Bluprint Fitness/Chi-Town CrossFit

This is one of the most fun gyms I've been too. The prescribed workouts are fantastic and all the coaches are really enthusiastic. If you want to be in a gym that's more of a community than the typical box gym this is it! :)

I’ve been at BluPrint for a few months now and I honestly can’t say enough great things! I’ve been an athlete my whole life, but I feel like I’m continuously learning and achieving new goals. The coaches have been so helpful and they make …

The coaches are not only true professionals, but they understand each member's skill level and are able to cater to every individual in class. I enjoy going to class and feel like I'm missing out when I don't make it. I couldn't imagine going back to a conventional gym. Best gym there is. LET"S GO!!

I’ve been a member for 2 years, which is something I never thought I’d say about a gym, especially about a CrossFit gym. I was a cardio queen before joining, rarely ever picking up weights. …

Encouraging & Inspiring COACHES + Welcoming COMMUNITY = BLUPRINT FitnessWhen I think of Bluprint Fitness, this formula always comes to mind. Simple. It works!The COACHES – Very knowledgeable group of awesome coaches. They take each member at whatever level they are at (whether a seasoned Crossfitter, middle of the pack, former athlete, a newbie, old, young, etc) and they take YOU to YOUR next level as an athlete.EVERYONE is an Athleteand they come in all different sizes, shapes,and starting points – Bluprint FitnessCOMMUNITY – Welcoming and Fun. This is what makes Bluprint a wonderful community. I am an older athlete (happy member of the Masters Group – 40+) and I look forward to working out with any of the other groups. They encourage and support each other in a fun way.Yes, this is an awesome gym WITH a heart. For the past few years that I’ve been a member of Bluprint, they’ve had a fun erg rowing marathon and karaoke (KaROWKE) to benefit Recovery On Water (a rowing team for breast cancer survivors). I still remember the 26.2 miles rowing fundraiser last year. I was a member of a team of four and as I was closing in on the second to the last 1K meter (we rowed a total of 42,164+ meters ) , this awesome Bluprint athlete, from another team, knelt right next to the erg machine and started giving me encouragement, support and tips on finishing it. I knew she’s an incredible crossfit athlete and a seasoned rower (rowed in college) but it did not matter to her that am a novice. She had this “you can do it” face to me --- an amateur.This is the longest I’ve stayed a member of any gym, let alone a Crossfit Box. Why? -- I am made accountable for classes (you receive an email if you miss/cancel a few times); I learned food pointers/ideas/portion awareness from the SOGO challenge; the WOD (workout of the day) -- NEVER boring; every time you walk into the door of Bluprint there is always a Hello! from one of the coaches and they call you by name; I can bend my “bum” knee all the way down now (shout out to Coach Selby on Wednesday morning class), I’ve stuck to the morning session for over a year now. I’m not a very early morning person, at all; AND I am getting comfortable with being uncomfortable with the workouts (a year or so ago, I would have said…split jerk/back squat, what, me? burpees, why? (still least of my fav) deadlifts, really? rowing/ski/assault bike, omg!).Bluprint Fitness is the Best Box in Chicago, PERIOD.

One of, if not the best Crossfit gyms. This gym exemplifies what a crossfit community really is and should be the standard for every gym. Coaches take the time to formulate a relationship with every athlete, while having their health as priority. BluPrint’s programming is top notch. It totally considers the health of the body with well thought out WODs, rather than the CrossFit stereotype of throwing volume and intimidating workouts for the normal CrossFit athlete. I would recommend this gym to any and every person!!!

A co-worker had started going to Bluprint and couldn't stop raving about the experience she was having, which is how I first became familiar with it. In the span of 3 months I had sprained my lower back about three times working out on my own and knew that I had to try something different. I had always wanted to try CrossFit but was too intimidated -- very much this idea of "let me get really fit first, and THEN I'll start going to Crossfit!" But, being recently injured and looking for something different, I thought why not and decided to see what Bluprint was all about.You start with the six-week onboarding program, which was really great -- definitely needed considering I was new to the space. But what really sealed the deal for me was when I went to class after a particularly nasty back tweak and Coach Janelle had made me my own WOD -- one that would allow me to go easy on my back and also participate with everyone else. I am pretty confident that the level of care I got during that class and the ongoing support I received from the rest of the coaches in the following weeks would have been rare at any other CrossFit gym.Cut to two months later, I think I might be obsessed. Shocker! These folks care about your goals, want you to do your best, and want to help you every step of the way. The coaches have really built a great community of athletes and I'm stoked to be part of it all. GO TO BLUPRINT. YOU WON'T REGRET IT EVER.

After 4 years, I'm still just as committed as the day I started. Bluprint has made it easy to want to come in every day and better myself. One of the hardest parts of my week is deciding what day I want to take off. They've also taken a great approach on nutrition by emphasizing healthy habits rather than setting unsustainable goals. Plus they practice what they preach. And if the programming or nutrition support doesn't get you in the door, than the friends you could make should! The community is absolutely amazing :)

This is my first ever Google review, so you know it must be a really big deal for me to post. BluPrint Fitness is where it's at. If you have ever thought of joining the cult of CrossFit fitness, look no further. I was skeptical at first, didn't know if I embodied the look or strength of a CrossFit-er, whatever that entails. What I love most about this gym is that it doesn't matter what your starting point is, we're in it together. The only person you are competing against, is yourself. Every time I come in, I push myself to be even better than the last practice and that's what being an athlete is all about. The coaches at BluPrint truly care about you and your well-being. Not only do they know your name and great you every time you come in the door, they tell you what you're doing wrong and praise you when you're doing things right. The class sizes are perfect and even when there are 20+ people in a class, you still feel like you are getting the one-on-one personal training experience. I can't say enough good things about BluPrint. If you are thinking about taking the plunge, do it, you won't ever look back!

BluPrint Fitness is the first gym that offers programs that are interesting, fun, challenging and not to mention, you feel like you’re getting personal training in a group class with the coaches checking on you and correcting your form. BluCru Members are friendly and welcoming, eager to include you, especially when you’re a Newbie and don’t know what to do when you’re asked to find a “friend”.The most exciting part for me it that the exercises are always changing, even though you may be working on a specific movement. Then there’s community at the gym with games, challenges and parties.I know I was horrified of having to jump into group classes, but I couldn’t stay in personal training forever. My Power clean was probably the worst Selby had ever seen and I thought I would never get that movement. I am still terrified at it, but it has improved a whole lot. So I took the plunge and realized that looks can be deceiving; group classes are a whole lot of fun with partners to push you beyond what you might think might be your limit.BluPrint is the longest practicing membership I’ve had and exercising in this manner is a way of life for me now. I can’t imagine going without Strength and Zone in my life and the best place to practice that is at BluPrint Fitness. Fabulous instruction from the coaches and you just might make a few new friends while there.