NO CROWDS,
NO WAITING,
JUST TRAINING.
Trainers build their businesses here, and clients train in a quieter, more personal environment without the pressure of a traditional gym.
JT TRAINING STUDIOS
A private training space in Chicago for independent coaches and the people they work with
I AM A TRAINER
Train your clients here without giving up most of what you earn.
I AM LOOKING FOR TRAINING
Work with an independent trainer in a private, focused space.
I ALREADY HAVE A TRAINER
Work with an independent trainer in a private, focused space.
What Training Feels Like Here
This is not a crowded gym floor. You are not waiting for equipment or working around other people. Sessions are quieter, more focused, and built around you and your trainer.
The People Here
Independent trainers run their own businesses here, each with their own style and approach. Clients come in at different starting points, and the space is designed to stay respectful and easy to be in.
Our Community
At JT Training Studios, community means creating a space where people feel respected, supported, and genuinely welcome. We proudly stand with the LGBTQA+ community and believe fitness should be accessible, affirming, and free from judgment. We also care about the world we train in, which is why sustainability matters to how we grow, operate, and make decisions. From supporting local partners to showing up for neighborhood initiatives, we are committed to building something bigger than a gym: a healthier, more connected community where people, businesses, and the environment can thrive together.
MODULAR PERSONAL TRAINING SPACES
Multiple individually-equipped stations can be rented out by the hour. No crowds, no waiting for or sharing equipment—-ever.
AFFORDABLE RATES
With our affordable hourly rates and “the more you train, the less you pay” structure, save money and avoid gyms taking huge cuts of your earnings
ONLINE BOOKING
Hassle-free reservations. Ger started below!
OUR MISSION
At JT Training Studios, we strive to provide independent personal trainers, MAT practitioners, and fitness professionals a new home to build their business, provide better service, and earn more money.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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It’s easy! CLICK THIS LINK to start booking reservations online. Once you’ve entered/uploaded a bit of info, you’re free to come in and start training your clients!
Each station is outfitted with the same equipment. That means no waiting and no sharing - just training!
At the beginning of each month, we’ll calculate your reservation fees for the previous month and charge them to the card on file.
NOTE: Your clients will also have to have a waiver on file to use the space.
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Trainers here are not our employees, they’re our customers! All you need to book reservations and start bringing in clients are a current: NCCA-accredited personal training certification; CPR/AED certification; and General and Professional Liability insurance policy.
CLICK HERE to learn more or to start booking reservations online!
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Technically, yes. Anyone is welcome to reserve a station to come in and work out. See our About page for details on hourly station rental costs.
Personal trainers who train clients here are allowed to work out at no cost provided there is both an employee on site and a free station.
(No, we do not offer traditional memberships or open gym hours.)
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We have six fully-equipped strength training stations, a massage table and pilates reformer (both bookable at no extra cost), and a shared warm-up area available to both trainers and their clients.
For a complete list of equipment available at each station, CLICK HERE.
We also have an ADA-compliant, gender neutral bathroom and a guest lounge where trainers and their clients can relax, get some work done, or eat some food.
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Absolutely! The only requirements for training out of JT Training Studios are: holding a (current) nationally accredited personal training certification; maintaining a General and Professional Liability insurance policy; possessing an up-to-date CPR/AED certification.
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We are conveniently located in Chicago’s Uptown neighborhood, between Andersonville/Edgewater and Lakeview.
Our studio is steps from the Uptown/Wilson Red-Purple Line Station (across from Truman College) on Wilson Avenue.
In addition to the train, we are close to the Broadway (36) and Clark (22) buses, and we’re directly on the Lawrence (81) and Montrose (78) bus routes.
There are also bike racks directly in front of our studio as well as a Divvy station across the street.
If you choose to drive, there is paid street parking directly in front on Wilson; and free street parking on Clifton, Racine*, and numerous other side streets in the area.
*1/2 block up Racine from Wilson, parking is still paid. North of there, parking is permit only between the hours of 6pm and 6am (i.e., if you’re there between 6am and 6pm, it’s free).
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That’s kind of two questions!
How many trainers can reserve a station at once? Only one! You’ll never have to share your equipment with another trainer/client.How many people can be in a station at once? For a single station reservation, you are limited to three total people (including the trainer). If you reserve two tandem stations, the limit is seven total people. If you reserve all three stations on one side, the limit is 13 total people.
The smaller limit for a single station is to avoid crowding neighboring stations.
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Unlike other gyms and training studios, we don’t charge more just because you’re working with multiple people - you simply pay for the hourly station reservation(s).
See our About page for detailed pricing info.
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Trainers can reserve up to three side-by-side stations to create more space.
Simply book your time slot as many times as you need (once, twice, or thrice) and either put in the notes or email us directly that you’ll be using side-by-side stations.
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Generally speaking, yes - you can stay in the same station. There are only two scenarios in which you may be asked to move:
You have a gap in between reservations. If you have a gap, the station you’re in might be the only one available for someone who has a reservation coming up.
Someone requests tandem stations. If someone is working with a small group, they may have booked side-by-side stations to accomodate.
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Not directly, no. Each separate station reservation will, however, count toward your monthly total, so you’ll work your way into the less expensive tiers more quickly with tandem reservations.