Why TONE UP 2 Fitness? When we opened this fitness studio to inspire further and help people to get in shape, we called it TONE UP 2 Fitness. People who walk into our place don’t enter just a gym, they enter a community that strives to support them and make their fitness journey easier. The strength training classes near me run by passionate instructors and like-minded members quickly made TONE UP 2 Fitness the place to be if you want to get strong and fit. What makes us stand out from the rest is that we see ourselves as more than just a place for lifting heavy weights as one might at a trad ..read more

We’re excited to introduce Brajan, personal trainer near me and the newest member of the TONE UP 2 Fitness personal training team! Brajan brings a wealth of experience and passion for fitness to the gym, ready to help you achieve your goals,  whether it’s building muscle, shedding weight, or simply becoming stronger. A Lifelong Love of Fitness: Brajan’s Journey from Playground to Pro Brajan’s passion for fitness wasn’t a sudden spark, it was a bonfire fueled by years of exploration and discovery. As a child, he wasn’t glued to a screen; he was a whirlwind of energy, tearing across fields ..read more

New Personal Trainer Chicago – Meet Luiza! Tone Up 2 Fitness welcomes a powerhouse of passion and expertise to their team: Luiza W, a NASM-certified personal trainer Chicago with a proven track record of success. Luiza’s journey with fitness began in childhood, fueled by a love for dance, sports, and an active lifestyle. This passion blossomed into a dedication to health, wellness, and nutrition, guiding her path to becoming a certified trainer. Chicago’s fitness scene just got even hotter with the arrival of Luiza W, a certified personal trainer Chicago bursting with passion and expertise. If ..read more

As a premier destination for personal training Chicago, Tone Up 2 Fitness is committed to helping you achieve your fitness goals and unlock your full potential. With our expert trainers, state-of-the-art facilities, and personalized training programs, we’re here to guide you every step of the way on your fitness journey. Here are five essential tips to make the most out of your personal training Chicago experience with us: 1. Set Clear and Realistic Goals: Setting clear and achievable fitness goals is the foundation of any successful personal training Chicago journey. At Tone Up 2 Fitness, we ..read more

  Fat loss pyramid : macronutrients In the first blog post of this series, the first element of the fat loss pyramid covered was being in a caloric deficit. We all know that calories come from food, but more specifically they come from macronutrients, making this the next most important piece to the puzzle. There are 3 types of macronutrients: protein, carbohydrates, and fats. Not one macronutrient is superior to the rest. Each one serves its own purpose. However, from a fat loss standpoint, the breakout of these macronutrients must be taken into consideration when seeking a physical tra ..read more

How many times have you tried losing weight and have hit the wall? You’ve tried making the “right” changes but still haven’t seen any results? Does it feel that losing weight and reaching your dream body is slowly becoming a fantasy? A distant dream that you will never reach in this lifetime. Well don’t lose heart! It takes time to figure out what those right changes are for you as an individual. While there is no magic formula nor any magic pills for weight loss this does not mean all hope is lost. In fact, there is an existing “formula” that provides some key elements to fat loss. Ever hear ..read more

Welcome back to the fourth edition of Monday Motivation! This week we will be discussing upper body pushing and pulling exercises. Many programs do not have an ideal ratio when it comes to the amount of pushing vs pulling exercises they implement in their programs. I wanted to start real quick by discussing the dumbbell bench press. Most trainers or individuals do the basic dumbbell bench press. Another variation of the dumbbell bench press that I really enjoy is the single-arm dumbbell press while stabilizing the other arm. Keeping that one arm extended straight up, that will help develop co ..read more