On Your Mark Coaching and Training

Love love love! I’ve been going to OYM for years (both Bucktown and West Loop locations), and it truly doesn’t get better. Great mix of interval training, cardio (bike, row, run classes), and personal training. Every trainer I’ve encountered there is fantastic, and Emily the owner is a Nike Training Goddess. She’s completely fab. Join!

I loved some of the classes and didn’t like others. The trainers are real pros and couldn’t be nicer. Very welcoming and not pretentious. Certainly a good workout. Towel service. No locker room just two regular bathrooms. Bring your own lock.

I’ve been to OYM for a couple different classes (F Train, Bodyweight, Cardio Box, Gun Show) and each one is better than the last. All of the instructors I’ve seen are friendly, welcoming, and push you to have a great workout. I’ve been to several other studios where I’ve left a class underwhelmed by the workout, but that has never been the case at OYM. I love coming to OYM because I know the 45 – 60 minutes I spend in class will completely kick my butt and I know I’ll have fun while I’m there!
If you’re looking for a new studio or looking to try a few new classes, I’d highly recommend OYM!

I’ve come to a few different classes at OYM through Class Pass (Gun Show, Style, and Bodyweight) and have never left without an ass kicking. Every single workout I’ve been to has been quite different and well thought out. I always feel challenged and I never get bored. All the trainers are incredibly friendly, hands on with making sure your form is correct, and pushing you to do your best. I love how small the classes are. It’s very unpretentious. I hate going to gyms where I feel uncomfortable to ask a question or the clientele is stuffy and judgey. It’s a good team spirit at OYM and everyone I’ve encountered has been really laid back and encouraging. It’s a no thrills gym where you go to get a really great work out, and get on with your day. If I could afford the monthly unlimited, I’d totally do this instead of Classpass, but I just can’t afford that.
If you’re looking for a place to get an extremely challenging but fun workout with great attentive trainers, give this place a try. You’ll leave feeling empowered and better about your day.

Some of the trainers here are sadists. But they are effective.
I came across OYM through ClassPass, which I joined after years of memberships at traditional gyms left me bored and skipping workouts for weeks at a time. ClassPass was instructive because it led me to understand what I wanted out of a gym – and didn’t want.
A few classes at Shred 415 and I eventually saw a fairly fit guy injure his ankle. Instructors paid little attention to form. There were no adjustments demonstrated for people who had difficulty with the exercises.
At 105 °F, on the first day of the year above 40 degrees, the room temperature was too high and people struggled with their poses. One girl told the instructor she had difficulty breathing so she needed to leave the room and was asked to wait!
I tried a bunch of gyms and workouts, but was always bummed when I ran through my three classes for the month at OYM. I did the Run class and although I struggled because I hadn’t run for a while, I quickly regained my form because of those classes.
And so I ditched ClassPass and joined OYM. I didn’t want to be a dilettante; I wanted to steadily get better at something.
OYM isn’t cheap. At $ 220 a month, it hurts. But it’s worth the steep price.
I come here at least four times a week to get my ass handed to me through multiple sets of pushups, squats, burpees, TRX, tricep dips, and whatever cruelties the trainers feel like dishing out that day.
If you told me I’d be able to reach a fitness level where I can complete an intense 45-​minute workout, 75 minutes of yoga, and then a 10-​mile run in a day, I would have looked at you like you were on meth. Less than four months after I’ve joined, this is the progress I’ve made thanks to OYM.
Bear in mind, I was the kind of kid who often got picked last in gym class (math and spelling I was a beast), so I’m not exactly a natural athlete.
Pros of OYM:
–Small classes. Sometimes you might be the only one.
–LOTS of instruction on form and breathing. It’s close to personal training.
–No two workouts are ever the same. You will not get bored.
–The trainers are hilarious and friendly. This is partially strategic, to distract you from the fact that you’re drowning in a pool of your sweat. Emily, the badass owner with punkish hair dyed gray, will cackle at your groans during a class. You’ll like her anyway. (One Sunday she asked, «So what time will the Bears lose today?» I laughed as I lifted dumbbells on my back.)
–Jack, Emily’s dog, is OYM’s professional greeter.
–You receive a lot of encouragement.
–People who greet you by name and aim to get to know you.
Cons:
–Again, price (but I’ve accepted this)
–Music. DUDES, Train should never be played during a workout. Daft Punk, Kanye, Led Zeppelin, something else, pretty please?
These are but quibbles. I love OYM. And I will continue to gladly pay to have my ass handed to me.

I came here for Cardio Box with Caroline. I was very nervous because I’ve never done any sort of boxing before– it is now my FAVORITE workout!!! Caroline is an incredible trainer– she is fierce and pushes you to make sure you give all you have, while making sure you are doing each jab/​cross/​hook with the correct technique. Can’t say enough good things about Caroline and Cardio Box– I left this class on cloud nine and cannot wait to return for another KO!

LOVE ON YOUR MARK!!!
F-​TRAIN with Emily is an amazing workout! You go through a circuit of 10 different stations focusing on working all the muscles and go through the circuit 3 – 4 times. One circuit may be focused on speed and endurance, while another circuit will be focused on core work or strength training. It’s a full body workout that kicks your ass!
Emily is an amazing trainer and I love her style. She is great at motivating you as well as helping you be mindful of your alignment. She also doesn’t yell at you military style like many trainers do.
I love the look of the Bucktown OYM location! It’s got this amazing loft/​industrial feel to it. I’ve been to the West Loop location a few times as well, but love love love the Bucktown location overall because it also has alot more natural light coming through and it is a cool space! While the prices may be a lil up there, I think it is definitely worth it! I also think it’s great that they offer a one week free trial!

I can’t recommend this place enough. I took advantage of the 1-​week free promotion and tested out a bunch of classes.
The circuit based training classes (i.e., F Train), are pretty challenging but they always seem to go by so fast. When you are constantly shifting exercises every 45 — 60 seconds, it’s hard to get bored with the workout.
The cycling classes are great as well. A lot of the instructors seem to be current competing triathletes, so they really know how to push you on the bike.
The small class sizes are great as well. I have been in classes that have ranged usually from 2 – 8 people. You often times see the same people in the classes, so it’s really easy to get to know those that you are working out with. Everyone is so friendly.
Annette and Emily are great instructors and really take the time to get to know you. I went to Annette and asked for help with learning how to strengthening various muscle groups outside of class, since I was having trouble with some of the circuits she was having us do. She gladly showed me various exercises that I could do as I warmed up or on my own. Extremely helpful.
I can’t recommend this place enough. I purchased the unlimited month package, which I have found to be definitely worth it.
Lastly, the homemade granola bars are definitely great. I bought the Peanut Butter /​Chocolate one and loved it. Will definitely be buying more in the future!

Found OYM through a metabody groupon and absolutely love the workouts. The spin classes are tough and great for learning correct technique, Annette was the spin teacher and definitely knows what she’s doing. I also took the gun show with Emily and was struggling with some arm exercises due to a injured shoulder. After class she showed me how to use the foam roller and I have had less problems with that shoulder for a few days;) couldn’t be happier with this place.
p. s. the homemade granola bars were super