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Chicago · River North

BUILD YOUR STRONGEST SELF

1-on-1 personal training with certified coach Marcus Reed. Custom programs, real accountability, and a private studio built for serious results — not crowds.

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500+ Clients transformed

12 Years coaching

NASM Certified elite

Marcus Reed Head Coach · CSCS, NASM-CPT

Strength Fat loss Athletic perf

Training programs

Pick your path

Every program includes movement assessment, custom programming, and progress tracking in our app.

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1-on-1 Personal Training

Private sessions tailored to your goals — fat loss, muscle gain, or performance. 45–60 min, 2–4× per week.

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HIIT & Conditioning

High-intensity circuits to torch fat and build engine. Small group, max 4 people.

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Strength & Power

Barbell, dumbbell, and functional strength. Progressive overload done right.

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Nutrition Coaching

Macro plans, habit coaching, and weekly check-ins — no fad diets.

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Online Coaching

Custom training app, video form checks, and weekly coach calls from anywhere.

-32 LB Avg. client fat loss · 12 wks

Your coach

No cookie-cutter workouts.
Just results.

Marcus Reed spent 8 years as a collegiate strength coach before opening Forge Athletics. He specializes in busy professionals who want maximum results in minimum time — without living in the gym.

Every client starts with a movement screen, body composition scan, and goal-setting session. Your program evolves every 4 weeks based on data — not guesswork.

NASM-CPT · CSCS · Precision Nutrition L1
Former D1 Strength & Conditioning Coach
500+ clients · 12 years in the industry
Featured in Men's Health & Chicago Tribune

The facility

Train in a private performance studio

No overcrowded floors. Full rack setup, turf zone, assault bikes, and recovery area — capped at 12 members on floor at once.

Main lifting floor — rogue racks, platforms & free weights

1-on-1 coaching bays with dedicated equipment

Conditioning zone — turf, sleds & battle ropes

Membership

Invest in yourself

No enrollment fees. Cancel anytime with 30 days notice. First session always free.

Starter

^$149

per month · 4 sessions

4 personal training sessions
Custom workout plan
App access & tracking
Email support

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Performance

^$279

per month · 8 sessions

8 personal training sessions
Nutrition coaching included
Body comp scans monthly
Priority booking times
Recovery lounge access

Real people. Real transformations.

Representative client outcomes over 12–16 week coaching blocks.

Week 0

Week 16

David · -28 lbs · +12 lb muscle Desk job to deadlifting 2× bodyweight

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Week 12

Sarah · -18 lbs · first pull-up Postpartum return to fitness

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Week 14

James · marathon PR -42 min Strength + conditioning hybrid block

Client voice

What members say

-34 lbs in 14 weeks
Marcus doesn't let you slack. Best shape of my life at 42 — and I only train 3 days a week. Mike T. · Performance member

First pull-up ever
I was intimidated by gyms for years. Forge feels like a private studio with a coach who actually cares. Aisha K. · Starter member

Marathon PR crushed
The hybrid strength + conditioning program took 38 minutes off my marathon time. Worth every penny. Chris L. · Elite member

FAQ

Good to know

You'll tour the studio, complete a short movement assessment, discuss your goals with Marcus, and finish with a sample workout. Plan for 45 minutes. Bring water and athletic shoes.

Absolutely. About 40% of our clients had never followed a structured program before joining. Every exercise is scaled to your level and progressed safely.

No — Forge Athletics is a private studio. Your membership includes full facility access during scheduled sessions (and recovery lounge for Performance & Elite tiers).

Yes. Pause for up to 30 days per year (travel, injury, etc.). Cancel anytime with 30 days written notice — no hidden fees or contracts.

Find us

River North studio

Forge Athletics

435 N Clark Street, Suite 200
Chicago, IL 60654

Hours: Mon–Fri 5am–9pm · Sat 7am–2pm

Parking: Validated garage parking available

BUILD YOUR STRONGEST SELF