Benchmark Fit Club

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5201 95th Street, Oak Lawn, IL 60453 5201 95th Street, Oak Lawn Directions
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Give yourself that extra push and head to Oak Lawn's Benchmark Fit Club, IL for a workout you'll remember. Work out with the experts at Oak Lawn's Benchmark Fit Club. You will love your results.

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    6:00 AM - 9:00 PM

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Benchmark Fit Club
Benchmark Fit Club

Monday

Group Personal Training
Instructor: Maria
Power Yoga
Instructor: Kathryn
Group Personal Training
Instructor: Maria
Group Personal Training
Instructor: Maria
Step It Up
Instructor: Andrea
Power Yoga
Instructor: Kathryn

Tuesday

Ab Attack
Instructor: Andrea
Power Yoga
Instructor: Kathryn
Group Personal Training
Instructor: Maria
6:30PM - 7:30PM - "300" Movement
Instructor: Mark
Power Yoga
Instructor: Kathryn

Wednesday

Group Personal Training
Instructor: Maria
Power Yoga
Instructor: Kathryn
Group Personal Training
Instructor: Maria
Midweek Pump
Instructor: Mark
Ab Attack
Instructor: Jimmy
Power Yoga
Instructor: Kathryn

Thursday

Step It Up
Instructor: Andrea
Power Yoga
Instructor: Kathryn
Group Personal Training
Instructor: Maria
"300" Movement
Instructor: Mark
Power Yoga
Instructor: Kathryn

Friday

Group Personal Training
Instructor: Maria
Power Yoga
Instructor: Kathryn
Butts n' Guts
Instructor: Andrea
Group Personal Training
Instructor: Maria
Ab Attack
Instructor: Jimmy
Group Personal Training
Instructor: Maria
Friday Night Pump
Instructor: Mark

Saturday

Day After Detox
Instructor: Mark
Ab Attack
Instructor: Jimmy
Body Weight Blast
Instructor: Ashton/Shawn

Classes

Bfc Fit Formula
Our cutting-edge strength and conditioning classes are designed to target every major muscle group while building endurance. Train, define, and strengthen, while reshaping your body from head to toe. Tighten and tone using innovative tools to maximize your workout including free weights, step benches, ropes, and body bars. This is a great all-around class for people looking to burn calories, strengthen those muscles and get and stay fit!
Candlelight Yoga
Take some time for you in this restorative yoga class featuring illumination by candlelight. Don't worry, they're battery-operated. End your day feeling calm while cleansing your mind and stretching your body to leave you feeling refocused and conscious of your body and energy.
Vinyasa Yoga
Find the grace in your patience and perseverance by challenging the strength and flexibility of your body and mind. This class flows through poses while focusing on breathing, flexibility, and balance. Stimulate your parasympathetic nervous system to diminish stress and promote relaxation and progress your strength and flexibility. Trust in your body as you flow from beginner to advanced as you succeed and exceed your comfortable range of motion. Elogonate your muscles and relax your mind so you can stand taller and stronger with confidence each day.
Bfc Total Body Conditioning
Using a mix of calisthenic and body weight exercises, this interval and strength training class will optimize cardiovascular health and push you beyond your limitations. With modified regressions to accommodate every level, your heart rate will remain elevated to accomplish maximum results. This class will help with weight loss, building strength, and conditioning your muscles to work the way they were intended to work – HARD! You may grimace and sneer at us during the class but you'll be smiling in the mirror soon after!

Trainers

John Allen
John was born and raised in the south side of Chicago. He graduated from the National Personal Training Institute (NPTI) and has worked as a trainer for several years at multiple gym locations. At Benchmark he has the opportunity to truly help people meet their fitness goals and keep Benchmark's members accountable. John specializes in weight loss, strength training, toning and tightening and education toward overall healthy living. John's interest in fitness and training started after he lost a staggering 105lbs in 2005. He did this the smart way through eating healthy and working out with a personal trainer. He wants to see his members do the same.
Katy Kukman
Katy has been an athlete her whole life, having played softball, basketball and volleyball. She earned her degree from DePaul University where she served as a G.A. in DePaul's athletic department. She spent several years working as an Assistant Strength and Conditioning coach. From there, she began personal training at a large, national gym and Benchmark Fit Club is happy to have her. Katy's interest in fitness began as a result of caring for her ailing Mother. Her Mother suffered from serious heart issues, requiring several surgeries. Katy wants to changes peoples' lives and teach them to live a healthy lifestyle. Lastly, Katy did not always look like an athlete. She admits to being a "chunky monkey" while growing up. As a result of her youth, her interest in athletics, and her desire to help people meet their fitness goals, Katy makes an amazing trainer.
Shawn Wynne
Shawn was born and raised in the south side of Chicago and is one of Oak Lawn's very own. Shawn graduated Oak Lawn Community Highschool in 2010 and pursued a career in the fitness field with the desire to help others achieve their fitness goals. He holds a certificate from the International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA) and has immeasurable experience in fitness program development as well as multi-unit management. Shawn has always had an extreme interest in fitness through an extensive athletic career beginning during his childhood that has carried on as a passion throughout his life. Shawn is not only a fantastic trainer who specializes in weight loss, strength training, and athletic conditioning, but he is known for his phenomenal customer service and client satisfaction feedback. With experience running over 12 health clubs and overseeing and developing fitness directors and over numerous personal trainers, Shawn has proven to be one of the most hard working, and passionate fitness enthusiast out there. We are excited to have Shawn on our team here at Benchmark Fit Club.
Andrea (Andy) Zylius
Andy is a group fitness instructor and trainer with BFC. She has been an athlete her whole life competing in everything from softball to Ironman Triathlons to body building. She was born and raised in the Oak Lawn area and started her fitness journey at Moraine Valley Community College where she earned her Fitness Trainer Certification before becoming a Certified Personal Trainer through the American Council on Exercise. Andy continued her education at the University of Illinois, Chicago by earning her B.S. in Movement Sciences and began working in areas of corporate wellness and private training all over the Chicago suburbs. She then continued on to achieve her M.S. in Exercise Science from North Eastern Illinois University and now teaches various lecture classes in the health field at Morainve Valley and Trinity Christian College. Andy has taught group fitness classes all throughout the 9 years she's been in the fitness industry and has a strong passion for motivating people to achieve their health goals and reach their fitness potential. She has a special appreciation for people who actively pursue a healthy lifestyle by taking what they learn in a fitness class or through personal training, and applying it to real-life, functional activities of daily living. Andy is very excited to be a part of the Benchmark team! BFC is thrilled to have her.
Kathryn Wesley
Kathryn discovered yoga in 2008; after being inspired by her first class, she immediately decided to pursue yoga as her career. She has since enjoyed the study of Hatha Yoga and meditation. Her contagious enthusiasm for holistic health carries over into her practice and teaching. For Kathryn, yoga is more than just a physical practice; it’s a lifestyle. Kathryn has an extensive background in ballet, which has prepared her for the demanding physical practice that yoga requires. She completed training through the AURA Hatha Yoga Teacher Training Program, focusing on the specialized area of yoga for depression, and received her yoga certification through Expert Rating.
Danielle Ragland
Dani has been on and off the mat since her sophomore year of college and after graduating from U of I in Champaign-Urbana. After college she hit the road back to Chicago to start a career in food retail. After almost 7 years, she knew something was missing and went back to her kitchen, away from the sales floor to regain composure. Still seeking balance, she got back to her mat and hasn’t looked back since. Something seemed to unlock within her as soon as she returned to a daily practice. As with her love of running and cooking, she feels grounded and calm in her yoga practice in an otherworldly way. Dani decided to complete 2 200 hour Teacher Trainings almost instinctively, as she found her growing practice drove her to want to cultivate a strong love of yoga in as many people as possible. In Dani’s classes, she hopes to be a beacon of light, laughter, and calm. Fitness and health are as important to Dani as breathing is to yoga. She finds the transformation of taking yoga off the mat and into real life fascinating, and hopes to foster that within her students.
Mark Caldwell
BFC is happy to have Markane (Mark) Caldwell on the team. An accomplished athlete, body-builder and power-lifter, Mark brings an impressive resume of certifications and experience with him. Mark has placed 1st in United States Powerlifting Federation programs and the American Drug Free Powerlifting Federation Programs and has received recognition from numerous body-building organizations. He holds certifications from the National Personal Training Institute in both Personal Training and Nutrition. Someone once told Mark, ”I can’t and I wouldn’t be able to. Ever.” Mark, however, knew otherwise. Since his youth, he has taken responsibility for not only himself but others as well. Every day Mark’s feet touch the ground, he tries to fly and stay super. As a trainer he feels its his responsibility to help clients become super. He believes that trainers aren’t measured by their certifications (though Mark does have an impressive resume) but through a trainer’s application, implementation and appreciation of his or her craft. As a professional athlete with a background in martial arts, Mark wants to help his members awaken the spirit for new and advanced ways of life through fitness. Mark specializes in turning his members into achievers, athletes, believers, champions, heroes, leaders, stronger moms, active dads, fit grandparents, healthy children, super cops and overall great human beings. Mark believes that his members grow with every session. He knows that the word “can’t” will leave their vocabulary and soon be replaced with, “Let’s do it!”
John Ramos
John (affectionately known to the rest of us at Benchmark Fit Club as "John John") was born in the Phillipines and grew up in the southwest suburbs of Chicago. He earned a degree from DePaul University and holds a certification with the American Sports and Fitness Association (AFSA). John became involved in fitness due to his desire to help others achieve their goals. He loves a challenge and challenges his members to meet and exceed his goals for them. He's a fantastic trainer that excels at providing advice and training concerning weight loss, strength training, endurance training, and sports. John enjoys sports, being active, spending time with family and friends, working out and, of course, training with his members.
Maria Torres
Abeid Mitchell
Abeid is a group fitness instructor who teaches a mean boxing class. Abeid started working out with his father at only 10 years old. Together they practiced boxing and Abeid found his love for boxing at an early age. When his Father went away to serve in the military, Abeid moved to Chicago with his Godfather that just so happened to own a boxing gym. It was there he began seriously training in boxing. He has fought in over 50 bouts and has received several awards including National Ringside, Silver Gloves, Tournament of Champions, and won Most Valuable Boxer. While training over 30 hours a week, he is now working on his debut as a professional boxer in August. Abeid brings his expert skills and motivating persona to inspire others to push forward past what they think may be their physical limitations. His boxing class is a MUST! Check it out. BFC is proud to have Abeid on its team.
Ashton Smiley
Ashton was born in Arizona and raised on the southside of Chicago. Ashton went to high school in Oak Lawn at Harold L. Richards High School. At Richards he was a three sport athlete and continued on to Iowa Wesleyan College to earn his degree and play collegiate football. He has always exhibited an extraordinary interest in fitness since high school - it only made sense to continue doing what he loved in the fitness industry after college. Ashton has managed three different personal training departments for one of the largest health club chains in the country overseeing multiple trainers and assistant managers. He specializes in weight loss, strength training and sports specific training. Ashton enjoys helping his clients reach their full potential and realize that anything is possible with dedication. Benchmark is excited about Ashton being part of the BFC team!

Testimonials

Julie K.
"I've gone from 225lbs to 135lbs, lost countless inches and gained my life back ... I'm 42 and have never been stronger or in better shape in my life ... I have the body at 42 I wanted at 22!"
Connie S.
"I would hardly walk up or down stairs until I started working with [Benchmark's Katy Kukman]. Now through exercising with her, I can go up and down stairs easily without pain. Katy really knows her stuff. She is also a very kind, considerate, and caring person. I always look forward to our sessions together."
Elizabeth E.
"My sessions with John [Ramos] are very comprehensive and informative. His knowledge and expertise helps my working out routine make sense. I actually look forward to exercising - because I now understand the 'why' of the particular movement. He has done an excellent job of tailoring the exercises and diet advice to my special needs. He is very accommodating to my wacky work schedule and physical limitations. His encouragement and overall positive outlook makes the time go by quickly. John Ramos is my personal trainer who is helping me succeed in my quest for a fit, toned and stronger ME."
Barbara Z.
"Over the years I have heard so many women say that once you turn 40 your metabolism changes and it is harder to stay in shape. Well to make a long story short that’s true! I decided to keep up with the aging and stay in shape. I have been a client of Katy Kukman for over 3 1Ž2years. Katy has been there for me, pushing me to reach my potential. Throughout the years Katy has continued to change up our workouts sothat I continue to benefit from our sessions. I started my training with several other trainers before I met Katy and I will never switch again. Katy has the knowledge of fitness and compassion for her clients. She gets to know the whole person to customize your workout to fit your needs. By continuing to evaluate your stress levels,eating habits, strengths and weaknesses she can best determine your individual needs. Katy gives you a positive outlook for your healthy future."
Will S.
"I'm not sure where I'd be without my trainer. I'm not a lazy person but I just couldn't muster up the energy to get myself to the gym and when I was at the gym, I wasn't very focused. Working with a trainer has changed everything. When I can't make it to the gym, they come to me. When I cancel an appointment, they make another one the next day. Actually, I take my first sentence back - I know exactly where I'd be without my trainer. I'd be lost, lazy, and in terrible shape. I still have a way to go, but I can't imagine doing it without Benchmark Fit Club. They motivate me, keep me accountable, and, interestingly enough, show me exactly what we're doing and why we're doing it so that when I've met my goal, I can keep things up myself. Incredible."
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