Meet Coach Aurisa
Hi everyone! My name is Aurisa. With almost two years of experience working at W3Body, I specialize in both strength and team training, dedicated to helping clients achieve their fitness goals through tailored programs and ongoing support. My journey began in high school during my sophomore year when I joined the track and field […]
Meet Coach Vivian
Hey Hey! My name is Vivian, Coach Vivian to some. I am first generation Mexican American. I speak both English and Spanish. I am also a proud mother of 3. Two older daughters and a son. Because I am a mother my free time is spent with them and taking naps- Usually consists of Saturday […]
7 Reasons Women Over 40 Should Lift Weights: Unlocking the Power of Strength Training
1. Boost Your Metabolism Picture this: A faster metabolism means burning more calories, even while you’re resting! By incorporating strength training into your routine, you can rev up your metabolism and support healthy weight management. As we age, our metabolism tends to slow down, but lifting weights can give it a much-needed kickstart. 2. Say […]
The Power of Strength Training
The Power of Strength Trainig As we get ready to open our new women-only training gym in Elmhurst, IL, we want to share some thoughts on the power of strength training for women! Do you know what’s awesome? How often I have heard this phrase from women lately: “I just want to get stronger.” I […]
Business Excellence Award – City of Berwyn
George W. Ashby Award for Business Excellence Thank you to the City of Berwyn and the Berwyn Development Corporation for recognizing W3Body, A Women’s Gym as the 2022 recipient of the George W. Ashby award for business excellence. We were honored to receive this award that is given to one Berwyn-based business per year that presents […]
W3Body App Launches January 2017!
It is finally here! The W3Body APP for members. We are so excited to bring this mobile/tech feature to our members to help them stay engaged and ultimately, achieve the results they are looking for. We strongly feel at W3 that this new app will help our members by keeping them engaged with the W3 […]
More than Just a Gym: My Summer at W3Body
I had always thought of myself as athletic–not particularly fit, active, or passionate about exercise. This led me to believe that regular exercise wasn’t meant for me–that I’d throw around a basketball or a tennis racket when I felt like it. I would run on the treadmill for 20 minutes once or twice a week, […]
Women’s Workout Chicago to Introduce Small Group Personal Training
The Women’s Workout & Wellness on Lawrence Ave in Chicago and the W3 on the south side, 51st and Kedzie, in Chicago now offer small group personal training! All W3 locations have always offered one on one personal training services and large group training (aka TEAM functional training), but these 2 locations now offer something […]
W3 Hosts WERQ fitness group exercise dance certification!
What is WERQ? WERQ is a fitness dance class. All of the music in this class is current top 40 pop, hip hop and rock. Unlike other hip hop fitness formats, WERQ ensures that anyone who is teaching this format is a fitness professional- in other words, holds a nationally recognized group fitness certification, such […]
W3 Chicago Spotlight: Group Exercise Instructor of the Month July
Introducing W3’s Instructor of the Month! Who’s in the spotlight? She was a member for 6 years and then turned into a group exercise instructor. While a member, she lost 131 pounds! And has obtained her Turbokick certification and also HardBody certification through Women’s Workout & Wellness since her weight loss. She continues to inspire […]