about us
serving the Chicago area as your guide on the journey to a healthier, happier self
our mission
At Chicago Elite Fitness, our goal is to create lasting positive changes to the overall wellness of our community through dedicated efforts to creating an inclusive, supporting, and safe environment where all types of individuals can authentically better themselves, physically, mentally, and emotionally.
We are not just a gym. At CEF we are a safe space for life change. Anyone that has been a member with us for more than a few months can testify to the unique environment that is fostered by our coaching staff and our community.
For many of our members, CEF has become a place they come to unwind, decompress, and visit with friends, all the while knowing that they can be their true authentic self.
No matter what your background is, your age, race, religion, or political beliefs… Within the walls of CEF, we are all athletes on the same journey. In this gym we all root for each other. We all push each other through difficult times, we all celebrate breakthroughs both physical and mental. In this gym, we all may look and act a little different but when you’re a member of the CEF Family, you will always have somewhere you belong.
OUR MISSION:
TO PROVIDE
positive & challenging environments promoting health, fitness, well being & community
our story
Chicago Elite Fitness was founded by a few friends looking to create a space for themselves and others to work out in when returning home from the military. The space was gritty and grinding and provided difficult workouts that challenged people to grow and become better versions of themselves. This identified well with CrossFit and the gym rebranded to Bucktown CrossFit upon it’s affiliation with CrossFit in 2012. Throughout the years, Chicago Elite Fitness has bounced through a few locations but wherever it went it attracted people who wanted to strive for better, healthier, stronger versions of themselves.
Fast forward to today, under different management, but some of those same truths stand true. Chicago Elite Fitness strives to create an atmosphere where everyone, no matter their race, gender, orientation, identification, or background, can find a place to belong and strive to become a better version of themselves, no matter what that looks like.
We as a fitness community strive to uphold the idea that fitness and wellness are for everyone, and that people should be able to do what they want to do in and outside the gym. With every workout having the capability to be scaled to any experience level, we encourage people to push themselves in a safe and controlled environment. To build their fitness alongside others who share the same goals, even if they may look a little different. Our mission is simple, to help each and every person who steps through our doors become a more stronger, confident version of themselves so that they can take what they do in the gym and apply the same determination and drive to the outside world. We want to better people. And that extends far outside of a single hour long class in the gym.
So if you’re looking for a fitness community who will help guide you and bring you towards your goals, this is it. We’d love to have the opportunity to share in your journey. Click the link and reach out, and we will set up a time to have you come out to check out the space, and maybe try a class as well!
OUR COACHES ARE WHAT SETS US APART
OUR TEAM
ANDREW WESTCOTT
CHRIS
RIEMANN
Matt
Lamson
Bridget
Langan
social Media
MEGAN WESTCOTT
Lulu
Ofei
Lexi
Leneau
Amy
Johnson
day-to-day operation
Henry
Hirschfeld
James
Rudyk
Matt
Magpantay
Brian
McCann
ARE YOU READY TO LEVEL UP?
getting started is easy!
1. SCHEDULE YOUR FIRST VISIT
Talk with a coach about your goals and learn how we can get you to your best self.
2. START YOUR TRAINING
You have defined your goals and you are ready to begin your journey. We will start you strong by taking you through the fundamentals of training and sound habits putting you on the road to success!
3. HAVE FUN REACHING NEW LEVELS
Once you have the basics down you’ll book classes easily on our app, enjoy the workouts with awesome people and reach your goals in no time!