East Bank Club

ActivTrax

ActivTrax is a system that offers members personalized workouts on the machines in the Cardiovascular and Selectorized Rooms. Based on your personal workout preferences, goals and exercise experience, ActivTrax will provide workouts to get you where you want to go. First, our fitness staff will conduct an initial one-hour evaluation of your fitness level and fitness goals. With that information, ActivTrax will guide you through a series of customized workouts. To make an appointment, contact the Fitness and Wellness Department at fitnessprograms@eastbankclub.com or (312) 527-5800, extension 451.

ActivTrax Follow-Up

This is for members who have completed the initial ActivTrax evaluation and would like a refresher on how to use the system. A fitness supervisor will review how to log into the system, print out workouts, make changes to workouts and make your workouts more efficient. We will also take you through one of your own ActivTrax workouts. The session lasts 30 minutes. To make an appointment, contact the Fitness and Wellness Department at fitnessprograms@eastbankclub.com or (312) 527-5800, extension 451.

ActivTrax Re-evaluation

This service is for members who have completed the initial ActivTrax evaluation but have not used the system in more than three months. Your fitness level and goals will be re-assessed during this re-evaluation. The session lasts 45 minutes. To make an appointment, contact the Fitness and Wellness Department at fitnessprograms@eastbankclub.com or (312) 527-5800, extension 451.

Back to Fitness

Join us for this group exercise class that is specially designed to ease the transition from physical therapy back to regular exercise. Once you have been released by your physical therapist, EBC fitness specialist and personal trainer Noby Takaki and physical therapist Erin Weinhardt, DPT will guide you through weekly workouts to prevent re-injury. For more information and to register, contact Noby at ntakaki@eastbankclub.com or (312) 527-5800, extension 359.

Boot Camp

This eight-week program consists of military-style, interval-training classes that combine the expertise and benefits of one-on-one personal training with working out in a group setting. The fast-paced classes incorporate calisthenics such as sit-ups, push-ups and running to use the body’s own weight in creating resistance. The program is led by EBC personal trainers, who use a periodized, or progressive, approach that includes fitness tests such as timed miles, push-ups, sit-ups/crunches and sprints. To register, contact the Reservation Desk at (312) 527-5800, extension 222.

Cardio Power

Stuck in a cardio rut? Ramp up your workout with this interval training class that will utilize a variety of equipment in the Cardiovascular Room. This type of interval training will help you burn calories during your workout and throughout your entire day. The class size is small to provide individualized attention. To register, contact the Fitness and Wellness Department at (312) 527- 5800, extension 451 or fitnessprograms@eastbankclub.com.

EBC Couch-to-5K Training Group

Get in shape and have fun with this novice-level training group to prepare for the Bastille Day 5K on Thursday, July 12, in Lincoln Park. The workouts will include running and walking on the track, and strength-training work in Studio 2. No previous race experience is necessary. To register, contact Maureen Wagner at mwagner@eastbankclub.com or (312) 527-5800, extension 362. The program fee does not include registration for the Bastille Day 5K. We encourage participants to register for the race as early as possible at www.bastilledayrun.com.

Golf Intensity

This class will improve participants’ flexibility, strength, balance and power for a better golf game. Personal trainer and Power Plate instructor Eric Martinez will lead participants through exercises that will utilize a variety of strength-training tools, including the Power Plate and Kinesis equipment, with a focus on dynamic movements, hip mobility and grip strength. To register, contact the Fitness and Wellness Department at fitnessprograms@eastbankclub.com or (312) 527-5800, extension 451.

Movement Analysis and Muscle Symmetry

Adjust muscular imbalances that are hampering your performance in sports and everyday movements. Master Personal Trainer David Guzman will test your range of motion by observing your movements during a series of exercises. Based on what he observes, David will conduct a soft tissue assessment and manipulation to reintroduce muscular balance and pain-free movement. Contact the Fitness and Wellness Department at (312) 527-5800, extension 451 or fitnessprograms@eastbankclub.com to schedule an appointment. Meet at the Main Island in the Cardiovascular Room.

Operation Get Fit Boot Camp Nutrition Add-On

Get maximum results from Boot Camp by supplementing your session with a customized nutrition plan from EBC dietitian, Sarah Gottlieb, RD, LD. Get your nutrition questions answered and receive an individualized program that will include an assessment of your nutritional status, a balanced meal plan, a sample week of meals, a grocery list, basic nutrition information and more. To schedule your appointment, contact Sarah at (312) 527-5800 extension 443 or sgottlieb@eastbankclub.com.

Power and Strength

Increase power and strength with this class that incorporates the innovative Power Plate and Kinesis equipment. The Power Plate utilizes vibration technology to actively contract and challenge muscles. Kinesis uses an integrated cable system that builds strength through natural, free-flowing motions. To register, contact the Reservation Desk at (312) 527-5800, extension 222.

Thai Bodywork

Developed in India and Thailand, Thai Bodywork is an ancient form of bodywork in which the practitioner uses different body parts (thumbs, hands, elbows, knees, feet, etc.) to apply pressure along the energy lines of the body known as the meridians. This stimulation releases blocked energy, often the cause of lethargy, aches, and pains. Thai Bodywork also uses gentle stretching movements, similar to light yoga asanas, which facilitate the flow of energy throughout the body as well as increase flexibility. By physically manipulating muscles and connective tissue, Thai Bodywork creates a dynamic, restorative and healing experience of body and mind.

Benefits of Thai Bodywork
• Relief from pain of arthritis, repetitive stress or overused muscles
• Improved flexibility and range of motion
• Better resistance to injury
• Improved sleep
• Release of toxins such as lactic acid from the body
• Calmed nervous system leading to deep relaxation

Contact the Reservation Desk at (312) 527-5800, extension 222 to schedule an appointment. Thai Bodywork is practiced on a mat with the recipient fully clothed. We ask that you wear normal workout attire.

Where Do I Begin?

This consultation is perfect for beginner exercisers or those looking to change or enhance their current routine. One of our fitness specialists will create a personalized fitness plan using the different programs, services and fitness options available at the Club. The consultation lasts 30 minutes. To make an appointment, contact the Fitness and Wellness Department at fitnessprograms@eastbankclub.com or (312) 527-5800, extension 451.

Work It Circuit

Join us for this high intensity class that combines cardiovascular exercise with total body strength training. There is no advance registration for this class. For more information, contact the Fitness and Wellness Department at fitnessprograms@eastbankclub.com or (312) 527-5800, extension 451.