About the Owner: Growing up as an exercise enthusiast, Michelle Pretekin tried any activity she could sink her muscles into, ultimately earning a BS in Exercise Physiology from Ohio University. While pursuing a career in medical sales, she served as an instructor at Chicago area gyms until opening Fit Girl Studio which houses all of the [...]

About the Owner:  Studio owner, teacher trainer and senior Pilates instructor at urbancore Pilates & Fitness, Angela Carini has over 15 years of experience in dance, bodywork and holistic forms of fitness.

Angela fell in love with Pilates more than a decade ago while studying at Northwestern University, where she earned her bachelor's degree in dance. In 2005, she completed her mat and equipment certification [...]

Types of classes offered: BootCamp, Sculpt, Pilates Fusion, Turbo Kick, Piloxing, Yoga, Ballet Barre and Melt (pain therapy) classes, in addition to personal and small group training.  So.Be.Fit has two studio rooms, a "hyper" room in front and a "Zen" room in back.

About the Owner: Laura Minor, owner of So.Be.Fit., earned her Master’s Degree in Exercise Physiology from Indiana University, and also holds the American College of Sports [...]

About Kate: Born and raised in the Chicago area, Kate is a star instructor at Real Ryder Revolution.  Kate's love for indoor cycling began in 2006  after a three year hiatus from competitive swimming. Her college recreational center introduced her to the world of indoor cycling and after one class, Kate knew that it would be a long term addiction. Kate returned back to Chicago in 2009 and [...]

Owner: Roni Sloman

Classes offered: Beginners, Gentle, Flow Level 1, Flow Level 2, Power, Advanced Power, Hot Yoga, Ashtanga, Yin Yoga, Kids Yoga, Yoga for 55+ and Stress Relief Yoga

What makes it unique and why you should try it: Bella Prana Yoga & Meditation was founded on the belief that a yoga class should be more than a workout but an experience. Offering two studio spaces in a warm [...]