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The gyms issue

We got sweaty and sore searching for the best spinning, kickboxing, dance, swimming and ab workouts in the city. It was worth it.
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Saddle sore
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Saddle sore

These spin classes will take you to hell and back, all while pedaling on a stationary bike.
Bow to your sensei
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Bow to your sensei

Look like a million dollars, baby, after some butt-kicking kickboxing.
Gut rehab
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Gut rehab

These abs classes will get you so ripped, you'll want to bring back the half-shirt.
Bust a move
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Bust a move

Shake your moneymaker at these dance-based classes.
Sink or swim
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Sink or swim

Make like Michael Phelps at these lap workouts around the city.
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Eight of Chicago's sexiest fitness instructors flaunt their best assets.
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Class action

A gym loner gets in the mix at a group jump-rope class.