Defined Training

I can’t begin to put in to words what the entire Defined staff, and the Defined community as a whole have meant to me for the past few years. While I know the coaches don’t do what they do for the gratitude, I feel it is very much owed. I have an infinitely better grasp on my physical and mental capabilities and limitations now because they taught me to be a student of my own body and mind. I hope that others can be touched the way I have by the compassion, attentiveness, patience, and straight-up badassery that the coaching staff brings to the gym every day. #liftlocal

Joining a CrossFit gym was definitely out of my comfor zone, but I couldn't be happier with CrossFit Defined! ALL of the coaches are so helpful, friendly, and knowledgeable, and make you feel like have known them for years. I highly recommend CFD to anyone looking to challenge themselves both physically and mentally.

CrossFit Defined isn’t like any other gym. To say that it’s just a gym would be a lie. CFD is community/family. I walked in thinking I would be surrounded by these intense athletes, but it is the complete opposite. CFD is a diverse group of people who all share the same mentality of not only wanting to better themselves but better everyone around them. If you have every been a part of team, whether it’s sports team, scholastic team, group project, etc, that same mentality runs through the gym. Each class brings in a high energy of positivity of wanting to push each other to be the best version of yourself.The Coaches at CFD want each person to walk in and bring the mentality of “How are you going to improve yourself today and how can WE get you there?” The Coaches don’t treat their members as random people coming in to work out; they get to know each individual on a personal level and work with you to understand what you want out of each workout. They work with you every class and push you to go further because they know you have it within yourself to do so. It’s also not just the Coaches that will help you, but the other members as well. My first class, my form was completely wrong and multiple people came to help me because they know what it’s like to be in my shoes. They encouraged me every step of the way, even to the last minute of class. They were the most positive group of individuals and brought so much confidence within me, that it only made me want to improve myself more.Being a part of CFD isn’t just at the gym, but it translates into your daily life as well. I have made so many great friends from working out there and a mentality that reflects to who I am as a person/professional. You will see how your mentality changes into someone with confidence and is willing to go the extra mile because you know that it’s not only yourself you’re supporting but those around you as well.While you have to bring yourself physically to the gym every class, there is a group of people right behind you pushing you to the finish line. Join CFD and you won’t just be part of a gym, but you will join a family as well.

An amazing group of coaches. I’ve been at several CrossFit gyms in the city and not only are they the best coaches, they also make everyone feel comfortable and confident in themselves. Can’t thank these fantastic people enough.

Chicago really started to feel like home after joining Defined. The coaches, the people, the community, the engagement, the workouts, the facility - truly all second to none. I cannot recommend highly enough.

Really a great box. Be aware when you plan to do a class there - you may want to stay much longer than the time of a class.It’s definitely more than a gym. Doesn’t matter who you are or what fitness experience you have if any. I recently moved to Chicago and I’m enjoying every minute at Defined 😊

There’s no other gym in Chicago with this much to offer dovetailed with the expertise to back it up. Want to do CrossFit, they got it. Want to do Powerlifting, they got it. Olympic Lifting, Strongman, Endurance training, got them too. The only thing that supersedes the heights you can achieve in your training is how much fun you’ll have with the community.

I started CrossFit after following the sport as a spectator for about 6 months. I researched a lot of gyms and Defined already felt like my type of place without even setting foot in it. I went to sign up with Coach Cara and she enforced my good first impression.The Foundations class is a good start, even for someone like me with moderate experience with weight training. Unfortunately the fun was cut short by the pandemic but having been back now for three weeks, I will be a member for life - or at least as long I live in Chicago!All the coaches are great, with very different personalities that suit the classes they run perfectly. Other members are generally very nice and welcoming, even towards newbies 🙂Being able to choose from different styles of classes is nice and brings variance to your week. The raffle for free membership is also a nice touch. The Zen Planner app allows seamless booking of classes and makes it easy to plan your week ahead.

Every time I travel to Chicago, I drop-in at CrossFit Defined. It's been two years already. I've been to more than 25 different boxes in the US and I've never felt so good in none of them as I feel in CFD. When I say that it feels like home, I really mean it. It's impressive how passionate they are about doing the best for their members and visitors, regardless of race, gender or any other type of difference that might exist. This is beautiful and priceless. The owners are extremely committed in providing excellence and coaches are well certified and engaged with the box Core Values.

Dropped in here and was impressed! Lots of CrossFit gyms vary in terms of quality of coaching/warmup/direction etc. The class was well organized, and the coach explained proper form and technique for each part of the WOD, offering scaling options (up and down). Facilities were spacious. Will definitely be back next time I'm in town!