There are several Crunch Fitness locations throughout Chicago. My wife and I went to the one on the corner of North and Sheffield. The gym is really conveniently located. It's got a lap pool, multiple weight lifting areas spread across two floors, spinning classroom, outdoor deck with clear view of Chicago's worldclass skyline, etc. I worked with a personal trainer there for two months and enjoyed/hated every second of my time with her. Chapel (that was her name) was really cool and knowledgeable but also a drill sargent. Despite my best efforts to slack and half-step, she made sure I got my money's worth. Crunch is a fantastic gym so give it a shot if you're in the market.
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