ABOUT US ARX Changes Everything

Who We Are

The Wellness Lab is a Chicago based fitness company that provides Adaptive Resistance Exercise (ARX) workouts. We are one of the few locations in the midwest using this technology. In addition, we are the only facility in the greater Chicagoland area with both machines, the Omni & the Alpha, allowing for a wider variety of exercises. We’ve been in business since 2017 starting in Mount Prospect, IL, and moved to Chicago’s Bucktown neighborhood the fall of 2018.

What We DO

We utilize the power of ARX to provide the most efficient, safe, and effective workouts compared to traditional exercise methods. Along with fitness, we assess every clients overall health status and provide solutions to help them achieve their wellness goals faster.

Why We DO IT

In a modern world that is data-driven and fast-paced, we feel that exercising should be as well. Ultimately, we love to see our clients achieve their goals and to improve their lives!

Nick Minogue – General Manager & Head Trainer

A health & fitness minded individual that loves helping others. Have trained hundreds of clients, in individual or group sessions, with a wide variety of backgrounds and exercise goals. Firm believer that the best workout is the one that works for you.

Education & Certifications

B.S. in Kinesiology with Minor in Health & Wellness - Northern Illinois University
ARX Certified Personal Trainer
ACSM Certified Personal Trainer
NETA Certified Group Fitness Instructor

Eric Psonak – Trainer

Passionate about helping my clients achieve their wellness goals to allow them to live their best lives. I enjoy studying and assisting in fitness research programs such as muscle hypertrophy and body fat composition.

Education & Certifications

B.S. in Health & Human Sciences with Minor in Kinesiology - Northern Illinois University
ARX Certified Personal Trainer

Alyssa Tompkins – Trainer

My goal is to help clients achieve a well balanced lifestyle that makes fitness enjoyable. As a health and fitness professional that has worked with a range of clients of all ages and abilities in various settings and types of training including personal training, group fitness, and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, I am able to find a regimen to achieve a variety of personal goals. I want to share my passion for health and well being with individuals at any point in a fitness journey.

Education & Certifications

M.S. in Exercise Physiology - St. Ambrose
B.S. in Kinesiology - St. Ambrose
ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist

Ricky Meraz – Trainer

There’s no 100% right way of achieving your goals. I want to learn, help, and grow with individuals that want to better themselves and their overall quality of life.

Education & Certifications

Currently studying towards a B.S. in Kinesiology - Northern Illinois University

Testimonial results

I use to run 5-6 days a week – not seeing the change I wanted. I found Wellness Lab and the ARX machines. After working out with this new technology one day a week for 3 1/2 months, the change came. Being a woman in her mid-fifties and seeing muscle tone and feeling stronger keeps me coming back. I’m addicted I travel from Mount Prospect to Bucktown for this workout and staff.

Patty

Haven’t worked out in years but the trainers made it a comfortable and enjoyable experience!

Destiny

I always had issues putting on muscle mass before I started using ARX. I tried EVERYTHING from crazy workouts, to eating nonstop. Also spent a lot of money on supplements that never worked. Not only did the Wellness Lab show me how to exercise properly using the power of eccentric training, but they connected me with a great nutritionist that gave me guidelines to my diet. I’ve already put on 5 lbs of muscle mass in 8 weeks and it shows!

Ron

I work in the city and live in the suburbs, so working out before or after work has always been a challenge. They have a perfect location in Bucktown where I can take the Blue Line from downtown to the Western Station, get a quick 30 minute workout in, and jump on the Metra train home at the Clybourn station. Plus it’s only once or twice a week which makes it more realistic.

Rebecca

I love Wellness Lab and the ARX machine. I will say I was skeptical at first – however after my first sessions I began to experience increases in strength that I have not had in a long time. This machine is something that needs to be experienced first hand to truly understand the impact it can have. In a short time training here my grip strength has gone from ~110psi to over 140 which are objective results that I would not have dreamed of – but I am definitely pleased with. I plan on adding Wellness Lab to my weekly training regimen for the foreseeable future and will continue to tell everyone I know to do so as well.

Brian

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ARX CHANGES
EVERYTHING

Who We Are

What We DO

Why We DO IT

Core Values

OUR SERVICES

1 on 1 Personal Training

Flexible Training Programs

Health & Nutrition Services

Free Assessment & Demo Workout

MEET THE TEAM

Nick Minogue – General Manager & Head Trainer

Education & Certifications

Eric Psonak – Trainer

Education & Certifications

Alyssa Tompkins – Trainer

Education & Certifications

Ricky Meraz – Trainer

Education & Certifications

Testimonial results

ARX CHANGESEVERYTHING

Who We Are

What We DO

Why We DO IT

Core Values

OUR SERVICES

1 on 1 Personal Training

Flexible Training Programs

Health & Nutrition Services

Free Assessment & Demo Workout

MEET THE TEAM

Nick Minogue – General Manager & Head Trainer

Education & Certifications

Eric Psonak – Trainer

Education & Certifications

Alyssa Tompkins – Trainer

Education & Certifications

Ricky Meraz – Trainer

Education & Certifications

Testimonial results

ARX CHANGES
EVERYTHING