Local Favorites: Best Workout Spot
Spring is in the air and Elmhurst resident are doing their best to get ready for swimsuits and shorts.
Some people work out religiously all year long. Others spring into action to burn off winter weight-gain as the days start getting longer. Our inaugural "Patch Local Favorites" contest kicks off this week with the question: Where do you go in Elmhurst to get rid of your love handles? Whichever type of exerciser you are, we want to know where you like to work out.
Here are some of our favorite places, but if we're leaving one off the list, please let us know in the comments and we'll add it. Click on the link, give your favorite a rating (up to five stars) and tell us why you like it in the comments below:
- Elmhurst YMCA
- Court Plus
- XSport
- Pilates of Elmhurst
- Lifestyle Pilates Studio
- Elmhurst Yoga Shala
- Curves
- Rigitano's American Kenpo Karate
- Patriot Boxing & Fitness
- The Dailey Method
- Elmhurst Boot Camp
- ItsFitness
Voting is open until 9 a.m. Friday. Ties will be broken by whichever business has the most positive comments and reviews. We will announce the winner at noon Friday.
So share with us your favorite, and don't forget to tell us in the comments below why.
MHC
8:30 am on Monday, February 27, 2012
You forgot The Dailey Method!!
Karen Chadra
8:54 am on Monday, February 27, 2012
You are right—we even did a story on The Dailey Method before it opened! Sorry about that. It's there now.
Katie Bryk
9:07 am on Monday, February 27, 2012
How about Elmhurst Boot Camp? Jill Giorno runs the class out of a couple locations but it's definately a fav workout for many Elmhurst residents.
Karen Chadra
9:29 am on Monday, February 27, 2012
Thank you, Katie. I'll get that added to the choices right away.
Jennifer Mauck
11:26 am on Thursday, March 1, 2012
Elmhurst Bootcamp is awesome! Jill does a fantastic job giving you a challenging total body workout. She does a great job switching up exercises to keep you motivated and wanting to come back!
Jill Howard Giorno
9:16 pm on Thursday, March 1, 2012
Thanks, Katie! I'm happy you got Elmhurst Boot Camp on here!
Cher Moore
9:22 am on Monday, February 27, 2012
I love the YMCA. I travel a lot and with their Away program, I can use any Y facility in the country for free!
NancyC
10:48 am on Monday, February 27, 2012
My basement with a Ripped in 30 workout!
Adam
11:37 am on Monday, February 27, 2012
shaun t insanity, basement, 5 sec commute, bam!
Kelly Hillebrand
3:23 pm on Monday, February 27, 2012
Pilates of Elmhurst is a great workout!! By far my favorite place to go to get fit!! Five stars!
aliciascott
3:53 pm on Monday, February 27, 2012
Patriot boxing is the best place to workout in not only in elmhurst its the best in the whole chicagoland area. Every class is full of energy and enthuasium. Working out is fun here and the results are great. Best workout you'll ever get! Five star plus!
Karen Gordon
4:38 pm on Monday, February 27, 2012
5 Stars for Patriot Boxing! Best workout, great instructors.
MHC
8:56 pm on Monday, February 27, 2012
Can you also add ItsFitness Boot camp/TRX? Also here in Elmhurst! Thanks!
Karen Chadra
10:57 pm on Monday, February 27, 2012
Can you give me at least one location where ItsFitness participants work out? The systems requires me to include an address to add it.
Karen Chadra
11:26 pm on Monday, February 27, 2012
OK — I added ItsFitnessBoot Camp. Thanks for bringing that to our attention.
jjb
9:55 pm on Monday, February 27, 2012
Elmhurst Boot Camp is AWESOME!!! Jill is a great instructor.
JEB
10:02 pm on Monday, February 27, 2012
Its'Fitness Boot Camp/TRX is the best!!! Fun workout and great results. Everyone should try it. I give it 5 stars!!!
Nick L
10:29 pm on Monday, February 27, 2012
Patriot Boxing for sure. Canceled my gym membership because their facility and classes are the best. Join - you won't regret it.
kdj
8:06 am on Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Elmhurst Boot Camp. Jill is a great instructor. Every session is a different workout. Love the variety and results.
Lucy Needham
3:16 pm on Tuesday, February 28, 2012
COURTS PLUS!!! It is a place where everybody knows your name and friendships are born. Great place to work, and work out.
Stacy V
6:11 pm on Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Patriot rocks!! they box they TRX they take care of your kids. definately the way to go. many classes that can fit your schedudle
MS
8:13 pm on Tuesday, February 28, 2012
5 Stars It's Fitness Boot Camp AND TRX! The workout never disappoints!
Bill Johnson
9:39 pm on Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Courts Plus, most options, best value for your dollar. Classes, equipment, and a highly qualified fitness staff and personal trainers
Michelle Thomas-Gabel
10:08 pm on Tuesday, February 28, 2012
It's Fitness with Janet Jackson and Michelle Kennedy are two of the most encouraging supportive instructors you'll ever meet. You not only want to push yourself for yourself, but you actually want to excel to make them proud. They literally change your life!!!!
Marilyn Fisher
10:50 am on Wednesday, February 29, 2012
ItsFitness should receive 5 stars! Janet Jackson & Michelle Kennedy are relentless and constantly supportive in their pursuit of health and fitness.
Marilyn Fisher
Laura Walker
4:47 pm on Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Pilates of Elmhurst is fantastic! What makes them stand out, aside from the genuine friendliness of the owners Beth and Steph, their unfailing capacity to motivate ( even on the worst of days!), and their ability to customize workouts, is the amazing knowledge base they bring to the studio. As a therapist, I have always been impressed by their knowledge and attention they give to each of their clients. Keep up the great work!
Bridget Tolpa
5:25 pm on Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Lifestyle PIlates is the best. I have had pilates in many of the states in the US (and even outside of the US), and there is nothing that compares to LIfestyle Pilates. Chrissy is an incredible professional and I believe she is unparalled in this field.
Mary Young
9:56 pm on Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Have to go with Elmhurst Boot Camp! Never thought I would, or could, get up so early to workout. The ever-changing workouts and the camaraderie of the ladies keeps me motivated. It's the best way to start your day!
LisaM
10:08 pm on Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Elmhurst Boot Camp!
NancyG
8:43 am on Thursday, March 1, 2012
Its Fitness Boot Camp / TRX gets 5 stars. Michelle Kennedy and Janet Jackson won't let a little rain in February or an incoming thunderstorm stop us from getting in an awesome workout outside! Best workout in Elmhurst by far.
Anne paschen
9:00 am on Thursday, March 1, 2012
Its Fitness Trx/boot camp is the best workout ever... always challenging, never the same!
Annie
Darrin
6:35 pm on Thursday, March 1, 2012
Patriot boxing
Beth W
7:48 pm on Thursday, March 1, 2012
What a great place to work out! The atmosphere is positive-the people are fantastic! Trainers are so motivating!!
Jesus cruz
8:02 pm on Thursday, March 1, 2012
Patriot boxing is the place for the best workout !!! I can run up to one hour at xsport on the treadmill and still and get a better workout then patriot boxing !!!
Jesus cruz
8:03 pm on Thursday, March 1, 2012
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Jesus cruz
8:02 pm on Thursday, March 1, 2012
Patriot boxing is the place for the best workout !!! I can run up to one hour at xsport on the treadmill and still not get a better workout then patriot boxing !!!
KAM
8:52 pm on Thursday, March 1, 2012
Patriot Boxing!
Matt B
9:06 pm on Thursday, March 1, 2012
patriot boxing!
Kelly
9:08 pm on Thursday, March 1, 2012
Elmhurst Boot Camp for sure. Jill encourages everyone to do thier personal best. Workouts are challenging and appropriate for all body types. Jill's boot camp is definitely a great way to start our the day!
JS
9:57 pm on Thursday, March 1, 2012
Patriot! The boxing is fun and it's great to actually do something different. If you want to get in shape, go to patriot!
Caitlin
10:07 pm on Thursday, March 1, 2012
Elmhurst boot camp defiantly. Its a great place for me to.get cross training in before the cross country/track season. I always leave knowing I got a quality workout in.
Caitlin
10:09 pm on Thursday, March 1, 2012
Elmhurst boot camp defiantly. Its a great place for me to.get cross training in before the cross country/track season. I always leave knowing I got a quality workout in.
nick
10:10 pm on Thursday, March 1, 2012
Isn't It's Fitness part of Patriot? I thought they merged last year?
Julie Sadowski
11:40 pm on Thursday, March 1, 2012
Patriot Boxing changed my life! Patriot Boxing all the way!
Tamiw
6:48 am on Friday, March 2, 2012
Patriot Boxing is by far the best I have ever been to! Great energetic, fun, challenging workouts! Join you won't regret it!
Tony
7:14 am on Friday, March 2, 2012
Patriot Boxing is hands-down the spot. Best gym in the Midwest. Great people and a great atmosphere.
Wade Giorno
8:54 am on Friday, March 2, 2012
Wade
Elmhurst boot camp. 5 stars. Challenging workout that is fun.