 people per class. Motivation... There really isn't any. They give you exercises, start a timer, and you go alone. Other gyms for that price will get you pumped and motivate you to push through the set, finish your rep, go harder, achieve your personal goals, etc. Some trainers do this a bit, but not enough to look forward to a class. If you're a working adult, or have kids, it's hard to get to most of their classes. The early classes are great if you can make it to a 6 or 7 am class, and have enough time after to get ready for work. But the evening classes, well there really aren't many. Three times a week they have a 6pm class, that's it. So if you work until 5-530, it's tough to make it. Now if you're available early in the day ignore this last part, but for most, the hours just aren't good. Note to owner, have trainers off their phones during sets. It's depressing to be working out and the trainer is ignoring everyone until the beep sounds. It's a great gym if you're personally motivated. And the CrossFit classes look like a blast. But the bulk of other courses can be a letdown.

Fantastic experience: I’ve been a member here for the last 4-5 months and have quickly gotten attached to the gym. I previously trained at another CF gym years ago: a life change and temporarily moving out of state had me put off CF training for several years. I eventually moved back to Chicago and by that time I had gained over 50 pounds. I had just gotten engaged with my fiancée and with a wedding date looming, I decided to give CF another shot to help me get back in shape and ready for my big day. I tried out another gym in the area for a trial but did not like it and felt unmotivated to train. I almost gave up on CF until an old training partner and current Chicago Strength Avondale member encouraged me to try out his gym. After my first class here I fell in love with the gym: the workout was intense and left me sweaty and pumped and I loved it! My motivation and desire to train and get fit again came back instantly. I got so hooked that I even convinced my fiancée to join :-) now we both go to the gym together and even experience some major FOMO whenever we miss a day of class due to our work schedule hehehe. The coaches are very knowledgeable and have helped me improved my form and technique. I’ve dropped over 15 lbs so far since joining and some of my clothes that didn’t fit anymore now fit comfortably again. The 24/7 gym access along with the other amenities are a huge plus. They also offer Strength and Conditioning and Circuit classes (HIIT style) for those who want to ease into a CF Workout class or are not yet ready to work with a barbell. I occasionally take these classes as well whenever I want to switch up my workouts. I’m so glad and thankful that I found Chicago Strength: a gym that I already consider a second home :-)

Fantastic experience: Very understanding staff and cheap price and everything in stock and delivery driver are so nice even help me set up my girl toys that I got from Amazon

Fantastic experience: Fantastic facility. Coaches are knowledgeable and encouraging--especially for beginners. Welcoming environment. Cannot recommend more highly.

Fantastic experience: Amazing gym! Incredible coaches and great facilities. 10/10 recommend for people of all abilities and physicality.

Fantastic experience: I’ve been a member of this gym for at least 1.5 years. The higher cost than the Planet Fitness down the street is well worth it. It’s super clean, modern, has a community feel and has all of the equipment that I need. Having 24 hour fob access is incredibly convenient. I don’t partake in the classes but the open gym times are pretty convenient.

Fantastic experience: I joined a couple months ago and really like the location. I get 24 hour fob access so it's very convenient. The facilities are very nice for people that enjoy barbell and compound type movements, and the sauna has been fun to try out. Also, every staff member I've met has been incredibly friendly; one of the owners, Tom, was very welcoming as I joined for a trial period initially. Looking forward to getting back into shape here after the past year plus of the pandemic! Google asked me to update my review - still love the place and the community!

Fantastic experience: One of the best values if classes motivate you enough to go to the gym. Their membership gives you unlimited access and the routines change daily. Doors are open 24 hours a day too, and you can throw your music on the speakers when it's just you—just don't be too loud at night. They've got a challenge package that includes insights from their on-site nutritionist as well. And don't worry: it's not entirely CrossFit if you don't want. I never actually joined the cult. ‍♂️

Fantastic experience: One of the nicest CrossFit gyms I have been to. Coaching staff is great and attentive. 24 hour access is great if you need to squeak in an odd hour workout. Overall this place is awesome!

Fantastic experience: Hard to overstate the impact this gym has made on the neighborhood since opening last year. Great workouts, great people, great all around vibe. Come by and you will leave a better person!

Fantastic experience: I’ve been a member of Chicago Strength for several years, first at their Logan Square location and now at their Avondale location. I love the community feel and the owners and coaches offer a welcoming environment. They make it easy for me to scale my workouts to my abilities. I love the MetCon and Circuit fitness classes. The Avondale gym is a great facility, newly built and new equipment. Highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: Easily the nicest strength and CF gym I've been in, and that's not even the best part. After injury, the incredible coaches here worked closely with me to help form-correct, and I've seen such incredible progress since then. If you're looking for great coaches, fantastic programming, and an engaging community, this place is amazing. Oh, and the 24/7 access is pretty nice, too.

Fantastic experience: I have been going to Chicago Strength Avondale for almost a year now. The class schedule and 24hour fob access works great for my schedule and fitness needs. The facility is brand new and is AMAZING. Who doesn't love new and clean equipment. The coaches have a wide range of knowledge from general fitness, CrossFit, mobility, and nutrition. Everyone makes you feel welcomed and there is a great sense of community. This has been a great addition to the Avondale community and highly recommend if you are looking for a local gym!

Fantastic experience: Chicago strength Avondale is amazing!! The space, the coaches, the classes, even the locker room are all top notch. I highly recommend to anyone looking for a gym in that neighborhood!

Fantastic experience: Love this place!

Fantastic experience: Versatile and clean space! Great for a good sweat and coaches attentive to proper form.

Fantastic experience: Nice gym. Dropped in to do Crossfit Open WOD 21.3+4 and the owner Tom was very accommodating. Gym has great brand new equipment, beautiful Rogue barbells, and polite staff. Tom took a few minutes after the class ended to coach me during my workout as well. 10/10

Fantastic experience: Signed up and was able to do a class, very much what I was looking for.

Fantastic experience: Awesome facility, programming, and staff!

Fantastic experience: Positive: Communication , Professionalism , Quality