Chicago gyms & studios: a vintage picker's rough guide

so i’ve been prowlin’ the fitness alleys of chicago, trying to pin down the spots that actually feel like a second‑hand boutique for your muscles. the wind’s cuttin’ through like an old vinyl crackle, chill enough to make you dig out that wool coat from the back of your closet even in april. the neighbors? just a short ‘L’ hop over to the loop or a quick ride across the lake to the north side, where the rent’s a little softer but the vibe’s still raw. i’ve scoped out everything from basement boxing gyms that smell like vintage denim to yoga studios that roll out mats like freshly pressed linen. here’s the lowdown, told like a thrifty shopper spotting a hidden tag sale. *q: "what’s the best place to break a sweat without feeling like a tourist?" a:* "the old iron temple on north clark, they’ve got the vibe of a 70s gym, cheap as thrift store coffee." i’ve also snagged a few reviews from the underground rumble: - The Class - Yoga Studio - Fit4Less - r/chicago gym deals thread - OpenRun Chicago

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