our classes
The Garage Chicago is the best strength and conditioning gym in West Town and Lincoln Park. We build strength, develop power, and improve conditioning through progressive training and hands-on coaching. Each class has a specific purpose, whether you’re developing maximal strength, training power, or building aerobic endurance. You don’t need experience to train here. Our elite coaches help you choose the right weights, adjust movements, and understand the work. You bring the effort. We bring the plan and a fire team to train alongside. Welcome to Team Garage. Chicago’s Home for Stronger Athletes.
HEAVY AF
HAF is our strength training program, designed to build muscle and develop maximal strength through progressive overload.
Each session starts with a primary lift, followed by accessory exercises that support balanced strength development. We focus on technique, appropriate loading, and consistent practice. As your strength and skill improve, the demands increase.
Training follows structured cycles so you can build on previous sessions and track your progress. Find our current cycle and full program breakdown here.
Hybrid
Our hyrox specifc class called hybrid develops work capacity and muscular endurance through longer efforts that combine running, bikes, ergs, and functional strength exercises. You’ll practice sustaining output across different movements, selecting an appropriate pace, and maintaining technique as fatigue increases. Our coaches help you adjust the load and effort so you can complete the work with control. Hybrid supports preparation for events such as HYROX and Athalon Games. It also gives athletes without a competition goal a structured way to build conditioning and handle longer physical efforts.
STRONG X
Strong X develops athletic strength, power, and conditioning. You’ll work through structured blocks of explosive lifts, dynamic strength exercises, and short conditioning efforts.
Power requires producing force quickly while maintaining control. Our coaches help you choose weights and movement variations that allow you to train with the speed and technique each exercise requires.
ZONE 2
Z2 builds your aerobic base through steady, controlled conditioning. A stronger aerobic base supports endurance and recovery between harder efforts.
Using runners, bikes, rowers, SkiErgs, and sleds, you’ll maintain a sustainable pace. The goal is consistent aerobic work. Your coach will help you adjust your effort to match the purpose of the session.
Members can also complete a missed main lift from that week’s HAF programming before beginning their aerobic work. This provides flexibility when travel, work, or changing schedules interrupt your training.
PERSONAL TRAINING
This is or athletes who want an individualized approach to their training. Whether you're looking to build confidence, get stronger, move better, or dial in your conditioning, our expert coaches are here to guide you.
