The Verdict on Defined Training
Defined Training suits visiting athletes who already have at least three months of barbell or CrossFit experience and want coached strength and conditioning in Lakeview. Check the drop-in terms before you go, because the official site publishes no drop-in price and the free trial is for local athletes only.
Best for: Strength and conditioning training, Small-group coaching
Equipment & Climate
A sauna and cold plunge are offered (sources 1 and 9). The sources do not describe the training floor, rigs, platforms or machines.
Schedule & Drop-In Rules
Yelp lists Monday and Tuesday hours from 5:30 am to 9:00 pm (source 8). The official schedule page (source 4) shows no class times in the sources. Visitors need a minimum of 3 months of barbell or CrossFit experience. Athletes with less experience start with the Foundations Prep Course or a No Sweat Intro.
Pricing Notes
No official drop-in, weekly or monthly price was found. The drop-in page says daily and weekly options exist but shows no amounts (source 2). A Google AI overview (source 11) claims $10 to $20 per drop-in for members and $20 to $90 for non-members for specialty events. That is a third-party claim, not a standard price, and it was not verified. The ClassPass listing (source 10) mentions discounted rates but gives no figures.
Coaching
Classes start with a coach-led warmup, then strength work, then functional conditioning. The gym keeps classes in small groups (source 1).
Good to Know
- Free trial
- 3-class free trial for local athletes only. Visitors are not eligible.[3]
- Foundations Prep
- Required first for athletes with under 3 months of barbell or CrossFit experience.[1]
- Showers
- Bring your own towel. Body wash, shampoo and conditioner are provided.[1]
- Class structure
- Coach-led warmup, strength block, then conditioning. Training runs in four-week cycles.[1]
- Beginner frequency
- Coaches recommend 3 classes a week to start, rising to 4 or 5 after a few months.[1]
- Track record
- In Lakeview for over 14 years.[1]
- Recognition
- Named one of Chicago's best gyms of 2025.[8]
Visitor Guide
Where to find it
Defined Training sits at 3834 N Broadway in Lakeview. The CTA Sheridan Redline stop is about a five minute walk away, according to the gym. The Irving Park and Lake Shore Drive exits are also close by.
What to expect
Classes start with a coach-led warmup, then a strength block, then functional conditioning. Training runs in four-week cycles. The gym keeps classes in small groups so you can meet other members.
Before you visit
Visitors need at least three months of barbell or CrossFit experience. Athletes with less experience should book a No Sweat Intro or start with the Foundations Prep Course. The free trial is for local athletes only.
Facilities
The gym has bathrooms and showers. Bring your own towel. Body wash, shampoo and conditioner are supplied. A sauna and cold plunge are also on offer.
Pricing
The official site does not publish a drop-in price. Book through the drop-in page and check the amount shown at checkout. Third-party sites report different prices, so treat those as estimates only.
Verified Sources
10 sources checked on 2026-11-11. Prices come from the gym's own pages.
Verified Sources
10 sources checked on 2026-11-11. Prices come from the gym's own pages.
- 1.Defined Training | CrossFit Gym in Chicago, ILOfficial site
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- 2.Pricing page
- 3.Defined Training | 3 CLASS FREE TRIAL Chicago, ILPricing page
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- 4.Defined Training Class ScheduleOfficial site
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- 5.Booking portal
- 6.Defined Training (@defined.training) · Chicago, ILSocial
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- 7.Directory or guide
- 8.Defined Training Named One of Chicago's Best Gyms ...Official site
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- 9.Defined Training: Read Reviews and Book Classes ...Booking portal
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- 10.Google AI OverviewGoogle Maps
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