Who We Are
From The Founder
The Foundry is more than a Gym. We believe in helping you forge your best self through sustainable health and fitness.
Growing up I was very active and played tennis and other sports competitively. After college, it was difficult to replace those activities while adjusting to the demands of being a working adult. I was frustrated that although I had a great job, I felt as if my health and fitness was taking a back seat. Going to the gym was boring and wasn’t very effective.
I had an epiphany: we are not meant to simply go to work, sit in cubicles and collect a paycheck for years on end while our physical health declines. We are meant to explore, run, jump, lift and play so that we may experience life to the fullest and inspire others to do the same.
With that in mind, I set about creating something that would be fun, effective, and sustainable. I started the gym in 2011 in the back room of my apartment with a handful of weights, two friends as clients and a lot of passion.
Today, we operate a 5,000 sqft facility in downtown Chicago, work with hundreds of busy professionals and have been voted one of Chicago’s best gyms.
If you would like to achieve the fitness you deserve and maintain it for life, I invite you to get started with us.
Justin Quandt
-Founder
Vision
- To empower each person in our community to promote well-being for themselves, their families, and their organizations.
Mission
“To help our members be happier through great health and fitness”
Values
- Growth: The desire to become the best version of yourself you are capable of.
- Ohana: We’re building a tribe of awesome people, who support each other like family.
- Passion: Leading an awesome life and living to the fullest.
Our Coaches
Justin Quandt
Coach, Founder
“I believe everyone deserves the health and well-being necessary to live their best life.”
Kaitlin Ferrara
Coach
“I believe vitality lies in movement. We train this way to become functionally efficient at life.”
Fabio Castellon
Coach
“I take pride in helping people grow as athletes and humans every day.”
Matt Holden
Coach
“I’m here to guide people to their health and fitness goals, and to make sure they enjoy the journey.”
Bob veierstahler
Coach
“I believe that great fitness enhances every part of one’s life, so I want to help people create great fitness. “
LOCATION
123 S. Jefferson St.
Chicago, IL 60661
CONTACT US
Email: info@thefoundrychicago.com
Phone: 312.566.7201