Chicago Fitness Events This Week (December 29–January 4)
As Chicago closes out the year and steps into a fresh one, the city is balancing movement, recovery, and connection in true Midwest style. From pilates with coffee and sauna sessions to New Year’s Eve runs, ice skating, and sound baths, this week offers cozy resets and energizing moments to start January feeling good.
Monday | December 29, 2025
Monday Morning CAFé CON PILATES by Inner Sol Studio
☕ Ease into your morning with a pilates session paired with café-style vibes. This class focuses on core strength, mindful movement, and a relaxed social atmosphere that makes it easy to wake up, move, and connect.
Sauna Club by Sauna Club
🔥 Warm up with a sauna experience designed for recovery, relaxation, and conversation. Expect soothing heat, deep relaxation, and a wellness-forward community that understands the value of slowing down—especially in winter.
Tuesday | December 30, 2025
60-MIN ADULT FITNESS by P.R.O. FITNESS & SPORTS ACADEMY
🏋️ Get a full-body workout that blends strength, conditioning, and functional movement into one efficient hour. This class is approachable yet challenging, making it ideal for staying consistent while training alongside a supportive group.
Wednesday | December 31, 2025
New Years Eve 5k by Chicago Social Fitness
🎆 Send off the year with a festive 5K run that blends fitness and celebration. This social-friendly event encourages runners of all levels to move together, reflect on the year, and cross into the new one with momentum.
Wednesday Night Run and Drinks by Chicago Beer Runners
🍻 Combine miles and brews with this classic Chicago Beer Runners tradition. Expect a relaxed group run followed by drinks, laughs, and community hang time—perfect for a low-pressure New Year’s Eve plan.
Thursday | January 1, 2025
Blindfolded Yoga by Namastate of Mind
🙈 Heighten your senses with a unique blindfolded yoga experience focused on breath, balance, and inner awareness. This class invites you to slow down, tune inward, and start the year grounded and present.
Friday | January 2, 2025
GCRC Friends Fridays by Gold Coast Run Club
🏃♀️ Kick off the weekend with a friendly social run designed to bring new and familiar faces together. With easy pacing and welcoming vibes, this run is all about consistency, conversation, and community.
Saturday | January 3, 2025
Ice skating meetup by paideia community
⛸️ Glide into the weekend with a casual ice skating meetup focused on fun and connection. Whether you’re confident on the ice or just finding your balance, this gathering offers winter joy and shared laughs.
CandleLight Full Supermoon Sound Bath by Lure to yoga
🌕 Sink into deep relaxation during a candlelit sound bath aligned with the full supermoon. Expect soothing vibrations, calming energy, and a restorative experience that helps you release tension and reset.
Sunday | January 4, 2025
AERIAL EXPERIENCE by Asna Yoga & Wellness
🕊️ Explore movement from a new perspective with an aerial yoga experience that blends strength, flexibility, and play. This class supports confidence-building and mindful exploration while offering a fun, uplifting way to end the week.
This Week in Chicago: Cozy Movement, Fresh Starts
From sauna heat and candlelit sound baths to social runs and icy adventures, Chicago is welcoming the new year with balance and heart. Show up for movement that warms you, community that supports you, and moments that help you reset.
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