The Club 312

The Club 312 Journal

Training, coaching, and lifting in Chicago.

Practical notes from a private gym in West Town. No fluff, no filler plans, just useful answers to the things people ask before they walk in the door.

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Athlete chalking hands before lifting in a quiet gym with cold winter light through the window
Chicago Life2 min read

How to Keep Your Strength Routine Through a Chicago Winter

A practical guide to staying consistent with strength training from November through March in Chicago, from warming up cold joints to picking a gym you will actually walk to.

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Personal trainer coaching a client through a barbell deadlift in a private Chicago gym
Training Guides2 min read

How Much Does a Personal Trainer Cost in Chicago?

A straight answer on personal trainer pricing in Chicago, what drives the cost, and a gym model that lets you train with a coach without paying for a membership you will not use.

Sunlit private personal training gym with a squat rack and free weights in West Town, Chicago
Neighborhood3 min read

Personal Training in West Town, Chicago: How to Find the Right Fit

Where to find one-on-one personal training in West Town and the surrounding Chicago neighborhoods, what to look for in a coach, and how training works at The Club 312 on North Ashland.