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Chicago's Barbell Club

Build Strength One Rep At A Time

Coached strength classes, conditioning workouts, and recovery sessions — programmed for real life and real results.

Our Classes

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About Tempo

Old-School Iron. Modern Coaching.

Tempo Barbell House pairs old-school iron with modern programming. Every membership starts with a movement screen, so your plan fits your body — not the other way around.

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From your first session to your five-hundredth, a coach is on the floor with you — cueing lifts, scaling workouts, and keeping training fun.

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Coaching That Meets You Where You Are

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Certified Coaches, Real Results

Certified coaches who lift with you, not at you. Meet the team behind the programming.

Class Timetable

This Week On The Floor

Pick a day, grab a spot. All levels welcome — coaches scale every workout.

Class NameBody Building
Time10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
TrainerMarcus Reed
Class NameFitness
Time9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
TrainerAlina Ford
Class NameRunning
Time4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
TrainerDwayne Cole
Class NameNight Burn
Time6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
TrainerMarcus Reed
Class NameCycling
Time7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
TrainerAlina Ford
Class NamePower Lifting
Time10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
TrainerMarcus Reed
Class NameKarate
Time5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
TrainerDwayne Cole
Class NameMeditation
Time7:30 PM - 8:15 PM
TrainerAlina Ford
Class NameWorkout
Time8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
TrainerDwayne Cole
Class NameBody Building
Time10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
TrainerMarcus Reed
Class NameMartial Arts
Time5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
TrainerDwayne Cole
Class NameFitness
Time6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
TrainerAlina Ford
Class NameCycling
Time7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
TrainerAlina Ford
Class NameRunning
Time9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
TrainerDwayne Cole
Class NamePower Lifting
Time4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
TrainerMarcus Reed
Class NameNight Burn
Time6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
TrainerAlina Ford
Class NameBody Building
Time10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
TrainerMarcus Reed
Class NameKarate
Time12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
TrainerDwayne Cole
Class NameWorkout
Time5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
TrainerAlina Ford
Class NameMartial Arts
Time6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
TrainerDwayne Cole
Class NameWeekend Warrior
Time9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
TrainerMarcus Reed
Class NameCycling
Time11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
TrainerAlina Ford
Class NameOpen Mat
Time1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
TrainerDwayne Cole
Class NameMeditation
Time4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
TrainerAlina Ford
Class NameLong Ride
Time10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
TrainerAlina Ford
Class NameRecovery Flow
Time12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
TrainerAlina Ford
Class NameOpen Gym
Time8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
TrainerFloor Coach
Class NameSunday Circuit
Time5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
TrainerMarcus Reed

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30% offFirst Month For New Members
  • Weekly Class Schedule
  • Modern Equipment
  • Personal Coaching Plans
  • Student Free Access
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Memberships

Choose Your Membership

No initiation fees, no lock-in. Pause or cancel anytime with 30 days notice.

Monthly Yearly

Basic

  • Open-gym access, 5am to 11pm
  • Coached strength sessions
  • Welcome session with a coach
  • 16+ group classes every month
  • Functional movement screen
  • Locker room and towel service

$19/Month

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Premium

  • Open-gym access, 5am to 11pm
  • Coached strength sessions
  • Welcome session with a coach
  • 16+ group classes every month
  • Functional movement screen
  • Monthly 1-on-1 coaching session

$69/Month

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Become A Trainer

Turn your passion into a profession. Get certified on our floor with mentorship from senior coaches.

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Become A Trainer

Lead classes, coach clients, and grow with a team that invests in your development every quarter.

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Pro Shop

The Tempo Pro Shop

The same gear we train with — sneakers, kits, dumbbells, and wraps, shipped to your door.

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Portrait of member James Anderson
James AndersonSportsman★★★★★
“I have trained in five gyms across the city and nothing touches Tempo. The coaches fixed my deadlift in a month, and the 6am crew keeps me honest. Down 14 kilos and stronger than ever.”
Portrait of member Priya Raman
Priya RamanMarathon Runner★★★★★
“The cycling and recovery classes rebuilt my base after injury. Alina's programming got me to a pain-free half marathon in sixteen weeks. Worth every cent of the Starter plan.”
Portrait of member Daniel Kim
Daniel KimMember since 2021★★★★★
“Power lifting with Marcus added 40 kilos to my total in a year. The floor is never overcrowded, the equipment is immaculate, and the 30% intro offer made starting a no-brainer.”
From The Floor

Training Notes & Club News

Training tips, nutrition notes, and club news from the Tempo coaching team.

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