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Ray Meyer Fitness and Recreation Center: DePaul University
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North Side, Chicago
"It promotes a healthy mind and body :)"(2 Tips)
"Heather's classes are the absolute best."(2 Tips)
"Order quesadillas or a chicken caesar sandwich, both are amazing."(2 Tips)
"Zumba with Julia is the best class ever."(10 Tips)
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- The food at the cafe is the best. In my opinion, the best on campus. Order quesadillas or a chicken caesar sandwich, both are amazing. You can't go wrong with a smoothie either!
Yoann D. BakalaApril 15, 2016Great fitness center. Mainly for DePaul student but also offer memberships to the public. I have find all the equipments and machinery my workout plan consist of.
James LangstonAugust 13, 2014Noise-canceling headphones a must to drown out the "yah, brah"s & "ugghh dooood!"s in the background as you workout. Easiest to avoid the Brah Bunch before 9am & after 6pm.
DePaul UniversityAugust 15, 2011Named for DePaul's legendary coach, the fitness center opened in 1999. Ray, 85, was on hand to dunk a basketball (with help from a stepladder). One of his players, NBA forward Tyrone Corbin, helped.
Take a class of LaVar's, especially the Extreme Circuit one. He keeps changing the routine so you work out different parts and so it doesn't get boring.
If you plan on talking on your cell phone on the treadmill stay home.
If you have been doing the same workout for a while and expect different results we should talk. Work with a personal trainer and get the results you have been looking for.
William DickinsonDecember 5, 2014There are 3 squat racks but they are busy during the school year, especially from 3-5pm
Mind and body classes are the best and at a reasonable rate - 3 month pass is this best for the area.
People listening to their phones/iPods should also use the disinfecting wipes to clean their devices after working out! :)
- Heather's classes are the absolute best. If the older lady is subbing for her you'll wanna workout on your own
CellucorApril 20, 2013Wipe down that equipment after you finish up each exercise! Leaving a sweaty mess simply isn't cool!
KoreFitDecember 20, 2011Try the KoreFit machine - it provides a full body workout in one piece of equipment (especially for your core!)
Jen AprahamianApril 9, 2011Friday nights after 7pm, the second floor is nearly empty -- you can have your choice of equipment!
The raquetball courts are great fun and the raquet rentals are free.
Phi Psi DePaulMay 3, 2012It's almost guaranteed that you will find a Phi Psi brother working out at any given time of day. #teamilzeta
If you time it right, the locker room smells like old bananas and sweaty underwear at the same time.- Zumba with Julia is the best class ever. It's so much fun!
- StreetWise_CHIJune 25, 2012After sweating out all those calories recharge with a StreetWise. It promotes a healthy mind and body :)
Take a 5 week yoga or Pilates class. Most classes start the week of Feb 13. Register now.- If you want to talk on your cell phone get off the treadmill. Let someone else who really wants to work out use it.
Take Thurs. night Abs and Stretch w/ @hihaivu! You won't regret it :)
Hope they bring back happy hour fitness. Best class ever!
Don't lift in flip flops, Toms, etc. if you value your toes.
Shane SweeneyApril 17, 2010Put away your weights when you're done with them! Nothing is more annoying than picking up a stack of 45lbs in the middle of a circuit lift.
If you think you're a badass, do any class Heather teaches.
- Don't use the vending machine to purchase Gatorade. It takes your money and gives you nothing. You would have go to ID services to get your refund.
- Shane SweeneyFebruary 17, 2011Don't make out in the weight room. Worst experience of my young life. What the hell were you thinking
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Ray Meyer Fitness and Recreation Center: DePaul University
2235 N Sheffield Ave (at W Belden Ave)
Chicago, IL 60614
United States
Chicago, IL 60614
United States
Cardio & weight equipment, classes, indoor track & pool, Olympic weight lifting, racquetball, swimming, massage, basketball, babysitting, and more!
Open until 11:30 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- 5:30 AM–11:30 PM
- Fri
- 5:30 AM–10:00 PM
- Sat–Sun
- 7:00 AM–10:00 PM
(773) 325-4555
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