Trainers near Skokie

“I recently changed gyms and I cannot be more impressed with how Burn Bootcamp welcomed me. The workouts are challenging and vary daily and the community supports everyone trying to excel to new levels. See you all tomorrow!
-Brian G“

“I love the facility and training with Coach Steph. I had taken a significant break from physical activity. She allows me to be myself, authentically. She’s knowledgeable, answering all my questions. She works with me and accommodates my limitations. The workouts are challenging yet fun, and I always feel supported and encouraged.

I have also gotten the opportunity to train with Coach Rob. Rob is supremely knowledgeable and caters to your specific physical level. The workouts feel challenging and fulfilling, but never overwhelming, and he has a way of pushing you just far enough to make real progress. Training with him builds confidence as much as strength.“

“Been going for 3 weeks now feeling great! Gym is super clean and well kept. Atmosphere is very inviting. Trainers know their stuff! Highly recommend!“

“Dr. Lauren was great to work with! Helped resolved my elbow pain and gave guidance to keep it better long term instead of a “band aid” solution. I really appreciate her talking through the why’s of the things we were doing and what I was experiencing!“

“Colin and the rest of the team at CSI are top notch. They really helped me to get my strength and conditioning back up after an injury.“

“Joining this gym was the best choice I made in 2025 hands down. I have more stamina and strength, but tbf this is my first ever CrossFit gym. It's very welcoming for beginners, but is challenging for elite athletes too; most athletes need to scale the main metcons (metabolic conditioning workouts).

The space can accomodate classes of 25-30 with space for 2-3 individuals to do their own workouts in the open gym space.

In this community, there are multiple entrepreneurs whose side businesses offer other nutrition, wellness, and food services. I love being surrounded by a community that is smart, welcoming, and savvy.

I cannot recommend this gym enough to my friends and family in the Chicagoland area.“

“I’ve been training at Orange Shoe for about 1.5 years, and I can’t recommend it enough. With options for small groups sessions, 1:1 and partner training, there’s something for every fitness goal. The staff is outstanding – friendly, knowledgeable and genuinely invested in your progress. Huge shoutout to Anahi for being an incredible trainer! I feel stronger, fitter and more confident thanks to the great workouts.“

“Extremely convenient for being right on the floor below my place of work. Very peaceful and never crowded, plus 24/7. The management is very helpful, friendly, and relaxed.“

“Tom is an exceptional personal trainer. He’s incredibly attentive and personalizes each workout based on your goals and comfort level. No two sessions feel exactly the same, which keeps things interesting & motivating, and it’s clear he genuinely cares about making sure you’re getting real value from every workout.

He can explain the science behind each movement, which helps you understand what you’re working and why. He pays close attention to form and safety, and he’s consistently on time, fully present, and never distracted (not on his phone).

Most importantly, he makes working out fun, the sessions fly by, and you leave feeling accomplished every time. I couldn’t ask for a better trainer and highly recommend him!“

“Best gym I've been to. Great trainers. Jonah is my trainer, and he is so knowledgeable and really makes the work out comfortable and fun. I feel stronger every time. I can't recommend him enough!“

“I had walked past this gym so many times and been curious to actually stop by and check it out. I could not have been more pleasantly surprised when I went inside and saw the facilities and met coach B. We talked through the program and I signed up for a free trial session the following week. The free session was great and I’ve been going to the gym three times a week ever since.

I’ve worked with a lot of personal trainers one on one and working with B in a group but with a personalized program could not be better. You get the energy of the group, make friends and have coach B working with you to achieve your goals.

Very highly recommended.“

“This gym is the most welcoming, friendly, encouraging gym I’ve ever been to! I took advantage of their personal trainer sessions and the Saturday morning classes. Each of these experiences had me feeling stronger and more knowledgeable. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a gym!“

“I joined anytime fitness a few weeks ago and love it. It’s not a fancy gym, but it’s quiet and everyone is respectful.“

“I am committed to a healthy lifestyle and anytime gym makes it easy to fit a great workout routine into my busy schedule.

Clean and unpretentious! Love you guys!!“

“I’m just saying, Jonathan and Caullen play the best music in class. It really makes the workouts more motivating.“

“I started working with a personal trainer at Activation Fitness Gym. I was specifically looking to build back the muscle I’ve lost as I’ve aged. Have I gained muscle, yes, but what I really appreciate is the attention to my form. I’ve worked with trainers before but this is the first time I’ve learned how weak I am 😂. I’ve learned I can lift more weight with bad form and a lot less with good form BUT no injuries and visible muscle growth are happening. I’m looking forward to starting the small group classes while I continue strength training.“

“Great gym. You really feel that they care about your success. Could not recommend them enough.“

“In early 2025 I came in after seeing half a dozen other physical therapists for a relentless back injury I got from being a competitive rower. I had this injury for ~1.5yrs at this point and it caused me to quit the rowing and start cycling where the injury remained inhibiting my ability to ride. After 6 months of working with Kelcie, I'm happy to say that my back pain has been completely alleviated. Over the last 3 months I haven't felt a single pain along with no signs of reoccurrence, she truly did what no other physical therapist was able to do for me. However, she helped me beyond just recovery, with functional strength & different mobility work I've seen the largest year over year fitness increase since I started training, and I credit a large part of that to Kelcie.“

“I am so happy I chose Lift River North. There's always tons of parking and the facilities are great. The staff is terrific, everyone knows my name and it's just a fun and friendly environment overall. My trainer, Ali is the best. Highly recommend. She knows her stuff and continually adapts the work outs so that it never gets old. My sessions are 45 min and I always get a great work out. I've increased my strength considerably in a short amount of time because of the plans she puts together for me. HIGHLY recommend. :)“

“Laura has been amazing to work with! She really knows her stuff and tailors every workout to exactly what you need, whether it’s strength, fat loss, or just getting back into a routine. She pushes you in the best way without making it feel overwhelming, and you can tell she genuinely cares about your progress.

I’ve seen real results since training with her—not just physically, but in my energy and confidence too. The workouts are never boring, and she’s great at adjusting things if you’re dealing with an injury or just having an off day.

If you’re looking for someone knowledgeable, motivating, and actually invested in you, Laura is it. Highly recommend!“

“Joshua Gatia is an excellent personal trainer and coach. He’s knowledgeable, motivating, and genuinely cares about his clients’ progress. The workouts are challenging but always tailored to individual goals and fitness levels. He creates a supportive and encouraging environment that keeps you accountable and confident. Highly recommend Gotcha Fit to anyone looking for real results.“

“Been a member for over a year now . Greg is very knowledgeable and has been helping me through a shoulder issue. Workouts are always fun and challenging. V3 is a great way to start the day.“

“Great gym! The staff are so nice and wonderful. The gym is clean and spacious. Makes you feel comfortable to carry out a routine.“

“I’ve been coming to this Planet Fitness in Deerfield for a while now and it’s a 10/10 experience. The cleanliness is consistent and the atmosphere is very welcoming. I love that I never have to queue for equipment, which is hard to find these days. Highly recommended!“

“I have been going to Dave at one on one for years and he is great and his place and all the people are amazing. He has helped me so much. Give it a try!“

“Edge couldn't have curated a better training experience to prepare for the Chicago Marathon. This was my first time training for a marathon and running with a running group.

The training schedules, accessibility to coaches, trainers, strength classes and podcasts, plus their entire community truly enhanced my performance and confidence going into the marathon. Edge's run club camaraderie is unmatched; supportive, realistic, and positive. My first marathon experience would've been completely different without their preparation, wisdom, and encouragement.

I'd highly recommend the run club at Edge to anyone looking for an intelligent training plan with a stellar group of people.“