Elevate your fitness journey with expert coaching in a clean, welcoming environment.
Lateral Fitness is a premier gym and personal training studio in Chicago, offering a state-of-the-art facility with top-notch equipment and knowledgeable staff. We specialize in personalized training, group classes like Pilates, and a supportive community for all fitness levels. With over a decade of excellence, our spotlessly clean space and friendly atmosphere make it the ideal spot for achieving your health goals.
One-on-one sessions with expert trainers tailored to your fitness goals and form correction.
Including Pilates and other structured workouts led by knowledgeable instructors in a group setting.
Full access to a well-equipped facility with cardio machines, kettlebells, sleds, and more for independent workouts.
Specialized coaching for athletic performance and technique improvement across various sports activities.
Use of the clean, modern gym space for personal or group training sessions in a non-crowded environment.
Dropped ~$35 for a Pilates drop-in — class was good, instructor knew their stuff, but the space felt tight and a little too boutique-y for me. Gym’s cozy, got your basics like cardio machines and kettlebells, but for the price, I kinda expected more. Staff was polite but not super welcoming. Cool spot if you’re nearby, but probably wouldn’t make it my main gym.
I started personal training at Lateral last year. I love every bit of it- the space is amazing, has every equipment you need, it very clean and layout is amazing. The owner and trainers are super knowledgeable and friendly. At times when I train alone, the trainers around will always help with form correction and techniques 100% recommend for personal training or using the space for your own workouts.
I’ve been training at Lateral Fitness for the past 8 years, and it’s been an amazing experience! The staff is friendly and knowledgeable, the gym is well-equipped, and it’s always kept spotlessly clean. Eric, the owner, runs a top-notch business and takes pride in maintaining and upgrading the facility. I couldn’t ask for a better place to train!
I have been with Lateral Fitness since it opened (11.5 years ago) and I have been training with the owner, Erik, for 22 years. He runs one of the best fitness center in the fitness industry. It is always clean, with the state of the art equipment. The trainers there are amongst the best there is in the industry and the front desk staff are always very friendly and welcoming. If I miss a session and I bring that to the owners attention, I am immediately credited. I can not say one bad thing about Lateral Fitness.
This gym is fantastic- clean, not crowded, comfortable, and quiet but with a great playlist. I work out with a personal trainer twice a week here; it is the most welcoming environment. They have all the equipment to work out your entire body (although I wish they didn't have the sleds because I don't want to do them anymore, Michael). The staff is incredible, from Taariq, who is a freaking delight, the owner Erik, and all the personal trainers here. Everyone is kind, funny, and knows their stuff. My trainer, Michael Wollpert, has the patience of a saint and dance moves that will keep you motivated. I recommend this gym 11 out of 10 times. I would say walk over and sign up, but given the business, it is probably better to run and get that cardio up.
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