CrossTown Fitness to Open 2nd Location on the NorthSide

Fitness fanatics can rejoice, CrossTown Fitness, Chicago’s premier high intensity interval training gym, will open its second location on the NorthSide, at 3600 N. Halsted Street, on Monday, November 16. The new gym can’t be missed at the bustling intersection of Halsted and Addison and will offer CTF’s signature HIIT group fitness classes, personal training and open gym, which will be available for both members and non-members. The NorthSide location will mirror the club’s flagship West Loop location, at 1031 W. Madison, with an indoor/outdoor café, as well as customized onsite fitness options and state-of-the art amenities.

Classes
The 3,000 sq ft facility will provide patrons with more than eighty 50-minute training programs per week, combining 25 to 30 minutes of interval cardiovascular endurance, stamina, strength, flexibility, power, speed, agility and balance routines, and 25 to 30 minutes of strength training. The endless variety of total body and strength exercise options and instructor styles ensure that no two classes are ever the same, and that every class is motivating and challenging from beginners to endurance athletes.

Trainers and Equipment
CrossTown Fitness brings its top-tier talented team from the West Loop gym to the NorthSide. Trainers hold degrees in Physical Education, Kinesiology, Sports Management and Exercise Physiology, in addition to being recognized by the industry’s top certifying bodies and many hold multiple certifications. CTF’s Fitness Director, Betina Gozo, trainers and nutritionists will coach clients with unique equipment, including brands like Life Fitness Treadmills, Concept2 Rowers, TRX, Rogue Fitness, Plyo Boxes, Kettle Bells, Bumper Plates, Battle Ropes, sand bags, wall balls, AB Wheel, medicine balls and so much more.

Personal Training
CTF’s Personal Training Director, Gina Caifono, and her team will create one-on-one customized programs to offer members the ideal way to set goals and stay motivated. When signing up for personal training, members will start with a nutritional assessment, complete body composition evaluation, full set of body measurements, cardiovascular fitness test and a target heart rate. Detailed goals are identified and a personalized training platform is established around specific postures, muscle strengths and weaknesses, and modifications to provide the maximum challenge.

The CTF Cafe
The onsite indoor/outdoor café offers delicious smoothies, coffee, healthy shakes, power snacks, salads and wraps, water, juices and more for a pre- or post- workout bite. The menu will offer an array of grab-and-go options made with high-quality, fresh, local and organic ingredients featuring local brands like GoGrocer, Owen + Alchemy , Julius Mienl and more.

Amenities
Childcare is available seven days a week for only $5 per day with plenty of engaging activities for children from ages 6 weeks months through 11 years old. CrossTown Fitness also provides convenient, fully equipped private showers and locker rooms plus towel service. Corporate/Employer Health Programs are also offered to enhance the overall health and productivity of business organizations as well as discounts from local restaurants and retail shops.

Pricing
The membership options are endless ranging from a day pass to group classes for $30 and monthly-unlimited memberships as low as $150. Patrons can take part in personal training and specialized programs such as “Baby Got Back” or “Wedding Panic.”

Opening Details
CrossTown Fitness will be open to the public on November 16 at 3600 N. Halsted Street. The hours of operation include Monday through Friday from 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For pricing, schedules and more, visit the website, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @ctfchicago or call 312-550-9923