Northbridge Athletic — North Side, Chicago
Independent strength training on the North Side. By coaches, for athletes.
BOOK A FREE TRIAL →What We Do
THE WORK.
STRENGTH
Compound lifts, periodized programming, progressive overload. The foundation of everything we do.
STRENGTH
Compound lifts, periodized programming, progressive overload. The foundation of everything we do.
CONDITIONING
Metabolic work that doesn't compromise strength gains. We don't run long. We run smart.
CONDITIONING
Metabolic work that doesn't compromise strength gains. We don't run long. We run smart.
OLYMPIC LIFTING
Snatch and clean & jerk, coached properly. Technique before weight — no exceptions.
OLYMPIC LIFTING
Snatch and clean & jerk, coached properly. Technique before weight — no exceptions.
MOBILITY
Functional range of motion for athletes who want to train hard for decades without breaking down.
MOBILITY
Functional range of motion for athletes who want to train hard for decades without breaking down.
The Coaches
WHO COACHES YOU.
MIKE KOWALSKI
CSCS · USAW Level 1 · 12 years coaching
“Technique first, ego second. Every time, without exception.”
DANA REYES
CPT · CrossFit L2 · FMS Specialist · 9 years
“Every athlete starts from zero. The work — not the gear, not the supplements — builds everything else.”
We don't sell memberships, we coach athletes. If you're looking for a fitness club with a smoothie bar and a selfie wall, this isn't it.
Programs
WHERE YOU START.
FOUNDATIONS
8 weeks · All levelsThe complete introduction to strength training. Learn the lifts, build the base, understand the programming. Required for all new athletes.
flat rate, everything included
PERFORMANCE
Ongoing · Intermediate+Monthly programming with weekly coach check-ins. Show up, follow the plan, do the work. No hand-holding required.
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1-ON-1 COACHING
By appointment · All levelsIndividual programming and technique work. One coach, one athlete, full attention for the full session.
per session
By the numbers
WHY IT WORKS.
coach-to-athlete ratio
years of coaching experience
athletes coached
Small groups aren't a marketing line. They're how coaching actually works. You can't watch six people lift from across a room and call it coaching.
Find Us
COME IN.
Hours
First session is always free. No sign-up required.
Address
4218 N Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
North Side · Near Ravenswood