Our Blog
Why the scale doesn’t tell the whole story
Most people come through our doors looking to “lose weight and get toned.” The problem is that losing weight is a very ambiguous goal, making it difficult to stick to. It is easy to get discouraged by numbers from a simple scale, but your weight doesn’t tell the whole...
read more
Good Pounds vs Bad Pounds
Take a look at any fitness magazine and you'll see countless articles on "how to lose 10 lbs fast!" We've been conditioned since adolescence to believe that pounds is the sole metric that determines how we look and feel, our sexual appeal, health, and confidence. Over...
read more
The Four Pillars of Health
Many people lose weight, only to gain it back a short time later. Does this sound familiar? Each time this happens, you become more frustrated and start looking for a new exercise plan or diet strategy. The problem is, unless you have a plan that addresses each...
read more
Foundry Four Stage Re-Opening Plan
It's been a long time since many of us touched a barbell, and we're excited to re-open in a limited capacity this coming Monday, June 8th. If you have been following the news, you are probably aware that Illinois has a five-phase re-opening plan, and that Chicago has...
read more
Athlete of the Month – Jim Yuratovac
https://youtu.be/2yoRap1JJfU Tell us a little about yourself. Where are you from? What brought you to Chicago? What are you passionate about? I was born in Chicago and raised in the south suburbs (Calumet City) where I lived until I went to University of Illinois....
read more
Dear Diary, I Miss Working Out
We make an effort to check in with members every week, and a comment we have been hearing a lot lately is "I miss lifting!", or "I miss working out!". You're not alone, we (the staff) are also feeling some serious gym FOMO. With that said, the current state...
read more
Combat Apathy + Boost Happiness with Micro Goals
At The Foundry, we often help members break down long-term fitness goals into manageable chunks that can be accomplished in 90 days. Creating milestones helps you achieve your big picture goals because the success of achieving each piece motivates you to keep...
read more
Athlete of the Month – Kate Sinclair
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_xNY1nU9qA Tell us a little about yourself. Where are you from? What brought you to Chicago? What are you passionate about? I’m originally from Cleveland, Ohio. I’ve lived in Chicago before (2013-15) but I moved back this past November...
read more
Athlete of the Month – Priyanka Desai
Tell us a little about yourself. Where are you from? What brought you to Chicago? What are you passionate about? I'm from Toronto, Canada, but was born and raised in Zambia. I've moved around for school and my husband's training, but we ended up in Chicago just...
read more
How To Workout During a Quarantine
Our blog provides proven, positive actions you can take to stay healthy and happy. Beating The Stay At Home Blues Working from home and staying inside during this quarantine is a big adjustment for many of us. The lack of structure and in-person interaction can...
read more
Exercise: The #1 Defense
You already have enough news coming at you. Our blog provides proven, positive actions you can take to reduce your risk of COVID-19 and stay healthy and positive during the quarantine. Exercise Boosts Immunity As we hunker down at home, it's easy to feel a little...
read more
Creating Opportunity in Times of Uncertainty
If you've been reading the news, which I'm sure you have, I wouldn't be surprised if you feel nervous or scared. Uncertainty is a primary source of fear, and it's hard to feel comfortable when it feels like the situation is changing day by day. You already have...
read moreBrowse Our Blog
Recent Posts
- Why the scale doesn’t tell the whole story
August 24, 2020
- Good Pounds vs Bad Pounds
- The Four Pillars of Health
- Foundry Four Stage Re-Opening Plan
- Athlete of the Month – Jim Yuratovac
LOCATION
123 S. Jefferson St.
Chicago, IL 60661
CONTACT US
Email: info@thefoundrychicago.com
Phone: 312.566.7201