Strength & Conditioning Gym in Chicago, IL

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The Science Behind CrossFit: Why It’s Effective for Strength and Conditioning

Discover the science behind CrossFit and why it’s an effective approach to building strength and conditioning. Learn how functional movements, HIIT, and progressive overload enhance fitness and promote muscle growth in this comprehensive guide.

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Coach's Corner: Meet Coach Lyss!

Get to know the coaches who make our Community Strong. This month we're catching up with Coach Lyss, who joined Defined in 2021.

Coach's Corner

Athlete Spotlight: Meet Katie!

Get to know the people who make our Community Strong. This month we're catching up with Katie, who joined Defined in 2024.

Athlete Spotlight

5 Non-Physical Benefits of Training

For new mom and long-time coach Cara Sabin, it’s all about community. Her training takes place with others who share in the experience of doing something that’s hard for them, at any level.

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We love Dog Days at Defined . . .

Ollie and Stan share their o-paw-nions. We love Dog Days at Defined. To continue to keep our humans and paws safe, we ask that you take two shakes of a squirrel’s tail to review our guidelines :

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4 Tips for Choosing the Gym Over Excuses

We’ve all been there. Stress. Sore muscles. The comfort of the couch. A rainy day. Or worst of all, anytime running’s programmed. These are all possible reasons we might want to skip a workout.

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Strength & Conditioning Gym in Chicago, IL

Blog

The Science Behind CrossFit: Why It’s Effective for Strength and Conditioning

Coach's Corner: Meet Coach Lyss!

Athlete Spotlight: Meet Katie!

5 Non-Physical Benefits of Training

We love Dog Days at Defined . . .

4 Tips for Choosing the Gym Over Excuses

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Strength & Conditioning Gym in Chicago, IL

Blog

The Science Behind CrossFit: Why It’s Effective for Strength and Conditioning

Coach's Corner: Meet Coach Lyss!

Athlete Spotlight: Meet Katie!

5 Non-Physical Benefits of Training

We love Dog Days at Defined . . .

4 Tips for Choosing the Gym Over Excuses

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gym members

LEgal

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