Blakely F.I.T. Inc.

Chicago, United States

5

14 reviews

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+1 773-680-6824
Website:
www.blakelyfit.com
Address:
401 W Ontario Ste 400, Chicago, IL, 60654
Near North Side, River North
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
0.3 miLa Salle & Erie
0.3 miLa Salle & Grand
0.3 miChicago
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Local time (Chicago) 09:44 Friday, 29 November 2024

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Monday –
Tuesday 5:30 am – 9:00 pm
Wednesday –
Thursday 5:30 am – 9:00 pm
Friday –
Saturday 7:00 am – 1:00 pm
Sunday –

Description

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Blakely FIT offers outstanding one on one training and small group personal training exclusively for women. Through efficient training sessions and our quarterly BFIT Reassessment System, we ensure our client’s success in through strength training and healthy living decision making. Our clients drastically improve their health and appearance while developing simple healthy habits to serve them for the rest of their lives. We are reliable, professional, fun and supportive.

Blakely FIT currently trains out of an award winning personal training studio in Chicago’s River North neighborhood. Studio membership not required. Locker room amenities included.

We’d love to hear from you. Drop us an email or call to get started. Need more info? Read what our clients have to say here on Yelp! (check out our filtered reviews, too.)

History

Established in 2003.

President and lead trainer, Michelle Blakely founded Blakely F.I.T. in 2003 and incorporated in 2005. Her commitment to improving lives and raising the bar of professionalism has created an environment of growth and a systematized approach addressing the needs of clients. Blakely FIT trainers have a passion for helping other women improve their lives and this energy is delivered with unique workouts, quarterly reassessments and creative problem solving. The company is motivated by every client success story and the incredible benefits intelligent strength training does provide.

Meet the Business Owner

Michelle B.

Business Owner

MIchelle is a former athlete, professional modern dancer and scholarship recipient with a BFA from the University of Illinois C/​U. Blakely has been a National Strength and Conditioning Association Certified Personal trainer and USA Weightlifting Certified Sports Performance Coach since 2002 as well as holding a Healthy Moms Perinatal Fitness Specialty Certificate and Total Control Instructor certification. She was Chicago Reader’s Best of Chicago 2012 Personal Trainer Winner and 2011 Runner Up and Time Out Chicago’s 2008 Fitness Expert. In addition to personal and small group training, Blakely FIT offers inspiring guest speaking to companies, schools and women’s groups.

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14 reviews of Blakely F.I.T. Inc.

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Place rating: 5
Chicago, IL
Michelle is the best trainer! I was experiencing horrible back pain and she helped to strengthen my back and core. I’m much stronger and more mobile after working with her.
Place rating: 5
Chicago, IL
Training with Blakely Fit has impacted my life in the most positive way. I did the ‘Best of Both’ which includes small group training twice a week, and a one-​on-​one once a week. Coming from a collegiate athletic background I often found myself lost in the gym without a coach. Michelle taught me to be adept in the gym, and key components that support a healthy and fit lifestyle. The best thing about Michelle is her authenticity and drive. She truly cares about you as a person, and wants you to succeed. Her workouts are tailored to your specific fitness goals, and throughout the training sessions it is apparent. She even explains the exercise and how it is contributing to your goals. Michelle is an all-​star and I highly recommend her to anyone looking to add strength and fitness into their lives!
Place rating: 5
Park Forest, IL
I had been putting off calling a trainer for years because of the cost. Everywhere I looked no one offered much for the price. Blakely F.I.T. Inc. offers such support and REAL personal attention. Whether you are in her Strength in Numbers or One on One you really feel like you are her only client. I have been with Michelle for 3 months now and I haven’t felt this good about myself in years. I am very grateful that the dialogue in my head has changed and my new habits are rubbing of on my family.
Place rating: 5
Chicago, IL
I love Michelle at Blakely F.I.T. I do her strength in numbers class twice a week as well as meet with her one on one once a week. She is always so encouraging and supportive. As well, she makes sure to ask me the right questions to see how I am really doing in my training.
I was always someone who never really worked out. As I grew a bit older, I noticed this having an effect on my body. I met with Michelle to let her know my concerns, and she was so understanding and willing to work with me to meet my goal. I was nervous to start going to a trainer and working out, but she eased all my concerns and now I actually really enjoy my work outs.
The great thing about Michelle is that she isn’t there to help you get a «quick fix» to your physique. She is all about changing your lifestyle to be healthy. As well as her concern regarding my strength training and cardio work outs, she is sure to ask about my stress level, eating habits, sleep schedule, and my water intake. I worked with her to create my goals together and she helped guide me to figure out what exactly I was wanting to achieve.
Take it from someone who never worked out, if you are looking for an enjoyable exercise program, Michelle is your girl. I plan to be a client for life!
Place rating: 5
Chicago, IL
Michelle is the best trainer ever!
I’ve been working with her for five months now, and have been so happy with her direction and guidance. Her goals are your goals, and she is only concerned with what is best for you as an individual, which I appreciate more than anything. I first met with Michelle to discuss my personal goals and why I wanted to begin strength training with her. I told her that I wanted to improve my health, strength, and flexibility, but that I had a firm stance on not wanting to focus on any numbers. I wasn’t concerned with what the scale displayed or what my measurements read. I just wanted to feel better! She understood this completely. I felt as if she had truly heard me, and wanted to help.
Michelle understands that everyone is at a different place in their lifelong health and fitness journey, and wants nothing more than to help you succeed based on your terms. She is very motivating, even when you feel as if you’ve fallen behind or could have done something better. I never feel as if I have «failed» at something, only inspired to do better the next time. Her words of encouragement and caring demeanor are always sincere, and if there is ever any kind of issue related to my health, she is always ready with suggestions to help me back on the right path. She is extremely knowledgable about her field and is incredibly supportive. Her curiosity and desire to learn from new scientific advances (and from her clients!) confirm that I am in the right place.
If you are considering working with Michelle, I cannot recommend her enough. She is professional, optimistic, and an absolute pleasure to work with. I can’t wait for my next session!
Place rating: 5
Chicago, IL
I was fortunate to be involved in sports throughout my academic career. After graduating and entering the real world came «busy adulthood.» Work, significant other, family, friends, errands, eat, sleep, and oh yeah, find time to exercise. Fast forward a few years of adjusting to the real world and I got engaged, I had 12 months to get into the best shape of my life and had not a clue where to start. So I began doing some research and came across Blakely Fit, read all the great reviews, and decided to make an appointment for an assessment. From the second I met Michelle, I felt that I could be 10 000% honest with her about where I was and where I wanted to be, with zero judgment. She didn’t make assumptions, she really listened. At the assessment (first meeting) we did some goal planning and came up with some specific goals and planned how we were going to get there. Life coach and personal trainer? Count me in!
We began to meet on a weekly basis and I would have small goals to hit throughout the week and during our sessions she would check in, and if I had a bad week, she wouldn’t judge, she would simply refocus to how we could make the upcoming week better. Months later my goals are now habits and I am well on my way to attaining my long-​term goal of looking my very best on my wedding day.
Sessions are completely customized; she aligns workouts to the ultimate goal. And my biggest fear would be putting in so much effort and then 12 months later, not being where I wanted to be, but she conducts quarterly assessments to evaluate where you are and provides you with the hard data. She is, also, a wealth of knowledge, you can ask her anything and if she wants to verify the answer, she is so well connected she will find out the answer from another subject matter expert and always follow up with you.
I would highly recommend Michelle to anyone, she is accountable, committed, very personable, and an expert!
Place rating: 5
Chicago, IL
I have been a client of Blakely Fit since December of 2011 and can’t speak highly enough of Michelle Blakely the owner. I have Rheumatoid Arthritis and Michelle has researched the disease to make sure that we train smart. I have not had a flare up since starting with her and we have definitely pushed my body. I credit her with helping me achieve many things these past 9 months. I have gained strength and confidence. She has helped me to better handle the stress of my job. I don’t hit the snooze button anywhere near to the extent that I did when I started. And I now am incorporating cardio into my life and enjoy it. It really has been a life changing experience. Michelle is kind, smart, intuitive, funny and I highly recommend her.
Place rating: 5
Westmont, IL
Back in February, I had to get measured for a bridesmaid dress… two seconds after I dropped the tape from around my hips, I called Michelle Blakely, president of Blakely FIT and trainer extraordinaire!
I’m not a worker-​outer – never could motivate myself week after week – so I knew that I needed a kick in the pants and someone who would hold me accountable. I’ve been working out with Michelle twice a week for about 6 months now, and it’s been an amazing experience.
Michelle, from start to finish, is a fantastic trainer. She REALLY listens to you, where you’re at in your life, what you want from working out, and then tailors a program to suit you, including overall goals for your wellbeing that work with and go beyond the workouts she’ll coach you through.
She is one of the most motivating people I’ve ever been around – she makes me LOVE coming in on Tuesdays and Thursdays to work out. Yes, truly, that from the gal who isn’t a worker-​outer. Encouraging, friendly, flexible, and a great trainer, she will push you to your limit without going overboard, and she’s really concerned for the whole package: mind, body, and spirit.
I especially love that her approach is to incorporate fitness and wellness into her clients’ lives. She’s not there so you can lose 50 quick pounds (is there even such a thing) – she’s there for the long haul, so you get real, lasting results… and the tools and enthusiasm to stick with your new exercise-​included lifestyle!
If you’ve ever stood in front of the mirror and gone «meh» at your reflection but feel too unmotivated to do anything on your own, please call Blakely FIT! It’s the best gift you can give yourself. Believe me: in the six months I’ve been working out with Michelle, the changes – both in my body and my frame of mind – are astounding and wonderful. I couldn’t be more pleased with the result or the person helping me achieve them!
Place rating: 5
Chicago, IL
Michelle Blakely is truly AMAZING!
Ive been working with Michelle for the past 3 months. The results I have achieved in such a short space of time are better than any workout program I have ever tried. And recently I have realized it’s not by coincidence. It’s due to Michelle Blakely!
Michelle uses her knowledge in a made for me approach! From the first conciliation I had with Michelle she helped me think about what goals I was looking to achieve during my time with her and over the past three months she has built a customized plan for me to ensure I meet those goals and achieve my desired results.
Along with the results comes understanding how to maintain a balanced active lifestyle, so my goals become part of my daily life. I never imagined that working out could be fun and be integrated into everything I do. Michelle is truly training me to be the best me I can be and the confidence it has helped me achieve is added extra bonus.
Michelle has an innate ability to focus on what’s important to me and provides helpful tips and suggestions along the way. I’m so thankful for the approach Michelle has used with me and I know that I’ll continue to learn from her and I’m excited to see what’s next.
Thank you, Michelle!
Place rating: 5
Chicago, IL
I have to admit… I was a little hesitant as to what a personal trainer could offer me. Then I met Michelle. I have been training with her for about 3 ½ months and have already seen changes in my body! She has the right mix of support, encouragement, and knowledge to get the job done. I appreciate everything she has done in getting me started on the road to a healthier lifestyle and I look forward to what’s to come.
Place rating: 5
Chicago, IL
I am so excited to write a review for Michelle at Blakely F.I.T! I spent 10 weeks with her and they were awesome– I learned so much about my own body, fitness information and tips, nutrition guides, etc! I have been someone who really has had to think about food intake and exercising my whole life and Michelle makes it not so freaking overwhelming! Michelle was also a bit of my personal therapist while I trained with her, which is a true testament to her ability to really connect with her clients and make you feel NOT like a client but like a great friend. I had wonderful conversations with her while training that made me not think about the bench press! Her workouts were challenging and creative and I definitely felt stronger! She was always in tune with my emotions of the day, how much I slept, what I ate so she could adjust my workout if needed– which was awesome because there were some days when I showed up and felt like I had already been run over after a long day at work! I would recommend Michelle and anyone and am really sad I no longer train with her (mainly because I had a job change and had to rearrange my finances!!) but the lessons I learned from her while my time are so impactful and I will hold onto them forever!
Place rating: 5
Chicago, IL
I went to see Michelle three weeks before a trip to Mexico in February. She has me feeling fit and confident in no time. I had only planned on a few weeks for my trip but I liked her so much, I continued going. Michelle provides a thorough, challenging work out that doesn’t kill you or hurt you. I have a disc herniation and she was always cognizant of it and worked around it to ensure a safe, effective work out. She is also makes it fun and interesting. No clock watching here! AK
Place rating: 5
Chicago, IL
I’ve been working out with Michelle at Blakely FIT for a couple of years on and off. In that time I’ve seen other trainers for one reason or another, and also kept up and in contact with Michelle. In this last round of sessions with Michelle, I have really come to fully understand her expertise, professionalism and quality of training methods. To say the least, she’s truly the best. The BEST. THE BEST. I will maintain a relationship with Michelle and Blakely FIT for a long time and will recommend this company to every woman I know.
Place rating: 5
Chicago, IL
Several months ago, I went on a beach vacation with a group of friends – all of whom repeatedly asked me the same thing: How’d I get in such great shape? My answer: Blakely F.I.T.
Simply put, I can’t imagine a more effective trainer than Michelle Blakely. Michelle puts the «personal» in personal trainer; she devises highly individualized workouts targeted for my specific goals of more muscle and less fat – which is precisely what I’ve achieved. She not only clearly explains how to perform the exercises but also thoughtfully provides the reasoning behind them. Professional, kind and always inspiring, Michelle has helped me appreciate the bigger picture: that my physical fitness involves not just how I exercise but how I sleep, eat and drink as well.
My partner jokes that I’m always passing on tidbits of workout advice with the words, «Michelle says…» As long as I look and feel as good as I do, what «Michelle says» goes.