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Charter Fitness
3128 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
Mon–Fri 5:00a–10:00p · Sat–Sun 7:00a–7:00p
Membership varies
Pricing not confirmed
About this location
Charter Fitness Avondale is a gym at 3128 N California Ave, Chicago, IL. It's one of 942 gyms and studios GymGuide lists in Chicago. The listing gives its hours as open 5 AM–10 PM weekdays, 7 AM–7 PM weekends. The gym hasn't claimed this listing yet, so its details come from public business data.
Description on file
No-frills value club with a compact but complete strength-and-cardio setup.
Who this gym is for
People who want a performance-focused space for heavy barbell work, Olympic lifting, powerlifting, or CrossFit-style WODs — athletes and committed lifters who value coaching and a hard-training environment over creature comforts.
What to expect
Expect a gritty, no-frills floor with multiple platforms, racks, bumpers and iron, sleds and functional gear, and few cardio machines or spa-style amenities; the vibe is focused and communal, often loud and coach-led during classes or sessions.
Less ideal for
Not the best fit if you want lots of beginner hand-holding, plush amenities (sauna/pool), or a mainly machine-based, low-impact bodybuilding or steady-state cardio experience.
This location: This location lists personal training and tanning.
A training-suitability read from the gym's type and listed features — not a review.
Amenities
Equipment intelligence
Cardio
Matrix Fitness
Selectorized Strength
Matrix Fitness
Plate-Loaded
Hammer Strength
Free Weights
Dumbbells, barbells, benches and racks.
Verification: Unverified. Listed from public business data; nothing confirmed yet. How we verify →
What you can train here
~118 exercises across this gym's gearEach links to a full how-to with form, muscles worked and progressions.
Selectorized Strength
Your first week here
Build a full plan →A balanced starter split using only the equipment this location has.
Day 1
Full-body strength
- Leg Press· Squat
- Machine Chest Press· Horizontal Push
- Machine Row· Horizontal Pull
- Farmer's Carry· Core
Day 2
Posterior chain + push/pull
- Barbell Deadlift· Hinge
- Machine Shoulder Press· Vertical Push
- Lat Pulldown· Vertical Pull
- Treadmill Walking· Cardio
General guidance, not a prescription — scale sets, reps and load to your level.
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What are the hours at Charter Fitness Avondale?
Charter Fitness Avondale lists hours of Mon–Fri 5:00a–10:00p · Sat–Sun 7:00a–7:00p. Confirm with the club before a first visit.
How much does Charter Fitness Avondale cost?
Membership pricing isn't confirmed for this location yet. Request pricing through GymGuide and the club can respond with current rates.
What amenities does Charter Fitness Avondale have?
Charter Fitness Avondale lists Personal training and Tanning. This isn't confirmed by the club yet — check before you go.
What equipment does Charter Fitness Avondale have?
You can expect Cardio, Selectorized Strength, Plate-Loaded and Free Weights. This isn't confirmed by the club yet — check before you go.
Where is Charter Fitness Avondale located?
Charter Fitness Avondale is at 3128 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60618.
Is Charter Fitness Avondale a good fit for my training?
People who want a performance-focused space for heavy barbell work, Olympic lifting, powerlifting, or CrossFit-style WODs — athletes and committed lifters who value coaching and a hard-training environment over creature comforts.