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AboutTone Up 2 Fitness

A private personal training studio at 5335 N Harlem Ave in Chicago. No crowds, no guesswork: certified coaches, sessions by appointment and a plan built around where you are today.

Private studio: training by appointment, not an open-floor gym
One certified team for 1-on-1 training and group classes
Indoor studio plus an outdoor training area for summer sessions

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★★★★★4.9/5 based on 73+ Google reviews

5335 N Harlem Ave, Chicago, IL 60656 Get directions, easy parking

Mon to Sun: 6 AM – 10 PM Training by appointment,see the studio

(773) 551-9550 Call and talk to a coach, not a call center

Our Mission

Meet You Where You Are

Making the choice to lead a healthy lifestyle can be challenging, even a little scary. Maybe you have never worked out a day in your life and you do not know where to start. Or you have been training for years, hit a plateau and need expert guidance to move past it. Whether you are a fitness novice or a veteran, we are here to meet you right where you are and help you achieve your health and fitness goals.

Our experienced, caring team works hard to provide a welcoming, comfortable and fun environment where everyone feels at ease, whatever their fitness level. We take a personal interest in every client and back it up with guidance and encouragement until the results show up.

The studio is fully equipped for personal training and group classes, and our outdoor training area gets heavy use in the summer for classes, sessions and the occasional party. We did say fun environment.

You will find us on Harlem Avenue, half a mile south of the Kennedy Expressway and the Blue Line. Come visit us soon.

Coach working with a client at Tone Up 2 Fitness in Chicago

The Story

From Big Box Gyms to Our Own Studio

Nine Years in Big Box Gyms

Founder Bart started his coaching career at two of the biggest fitness corporations in the country: a year at X-Sport Fitness, then eight years at Bally’s Total Fitness. Valuable experience, but no room to coach people his way.

2014: Tone Up Club

Bart co-founded Tone Up Club, a private fitness studio, to fully customize programs for clients and design classes members actually looked forward to. The private-studio model proved itself.

2020: Tone Up 2 Fitness

Time to build his own place. Tone Up 2 Fitness opened at 5335 N Harlem Ave with one idea: every client known by name, every session planned by a certified coach. That is still the whole model.

The full story is in Bart’s bio on the coaches page.

Why Clients Stay

What Makes This Studio Different

Private, By Appointment

No crowds and no waiting for equipment. You train at a booked time with a coach who is there for you, not for the room.

Certified Coaches Only

NCSF, ISSA, NASM and WITS credentials across the team.See exactly who holds what.

Every Session Planned

Workouts are written before you arrive and adjusted to your goals, history and level. Proper form first, always.

Indoor Plus Outdoor

A fully equipped indoor studio and an outdoor training area that classes move to in the summer.

Media

Hear Us on the Radio

Tone Up 2 Fitness on Polish Radio WPNA 103.1 FM in Chicago. Press play or open the episode directly.

Episode 1

WPNA 103.1 FM, January 14, 2023

Saturday morning broadcast with Tone Up 2 Fitness on Polish Radio WPNA, Chicago.

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Episode 2

WPNA 103.1 FM, January 21, 2023

Saturday morning broadcast with Tone Up 2 Fitness on Polish Radio WPNA, Chicago.

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More from the studio on ourYouTube channel.

People and Proof

The Team Behind the Studio

Six certified coaches, real client transformations and 85 public reviews. Do not take the About page’s word for any of it.

Meet Our Coaches Tour the Studio See Transformations Read Reviews

FAQ

About the Studio

Is Tone Up 2 Fitness a regular membership gym?

No. It is a private training studio: sessions and classes happen by appointment with a coach, not on an open floor. That is why there are no crowds and no waiting for equipment.

Where exactly are you located?

5335 N Harlem Ave, Chicago, IL 60656, half a mile south of the Kennedy Expressway (I-90) and the Harlem Blue Line stop, with parking by the door.Get directions.

Do I need experience to train here?

No. A large share of clients start as complete beginners. Coaches scale every exercise to your level and teach proper form from day one.

What can I train here?

1-on-1,partnerandsemi-privatepersonal training,weight loss programsandgroup classesfrom boot camp to cardio kickboxing.

How do I get started?

Book afree consultation, call(773) 551-9550or use thecontact page. You will talk goals with a coach and see the studio before deciding anything.

Come See It Yourself

The Best Way to Know Us Is a Visit

Book a free consultation, meet the team and see the studio. Fifteen minutes in the building tells you more than any About page.