Bolt Fitness is a strength and conditioning studio that offers group classes and personal training ⚡️ Our group sessions are open to all fitness levels.
We pride ourselves in creating an atmosphere where newcomers and fitness enthusiasts can work side-by-side. Our expert coaches program classes that are safe, fun, and built to make adaptations to your body!
09/04/2026
We’ve entered the last four weeks of our 12-week program... Power!
Olympic Weightlifting movements will be more heavily implemented in these workouts to further build our speed and explosiveness. While we will make these heavy, we will also take time to objectively implement Velocity Based Training.
You may drop the bar in between reps, but they should be performed one after the other. Drop the heaviest weight you hit in the comments ⬇️
Member Spotlight: Jason Williams
This month we’re featuring Jason, a Bolt member since August 2022! ⚡️
Favorite class: Olympic Weightlifting. Having an hour each week to focus on Olympic lifting has been a game changer. The coaches provide great targeted feedback, and the Sunday vibes are always fun and supportive.
Favorite Skill: Power Cleans + Squat Sn**ch. Power cleans - seeing the progression of my form and being able to add weight has been rewarding. Squat snatches, however, are easily the most humbling—but that challenge keeps me motivated.
Why did you choose Bolt? I didn’t really choose Bolt—Bolt chose me. Thanks to Steph, my very own gym was built on the bottom floor of my apartment building, so I figured I had to give it a try :) After more than 12 years of group fitness in Chicago, it has become the only way I like to train. When I moved to Ravenswood, finding a new gym downstairs was pretty tough to beat.
The better question is why I stayed. The answer is the coaches, the programming, and the community. After nearly 800 classes, there are still new movements and programs being introduced, and you can tell a lot of thought goes into every phase of training. The coaches genuinely want everyone to improve, and the community keeps me motivated. Struggling through assault-bike intervals together is a sure fire way to build friendships.
Thanks to Steph and Bolt, I get to wake up, take 15 steps, have the best 7 a.m. workout with friends and make new ones along the way.
Fun fact: Born and raised in South Florida. Lived in Chicago for last 15 years - still haven’t been to Wisconsin.
We’re so grateful to have Jason as part of our amazing community! 💪
08/29/2026
Grit Games Training WOD ⚡️
40 minutes. 4 stations. 2 rounds.
Three weeks until Grit Games! This workout is all about building stamina and maintaining performance under fatigue. Pacing is the key to success in this one. These sprint stations may feel good in Round 1, but keep some energy in the tank to power you through Round 2.
Sign up for Hyrox Performance class on Sunday, September 5th, at 11:00am to take on this challenge!
We’re nothing without our community ⚡️💙
08/25/2026
HOKA Run Club will be back for our 2nd annual Track Day at Montrose Track! Come put the Hoka Rocket X3s to the test. Built for speed, this carbon-plated racing shoe is designed to deliver a responsive and propulsive ride perfect for pushing the pace.
This event is FREE for members and open to nonmembers for only $15. Choose from four events to test your speed and endurance: 100m dash, 4x400m relay, 1600m, and the World’s Toughest Half Mile.
Sign up at the link in our bio!
GRIT GAMES MOVEMENT STANDARDS
Barbell Cleans 🏋️
1. Start each rep with the barbell on the floor.
2. Finish with full hip & knee extension and the bar secured in a front racked position.
3. Both power cleans and squat cleans & touch-and-go and single reps are allowed.
NO REP: Dropping the bar before reaching full hip & knee extension.
Partner Transitions: Barbell must return to the floor before your partner begins their next rep.
GRIT GAMES MOVEMENT STANDARDS
Pull Ups 🆙
RX
1. Start each rep with arms fully extended.
2. Chin must clearly break the horizontal plane of the bar.
3. Strict and kipping pull ups are permitted. No jumping pull ups, bands, or external assistance.
NO REP: Chin fails to surpass the bar or athlete fails to return to full arm extension.
SCALED
1. Start from a controlled hang with heels supported on a 12 inch box.
2. Chin must clearly break the horizontal plane of the bar while keeping hips directly underneath the bar.
3. No jumping pull ups, bands, or external assistance.
NO REP: Reaching full hip extension, leaning back to pull chest to the bar, chin fails to surpass the bar, or athlete fails to return to full arm extension.
Partner Transitions: Working athlete must dismount before partner begins.
GRIT GAMES MOVEMENT STANDARDS
Deadball Carry 🪨
1. Deadball must be fully secured in a carry position (bear hug or over-the-shoulder) behind the start line before beginning.
2. Deadball can be dropped at any time, but athlete must re-secure before continuing forward progress.
3. Deadball must be carried past finish line and back into designated equipment area before continuing.
NO REP: Forward progression before the deadball is secured, throwing/kicking/rolling the deadball along the course, failing to carry it over the finish line.
Partner Transitions: Working athlete must place or drop the deadball by their feet before their partner picks it up. Direct passing is not permitted.
GRIT GAMES MOVEMENT STANDARDS
Box Jump/Step Overs 📦
RX - Box Jump Overs
1. Jump on the box and establish both feet on top.
2. STEP down to the other side. Reps are counted when feet reach the floor on the other side of the box.
NO R
08/18/2026
We’re teaming up with HOKA Run Club for our next event! Attendants will have the opportunity to wear the Hoka Clifton Pros on our 5k run through Ravenswood. This ultra-cushioned is both lightweight and responsive, making it perfect for daily miles and performance runs.
After the run, you’ll enjoy post-run coffee and pastries with our crew! Ready to run? Sign up at the link in our bio.
08/12/2026
Bolt Fitness is coming together at Lurie Children’s Race Against Cancer on Thursday, September 17, because every child facing cancer deserves the very best chance at a healthy future. Our team fundraising goal is $10,000!
Here’s how you can help:
🏃♀️ Join our team (run and walk options available) and help us fundraise
💙 Donate to our fundraising team
Sign up for the race or donate to our page at the link in bio!
Last month we hosted our first Youth Performance Showcase! This event was an opportunity for young atheletes to test their speed, agility, strength, and power while gaining insight into their athletic strengths and areas for improvement.
Be on the lookout for our next youth performance showcase date in October! And in the meantime, send us a message if you’d like to lock in a small group training spot for your athlete. Spots are limited to 6 athletes per group.
| Monday | 6am - 2:30pm |
| 4pm - 7pm | |
| Tuesday | 6am - 1pm |
| 4pm - 7pm | |
| Wednesday | 6am - 1pm |
| 4pm - 7pm | |
| Thursday | 6am - 2:30pm |
| 4pm - 7pm | |
| Friday | 6am - 2:30pm |
| 4pm - 6pm | |
| Saturday | 8am - 12pm |