Explore different yoga styles offered at Gym 1801 in Evanston and find the right practice for your lifestyle. Whether you're looking to build strength, improve flexibility, or support recovery, there's a class for you.

Strength training is one of the most effective ways to age with power, resilience, and confidence. Learn how building strength now can help you thrive later—with expert insights from Wez Parkes, Coach at Gym 1801.

Discover how Jiwoo Ro overhauled her approach to fitness, fueling, and recovery. Learn science-backed strategies to repair muscle, reduce inflammation, and optimize performance—especially for women 40+.

The Fitness Concierge Session at Gym 1801 combines movement screening and body composition analysis to build a smarter, more personalized training plan. Learn how this free member benefit helps you move better, train smarter, and achieve your goals faster.

Wes Parkes shares his personal journey with cryotherapy—from early hesitations to science-backed results. Learn how cold therapy at Gym 1801 supports muscle recovery, mental clarity, and total well-being.

Former collegiate athlete Jane Alexander shares how yoga can take your training to the next level. Whether you're an endurance runner or a powerlifter, discover how yoga builds strength, stability, focus, and recovery for athletes at every level.

Wes Parkes explores how cryotherapy and red-light therapy have transformed his recovery, performance, and mindset. Learn how Gym 1801 integrates these cutting-edge tools into a holistic wellness plan for serious results.

Golfers at every level can benefit from the Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) process at Gym 1801. Learn how TPI’s science-backed screening and training system improves swing mechanics, strength, and power for a stronger, more consistent game.

Pat Bateman shares how a key Jiu Jitsu principle helped salvage a $400M real estate deal. Discover the surprising ways martial arts can sharpen your mindset, improve decision-making, and translate into high-stakes business success.

New to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu? Get answers to your most common questions about starting BJJ at Gym 1801—from what to wear and how to sign up, to training formats and self-defense benefits.

Explore Gym 1801’s Youth Sports Academy—where young athletes build strength, agility, and confidence through expert-led team training. Learn about our programs, drop-in options, assessments, and membership structure.

Winter is a season for slowing down, restoring energy, and building resilience. Jane Alexander shares yoga therapy practices, breathwork, and winter wellness tips to help you stay healthy, grounded, and energized all season long.

The raw and humbling experience of his early days training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Chicago. Discover how facing defeat on the mat fueled a lifelong commitment to the art—and why true strength comes from perseverance.

Yoga instructor Jiwoo Ro shares her personal journey of rediscovery through yoga, showing how the practice meets you where you are—helping you build strength, find balance, and reconnect with yourself at Gym 1801.

What makes the ultimate Jiu-Jitsu gym? Clean mats, expert instruction, recovery tools, and flexible classes top the list. See how Gym 1801 stacks up—and why it’s setting a new standard for BJJ training and community.

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Gym 1801 in Evanston blends fitness, recovery, and mindfulness into a modern holistic wellness experience. Explore how our inclusive programs help you build strength, reduce stress, and connect with a supportive community.

At Gym 1801’s Youth Sports Academy, we build more than strong athletes—we develop confidence, character, and teamwork through structured, high-performance training. Learn how YSA helps youth athletes thrive on and off the field.