Best Chicago gyms for getting in shape and losing weight

Whether you're looking to lose weight or just target some problem areas, these new gym openings in Chicago can get you on the road to peak fitness.

David Barton Gym wins us over with its fancy hair products, steam and sauna.

A jungle-gym maze and video games won this spacious kids' club the prize.

Cult workouts that'll make a believer out of you.

Seven readers’ weight-loss stories

We got sweaty and sore searching for the best spinning, kickboxing, dance, swimming and ab workouts in the city. It was worth it.

Which is worth the money, David Barton Gym or XSport Fitness?

Enough with the excuses. Here’s why you should hit one of the dozens of gyms in Chicago.

TOC has six weeks’ worth of free gym memberships for you to choose from.

Get in shape with these queer workouts

Warm up with hot classes at Chicago studios.

You don't have to book a room in order to visit these hotel gyms.

Where to find good workout clothes that don’t cost as much as your gym membership.

Get that lean look you’ve always wanted.

Get fashionable fitness clothing that resembles the duds worn by the stylish folks we stopped at the gym.