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16/03/2018

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30/03/2017

Fitness adventure #29 and one of my last blogs about 30 in 30. This is a must try for any mom of little ones - baby not included. Thanks Megan and Fit4Mom Bartlett for the hospitality and Brittany for being my partner!

29/03/2017

The feat of aerial yoga has been mastered....by Jessi Rae. I loved this practice and look forward to trying her SUP Yoga in the summer (paddle board yoga!!!). Thank you Jessi Rae at Wild Roots Yoga & Bodywork for #28!

Aerial Yoga – Flying High During this journey, I’ve tried a lot of yoga but nothing quite like aerial. I was attracted to the practice because of how graceful and elegant the cirque du soleil folks...

28/03/2017

9Round is a 30-minute workout - with no set class times, it's a great alternative for a busy lifestyle. 27 down, 3 to go I'm exhausted!!!

21/03/2017

There are distances worth traveling for a great instructor. Thanks Lidia for a killer Zumba class today. Though I couldn't quite keep up (it was my first Zumba class ever), I will definitely be back.

20/03/2017

Fit4Mom Bartlett -I had to borrow a baby for this one but well worth it, what a great concept and incredible work out! Big thanks to Megan Gray Gertzfor teaching and letting me borrow her children, and Brittany Gebhart (my work out partner).

20/03/2017

This is the place that got me hooked on hot vinyasa years ago. It is still the amazing TriBalance Yoga Center I fell in love with. Can't wait to go back. Edan Joy Gelt

15/03/2017

SoulCycle North Shore - A Very Chic way to Cycle - try it free when you mention this blog post (normally $30+)! Trainerly Edan Joy Gelt

10/03/2017

Three60 Boxing & Muay Thai - First Muay Thai class makes 22 of 30. Going home to ice - got my a$$ kicked! Thanks Wayne for training and Christian for your hospitality! Trainerly

10/03/2017

Trapeze School New York (TSNY) Chicago - A fun and extreme physical & MENTAL exercise. This was the most unique fitness experience thus far (and a bit insane). Can't wait to go again! Jane Birgin Klempert Edan Joy Gelt Trainerly

09/03/2017

TITLE Boxing Club Schaumburg - it's been years but I still love this place! What a killer workout, thanks Eric for 21 of 30! Almost done!!!!!! Edan Joy Gelt

08/03/2017

Sweatshop - Buffalo Grove - guaranteed smiles and sweat! Had a blast working out with the energizer bunnies and appreciated the costumes, energy and playfulness of this gym. So much fun! Edan Joy Gelt Matt Kuhlman

08/03/2017

Pure Barre Kildeer - Deer Park, totally blown away by how difficult barre was! I challenge any athlete to try this. It may sound delicate but do not be fooled, this was one of the hardest classes yet! 20 of 30 complete. Thank you Faith and Lisa!

07/03/2017

New and totally cool, I loved Midwest Performance and enjoyed blogging about them. This studio, designed solely for women. Run by an MMA champion and her partner, these women have truly created something special.

07/03/2017

These guys make spinning sexy (despite the down pour of sweat). Going home to die now (5 classes in 3 days is a bit much) - SoulCycle North Shore

06/03/2017

Trapeze School New York (TSNY) Chicago - fitness adventure 19 of 30 - trapeze school! Jane Birgin Klempert Edan Joy Gelt

04/03/2017

Palatine Jazzercise & Arlington Heights Jazzercise - I grew up with Jazzercise as a household name and was excited to finally try a class ! I had a blast - loved the format, calorie burn & the incredibly funny owner Staci. Edan Joy Gelt

Jazzercise – Dance It Off! I’m not sure why when I think of Jazzercise, it reminds of me of working out to Jane Fonda videotapes in my aunt’s living room at age 8. I guess the word Jazzercise brings...

04/03/2017

Halfway mark - 15 of 30 complete at CrossFit Pally! Thanks to my trainer Emily for cheering me on. Edan Joy Gelt

03/03/2017

Sweatshop - Buffalo Grove - a truly electric morning! This place is insane (in a great way). Thanks Ben and Jim, you guys are a trip!

03/03/2017

A studio for women only, run by Marciea Allen (30th in the world for MMA) and her partner Brittany at Midwest Performance. Loved the concept and workout! Edan Joy Gelt

02/03/2017

I must admit - this 30 in 30 is a bit crazy. Today I literally crawled out of bed and found it hard to make it down stairs with my jello-like legs. It made me a bit nostalgic about Xsport Fitness Schaumburg - so I figured now would be a good time for a shout out to Angel for making Fridays great the past 2 years. by Edan Joy Gelt

XSport Fitness Schaumburg – Fab Fridays!When I originally began blogging, I wanted to focus solely on small studios but there is no denying, there is still a lot of love for corporate gym America. I...

01/03/2017

Trucore Pilates and Yoga - Not 50 Shades of Grey but an ultimate core-centric practice. I loved my first Pilates reformer class with Natasha - my abs are still screaming. 11 of 30 complete! by Edan Joy Gelt

TruCore – 50 Shades of Fitness Walking into TrueCore in Kildeer, there are machines, straps, bars and contraptions everywhere – but don’t let your mind go there. It’s not what it seems; this is...

28/02/2017

Pinot & PiYo - the perfect pairing! Research shows that wine will actually help enhance your workout - is this for real? by Edan Joy Gelt

Pinot and Piyo – workout + wine = more calories burned. The perfect equation! Kudos to this ultimate partnership – what woman wouldn’t love a little wine with their workout? Research shows that...

27/02/2017

The most sexy and unique experience thus far! What a fun fitness find so close to home. (This is much more difficult than it looks - my arms are still shaking!!!) Edan Joy Gelt

Studio Phoenix – Pole Dancing in Arlington HeightsWhen you think pole dancing, you probably conjure up images of drooling men at strip clubs advertised on billboards along 294. Fitness is not a word...

26/02/2017

I met this inspirational kickboxing instructor Carrie L Riedel at FLO Fitness & Martial Arts - the first gym I blogged about. by Edan Joy Gelt for Trainerly

“This week we’ve got kickboxing instructor Carrie Riedel. Carrie is the Program Director and kickboxing instructor at Pro Martial Arts. She’s overcome her o” Edan Joy Gelt’s insight:I met this...

25/02/2017

23/02/2017

Orangetheory Fitness Glenview & Alla Berkun - thanks for making 8 great (8 of 30, 22 to go)! Trainerly Edan Joy

Orange Theory – Is it really worth the hype? You may have seen an Orange Theory sign pop up in a strip center near you or possibly an ad in one of the magazines that grace mailboxes every couple of...

22/02/2017

New Level Palatine - Hot Pilates Anyone? by Edan Joy Gelt for

New Level Palatine – Studio 6 of 30…I’ve been to New Level Palatine before but never for their Pilates class. I showed up for the 7am Saturday class to be greeted by owner Robyn, a vibrant cheerful...

21/02/2017

Pinot and Piyo at Lynfred Winery by Wood Dale Piyo and Spin. What a cool concept and surprisingly a tough workout -the wine reward at the end was well worth it!! Thanks Chris Anderson-Heller for the hospitality Edan Joy Gelt