Exerscape Fitness Programs at the Botanic Garden

Come enjoy the friendly atmosphere and healthful benefits of a good workout surrounded by the beauty of the Chicago Botanic Garden. Class meets three times a week on Tuesday, Thursday, and Satur­day mornings. ExerScape Basic is a nurturing class for workout beginners and ExerScape Intermediate is a more intense workout that includes circuit training for strength and cardiovascular fitness. Flexible pricing options allow you to purchase as many sessions as you like.
Meet at McGinley Pavilion
Angelo Miranda, fitness and wellness expert, Custom Fitness, Inc.
Package 1: once a week cost is $99. Chicago Botanic Garden members pay $79.
Package 2: twice a week cost is $170. Chicago Botanic Garden members pay $135.
Package 3: three times a week cost is $224. Chicago Botanic Garden members pay $179.
One time, drop-in class fee is $18.

ExerScape Basics
9 – 9:50 a.m.

This class will focus on strength and conditioning amid the scenic beauty of the Garden. When possible, we will incorporate the surroundings and terrain to maximize your fitness experience. The goal of this class is to improve your health by giving you the tools and techniques that will help reduce your weight, improve your muscle tone, help increase your bone density, and broaden your flexibility and range of motion. This class is designed for beginners as an introduction to our ExerScape program. It is offered three times a week, emphasizing different muscle groups every visit. Save money and see results quickly by joining us as often as possible.

ExerScape Intermediate

10 – 10:50 a.m.

This class moves beyond ExerScape I by incorporating Garden runs. Designed for the intermediate to advanced fitness levels, this class will increase the duration and intensity of the toning exercises and add run/walk interval training. When possible, the class will incorporate the beautiful surroundings and many alluring trails of the Garden. This calorie-blasting class will put your cardiovascular endurance to the test, and help improve it over time. While this class shares similar goals with ExerScape I, it has a heightened focus on weight management and muscle tone. It is offered three times a week and we encourage you to take advantage of every class in this program to reach your goals, while saving money per class.