Chicago The Ritz-Carlton

Monday through Saturday, guests may also enjoy a wide range of daily fitness classes, suitable for all ability levels (fee applies). Personal-training sessions can also be arranged. Please enquire at the Fitness Center for more details.

Yoga

This hatha yoga class emphasises a deep internal focus within a relaxed state, utilising the breath and energy flow. Foundational movements emphasise lengthening and strengthening the body. (90-minute class format on Saturdays also offers Meditation Focus.)

Pilates

Pilates Method is a system of mind/body exercise that teaches economy of motion and body awareness. See dramatic changes as this mat class improves your agility, flexibility and core strength.

Circuit weight training

Build strength and stamina simultaneously as you improve your muscle endurance, body composition and flexibility. This class is an excellent introduction to resistance training, and will compliment your current weight-training program or help you get started on a new one.

Total-body workout

Overall body strength is emphasised as you combine aerobic, strength training and stretching to challenge your muscles using hand-held weights and bands.

Balanced body

A gentle approach to fitness, this class is devoted to defining muscles, improving functional strength and increasing flexibility. Stability balls and stretching bands assist in restoring balance and muscle tone.

Water aerobics

This cardiovascular class is easy on your joints while providing all the benefits of an aerobics class. The first half of the class is focused on cardio while the second half incorporates water strength exercises by utilising resistance equipment.

Abs, weights and stretching

Improve your balance, muscle and core strength and overall flexibility. Each class consists of resistance training with bands and weights, and core strengthening through stability-ball and mat work. Finish with guided stretching to ensure maximum benefits.

Body sculpting

This full-body toning class is composed of lightweight work for the arms and legs, ballet bar movements and stomach and pelvic exercises. Soothing stretching techniques complete the experience.

60-minute classes – USD 10.00; 90 minute classes – USD 14.00

As space is limited, please register in advance by contacting the Fitness Center at least 24 hours prior to your preferred class, either from your in-room phone or directly at (312) 266-9829.

All cardiovascular equipment includes televisions and DVD players with headsets.