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About this location
Dog House Fitness: Community, Movement and Nutrition is an independent gym at 5242 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL. It's one of 942 gyms and studios GymGuide lists in Chicago. Its website gives its hours as “Mon–Fri 5:00a–8:00p · Sat 8:00a–8:00p”. Listed amenities include personal training. Equipment on file covers free weights (unverified). The gym hasn't claimed this listing yet, so its details come from public business data.
From doghousefitnesschicago.com
Dog House Fitness in Chicago, IL offers fitness classes for all ages. Call (773) 908-7654.
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On their website
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Who this gym is for
People who want a friendly, community-focused gym for general fitness — strength work, functional sessions, and steady cardio — and who are comfortable checking the specific equipment and services at the location before joining.
What to expect
Expect a mixed-age, community vibe with a varied but not standardized equipment mix: typically free weights, some machines, and cardio kit, though exact brands/quantities and class offerings differ by location — ask about what you need before signing up.
Less ideal for
Not the best choice if you require guaranteed specialized, high-end equipment, consistent class schedules across branches, or elite competition-level gear.
This location: This location lists personal training.
A training-suitability read from the gym's type and listed features — not a review.
Amenities
Equipment intelligence
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
~90 exercises across this gym's gearEach links to a full how-to with form, muscles worked and progressions.
Your first week here
Build a full plan →A balanced starter split using only the equipment this location has.
Day 1
Full-body strength
- Barbell Back Squat· Squat
- Dumbbell Bench Press· Horizontal Push
- One-Arm Dumbbell Row· Horizontal Pull
- Farmer's Carry· Core
Day 2
Posterior chain + push/pull
- Barbell Deadlift· Hinge
- Dumbbell Shoulder Press· Vertical Push
- Pull-Up· Vertical Pull
- Sled Push· Cardio
General guidance, not a prescription — scale sets, reps and load to your level.
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What are the hours at Dog House Fitness: Community, Movement and Nutrition?
Dog House Fitness: Community, Movement and Nutrition's website (doghousefitnesschicago.com) gives its hours as Mon–Fri 5:00a–8:00p · Sat 8:00a–8:00p. Confirm with the club before a first visit.
How much does Dog House Fitness: Community, Movement and Nutrition 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 Dog House Fitness: Community, Movement and Nutrition have?
Dog House Fitness: Community, Movement and Nutrition lists Personal Training.
What equipment does Dog House Fitness: Community, Movement and Nutrition have?
You can expect Free Weights.
Where is Dog House Fitness: Community, Movement and Nutrition located?
Dog House Fitness: Community, Movement and Nutrition is at 5242 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL.
Is Dog House Fitness: Community, Movement and Nutrition a good fit for my training?
People who want a friendly, community-focused gym for general fitness — strength work, functional sessions, and steady cardio — and who are comfortable checking the specific equipment and services at the location before joining.