Amplified Pilates Center

I’ve lived in 7 cities across the country the past 10 years and have tried all the big name spin, barre and yoga studios out there and nothing compares to Amplified Pilates! It’s is the best. Workout. Ever. It’s not only a great workout but it’s helped my low back pain, posture, and I feel stronger than ever. The studio is clean, the equipment is fab, and the location is super convenient.

TL;DR: Don’t hesitate to book a class. The studio is lovely, the staff is very welcoming, and the classes will kick your butt (even if you’re brand new).
I tried a few other studios in Chicago over the past 5 years and none of them stuck. Either the teachers weren’t engaging, or the schedule wasn’t accommodating, or it just didn’t feel right. I tried a class at Amplified on a whim during the holidays and have been attending weekly (or bi-​weekly) ever since.
The instructors are welcoming, warm and highly educated people who genuinely care about their students. Every class starts with a «how’s your body feeling? is anything sore?» to each student. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed classes with Angie, Kiley, and Steve. All three have kicked my butt in the best way possible. Thank you all!
The studio is clean and conveniently located just north of downtown. They require sticky sock (available to buy or rent, and incredibly useful on the reformer). Bring a water bottle to fill up, or grab an iced tea from Dunkin’ right next door.
Thank you Team Amplified for coming into my life and becoming a part of my weekly routine!

I live in San Diego but travel to Chicago often so I wanted to find a studio to continue my practice during the week. All I can say is I love Angie!!! She cares so much about her students and is so great at making our form perfect. She gives a lot of positive reinforcement and if you struggle with something (my squats are not great) she is so patient. I wish I could take Angie with me every weekend — I cannot say enough great things about her. After all how many people in San Diego would walk in 10 degree weather to take a class!

I am a huge Pilates person and this is by far the best studio I have ever been to, both in and outside of Chicago. The team is extremely attentive and the classes are always challenging with great music. Kylie and Angie are my favorite instructors — both are extremely knowledgable and push me to get better. Could not recommend more!

I have been going to Amplified Pilates twice a week for about six weeks now, and I love it it! I had high expectations because I used to do private and duet reformer sessions at Equinox years ago (sometimes with the owner of Amplified, Angie). Because I was used to one-​on-​one sessions, I was worried that the group classes would not be as effective. However, my worries have been assuaged. All of the instructors I have worked with at Amplified have been great. The group classes are small enough (five people, max) that the instructors are able to give corrections to everyone and modify moves for individual skill levels. I also like the variety that comes with working with multiple instructors. Each instructor is highly skilled, with their own personality and style. As a result, each class has felt new and challenging, never repetitive but always a great workout. Since I started to coming to amplified, several of my overuse injuries have improved and I feel more in touch with my core during other workouts. I am very happy I found Amplified!

Let me start out by prefacing that I am probably not your stereotypical Pilates enthusiast. I’m a 6′ 220 lb man that has had plenty of previous sports injuries (2 knee surgeries & a major shoulder surgery). This is also why I believe that Pilates (via Angie the owner of Amplified) has changed my life. She is more than an excellent instructor– a private session from her is also like getting a custom tailored physical therapy session at the same time. She takes into account my body, all previous injuries, and addresses them through different movements/​exercises. No 2 sessions have ever been the same, and I’ve had several hundred over the course of our 10 yrs together. I now pride myself in having a strong core, great flexibility & exceptional overall body control/​awareness. I try to make it to ‘Brolates’ every Saturday. It’s a great value and focuses on the male body more than a typical group class (less booty & inner thigh work :). The equipment, amenities & space are absolutely immaculate. The rest of the Amplified team is well trained, totally professional, and will gracefully whip your body into a much better place, 1 session at a time. Everyone that I have ever referred has loved their experience & the results that follow.
See ya at brolates!

Hands down, this is my favorite Pilates studio in Chicago (and I’ve been to at least 8 that I can think of off the top of my head).
Instructors: I’ve taken classes with 5 different instructors at Amplified and like them all! Each are welcoming and knowledgeable, with different teaching techniques/​approaches so you never get bored.
Studio: the studio is located in a loft space on the second floor of a walk up. The space itself is divided between an area for group classes and another for privates. It includes lockers (bring a lock, although your stuff is safe without it), and a bathroom with a shower. They keep the studio and equipment maintained and really clean– which is a huge plus for me.
Group classes: the teaching style is classical Pilates, which I’ve come to really like (and look forward to). Some think classical isn’t as good of a workout as compared to some of the more suped up versions, but if you pay attention to your body and breathing, it’s more of a workout than you initially think (you’ll feel it the next day). I’ve never not been in the mood for a sesh at Amplified.
What to bring: grippy socks (they have them for rent/​sale if you forget).

One of my fave ClassPass finds.
First off, it’s a gorgeous brick loft studio, with modern equipment and top instructors. It also boasts the best pilates reformer group class — the perfect mix between classical pilates (which is not much of a workout and more restorative for me) and the latest megaformer craze (pilates on steroids, prob not the best for beginners if you want to live). The classes are limited to five students, so there’s lots of personal attention, especially from my faves, Robbie and Kiley. A big plus? I’ve rocked a number of moves here that I’ve never seen anywhere else, and after 30+ reformer classes, that is huge to me.
Where they really shine is their private sessions. My sis’ friend wanted to try pilates for the first time, and my sis, recognizing my ClassPass mastery, said I was the go-​to person to ask. Of course, I said a private at Amplified, and then roped my sis in. We got a killer price for a trio with Robbie, which was tailored to our skill level, any specific exercises we wanted to try, musical tastes, etc. It was f’ing top notch. Truly personalized and worth it — since it was just us we didn’t need to worry about being a distraction to others (srsly, we swear like sailors #copskids), could work at our own pace, and just feel really, really spoiled. So, treat yourself to a private with Robbie or a group class and you can thank me with some sticky socks later.
Note: Don’t forget your sticky socks, and they have lockers (yes!) and a shower.

Excellent studio. All the instructor are great, always takin are of you, your posture and your body. The Pilates classes are small and let the instructor be aware of every student. The machines are new and the studio is super clean. Happy to attend to this place! Highly recommendable!!!

OBSESSED with this studio. I moved here a year ago from Ohio and worked with lululemon. I’ve had experience for years with many studios, and this is one of the absolute best.
Not only did I feel 100% welcome, but ALL instructors are super caring about how your body feels before and after class and are very helpful in creating modifications for everyone.
I visit this studio about 2 times a week and can attest to the changes I’ve noticed. My core is much stronger & my joints are exercised properly. My body is in much better alignment.
Cannot speak more highly of this studio (especially Angela!!!)

I’ve been going here for at least 6 months now and it’s been great! The owner, Angie is really nice, as are the other instructors, and every instructor I’ve had has a lot of experience with yoga, spinning, gymnastics, marathons, triathlons, etc. in addition to Pilates. I feel like that is an advantage when you go in with a specific request (for example, I just recently ran my first marathon so my instructor and I focused on stretching my legs while building my core and upper extremity strength during my training). Clean and inviting place where you get what you pay for. Would definitely try it even if you are a novice (like me). I’ve only done private sessions so far, but there are only 4 people to a class so even if you don’t want to pay for private lessons, you’ll still get plenty of one on one guidance from your instructor.

I’ve taken multiple group classes at this location, all to which were very challenging and fun. The instructors here love pilates and it’s contagious! My private session with Angie was incredible. She has begun to help me overcome a long lasting lower back injury. For anyone who is seeking a professional, fun and clean environment to practice pilates, this is your studio! Looking forward to all my sessions to come. Absolutely LOVE this place!

Angie is as good as it gets when it comes to pushing you for the MAXIMUM workout! My wife has seen results in building her core and strengths, as well as I. Angie, keep the workouts going strong and thanks.

I started practicing pilates in 2008 when I moved from Los Angeles to Chicago. Over the years, I had a few very competent instructors introduce me to the practice. A few years, I started taking private instruction with Angie. Angie is, by far, one of the best instructors I’ve had. She is very conscientious of her client base. She takes the time to get to know each one of her clients — their injuries and strengths alike. She focuses on turning your weaknesses into strengths and does it in such a way that you really feel the workout without getting burned out. Most importantly, as anyone who practices pilates knows, the postures and choreography are VERY subtle. If you’re not in a perfect posture, many times, the exercise is lost. Angie is not shy in correcting form to make sure that you will be maximizing the benefit of the workout. You could not get a better introduction to pilates than with Angie’s instruction and I would recommend it to anyone regardless of age or ability.
As for the classes, Amplified recently started group classes. I have to admit that I was skeptical at first since I was so used to private instruction. At the time, I took a few Monday morning classes with Kylie. She was amazing. She’s also very knowledgeable and, even though there were three other students in the class, she paid strict attention to each one of our form and made corrections as necessary. She had complete control of the class and provided a great workout all while being super-​bubbly (but not sappy) and motivating at 7:00 a.m. I’d recommend her class to anyone as well.
Overall, the studio clean and impeccably managed and I would urge anyone to get started with this great group of instructors.

Really enjoyed my first private Pilates session with Kylie today. Amplified is a great studio — very clean, plenty of room (but still feels cozy) and the music was great (and not too loud, unlike other studios I’ve been to!). Kylie was friendly, attentive, and challenged me at an appropriate level for my needs.
I can’t recommend Amplified more highly — you won’t regret choosing them for Pilates!

For the expecting mothers– I’m 26 weeks and Angie was fantastic… accommodating and very knowledgeable. I know I’d like the class if I wasn’t pregnant but her attention to expecting mothers is above and beyond. A++

As a male in his thirties, I have tried numerous fitness establishments. Many experts I have had the honor to train with have suggested Pilates to me for years. I do a lot of high intensity workouts and despise stretching. I had the same stereotypical opinion of Pilates that I would imagine most men have, its «feminine» and not for men. After six months of Amplified, I couldn’t have been more wrong. I have dominated the reformer, chair, jump board, and any other apparatus Angie, Erin and the amazing team of instructors come up with to challenge and motivate me to new heights. I have become longer and leaner, my waist has shrunk, my golf game is down 10 strokes, my breathing is off the charts, and my mental awareness is at an all time high. I can even almost touch my toes. Each week I come across a new benefit. Often I will go upstairs and take a class at Trainology and then do a Pilates session. To me this is nirvana. The atmosphere and vibe at Amplified is great. A wide array of music is played as well as seeing other clients of all ages and abilities. The studio is immaculate, I feel like the cleaning lady is a customer as she happens to be there every time I come in for a session and my times vary. The equipment is all top notch. The instructors are all amazing, they keep it fun yet challenging. I ca be a difficult client yet each instructor is able to adjust to my personality and do an hour session that breezes by. I also in the past have had some knee issues when working out with trainers. So far, with Pilates this has gone away due to its low impact. If you are a male who is looking to incorporate Pilates into your workout routine don’t hesitate. I wish I listened to others years ago. I am lucky I found Amplified. Crush it.

Amplified Pilates is definitely the best Pilates studio inside and outside of Chicago. I travel a lot for work and wish Amplified would open studios in other cities. What makes the studio stand out is the instructors and quality of the equipment. The instructors are top notch, everyone knows the body so well and caters how they teach to your personal needs. They are friendly and have become an extension of my life and daily routine.
Being in downtown Chicago I expect a premium experience and Amplified delivers that. Their equipment is state of the art and high end and the studio is well designed and always cleaned. Most importantly, the privates and group sessions kick my ass. I’m looking for a workout that isn’t easy and Amplified delivers. I’m a runner and do spin classes and wanted something that I could add to my mix for flexibility and toning. Other Pilates studios have been sub par and easy and I haven’t seen results. Not the case at all at Amplified. I highly encourage you to check it out!

I cannot recommend Amplified Pilates Center enough. I have done Pilates with a few studios over the last 6 years but I have been with Angie since she opened her studio a few years ago. The team she has put together is incredibly passionate about what they do and they tailor each workout to your specific needs. Many of the Pilates studios in the city have you doing the same routines over and over however Angie integrates the core principles of Pilates with what we know today is best for our body. In three years of workouts I have never done the same one twice. Be warned: Angie never misses an opportunity to push her clients and that is why they all see such amazing results. I love spinning and other traditional cardio workouts but integrating Pilates into my routine has been transformational. I leave my sessions feeling amazing both physically and mentally. I truly cannot say enough good things about Angie, Leslie, and Erin. I would never go anywhere else.

I love this studio! I’ve been fortunate enough to take classes with all of the instructors (Angie, Erin and Lesley) and they are all fantastic! Given the small class size, you definitely receive a tremendous amount of personalized attention which keeps you motivated and challenged throughout your workout! I’ll definitely be coming back time and time again.