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SALT Fitness Chicago

4.9 ★★★★★ 84 Google reviews · Barre studio in Chicago, Illinois

Free first class Beginner-friendly ClassPass

Exercise studio with ballet-inspired barre & indoor cycling classes, plus on-site childcare.

Plan your first class

  • Free first class or intro offer new members are welcomed with a free class or a discounted intro pass — check their site to book your first class
  • Memberships monthly memberships and unlimited plans available — ask how intro-offer classes credit toward a membership
  • Showers showers on site — handy if you're heading somewhere after class, so bring a change of clothes
  • ClassPass classes are bookable on ClassPass — an easy way to try the studio before committing
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone +1 773-904-8913
  • Website & schedule saltfitchicago.com — book classes and see the live schedule

Hours

Monday 6 am–7:30 pm
Tuesday 6 am–7:30 pm
Wednesday 6 am–7:30 pm
Thursday 6 am–7:30 pm
Friday 6 am–7:30 pm
Saturday 7 am–5:30 pm
Sunday 8 am–6 pm

Hours shift for holidays, workshops, and class schedules — worth a quick check before a special trip.

What's on offer

Amenities members name in their reviews of SALT Fitness Chicago — the fastest way to tell what to expect before you book your first class.

🚿 Showers 2 mentions

“The workout space is very clean and bright and the locker facilities have multiple showers that are always clean.”

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🚪 Changing Rooms 3 mentions

“The workout space is very clean and bright and the locker facilities have multiple showers that are always clean.”

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🛍️ Retail Boutique

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📲 ClassPass 2 mentions

“Started going to SALT with ClassPass and quickly realized that I didn’t want to go to any other gym!”

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💻 Livestream & On-Demand

“Now that you purchased a new system for video and audio livestream access, participation is viable.”

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🤝 Community Events 5 mentions

“I just completed a six week challenge and I am so much stronger and more toned, I couldn't be happier!”

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Amenities are mined from reviews and the studio's own info — they tell you what members have experienced, not a formal guarantee. If something is a dealbreaker (childcare hours, grip socks, showers), confirm it with the studio before you go.

What members say again and again

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 84 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🧼 clean & well-kept 9 mentions

“The workout space is very clean and bright and the locker facilities have multiple showers that are always clean.”

🔥 great full-body burn 2 mentions

“I would highly recommend SALT for your daily workouts, you'll get a full body workout and feel great after!”

🤝 strong community vibe 8 mentions

“The facility is immaculate, the staff are incredibly friendly and inclusive, and instructors are AMAZING.”

💪 good results & toning 3 mentions

“I just completed a six week challenge and I am so much stronger and more toned, I couldn't be happier!”

🗓️ good class variety 2 mentions

“There are so many classes and times, making it easy to find the right class for me.”

From the reviews

I had such an amazing time working out at Salt Fitness during my 2-week intro offer! The classes are fun, challenging, and so well-balanced that you’ll never get bored. Their programs are so diverse that you’ll never get bored. For example: - Barre Sweat is a fantastic workout for body control and cardio.

★★★★★ — Zuzu, Oct 2025

SALT is the best gym!!. Everyone is very friendly and welcoming! I never feel embarrassed or intimidated if something is difficult for me and the instructors always offer modifications, without being asked. The workout space is very clean and bright and the locker facilities have multiple showers that are always clean.

★★★★★ — Sue, Jun 2022

Started going to SALT with ClassPass and quickly realized that I didn’t want to go to any other gym! I deleted my ClassPass and joined as a member. The atmosphere and community are so welcoming. There are so many classes and times, making it easy to find the right class for me.

★★★★★ — Mallory, Apr 2024

Our instructor, Mel was motivating and made sure we were set up correctly on bikes. And her music mix was great! Also provided shoes and facility is great. And I like that the bikes show you the RPMs so you know if you are in range of your goal.

★★★★★ — Jessica, Oct 2017

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Your first barre class at SALT Fitness Chicago

New to barre? Almost everyone is their first time, and a good studio expects beginners to walk in the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: barre blends small isometric holds and tiny pulses at a ballet barre with light weights and mat work — it's low-impact and joint-friendly, but it works muscles you didn't know you had, so a little shaking in your legs is the point, not a problem. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: fitted leggings and a top you can move in — nothing baggy, so the instructor can see your form. Grip socks: most barre studios require grip socks — bring a pair or check whether they sell them at the front desk; the grippy soles keep you steady during the pulses. What to bring: water and a small towel — there are showers on site if you need one after. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign in and meet your instructor. It clicks fast — most people say their third class feels completely different from their first.

Barre is low-impact, so it suits most bodies and fitness levels — but if you're pregnant or working around an injury, check with a doctor and let your instructor know so they can offer modifications.

Where to find SALT Fitness Chicago

1714 N Damen Ave #2n, Chicago, IL60647

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