Come as you are, leave feeling great!

One on one strength training with a body neutral trainer.

What’s Offered

Swimming Consultations

Get help with your training and technique or get your team on a dryland program fit for swimmers.

On-Demand Training

Personalized workout plan that you can use at any gym or at home.

Meet the Trainer

Hi! My name is Alex (she/her) and I’ve been coaching people of all ages and sizes for 20+ years. After 11 years of coaching swimming full time, I began the journey of personal training. I have found that whether I’m on a pool deck or in a gym, I really love supporting others in their personal, fitness and health related growth!

Read my mission!

Getting stronger and stronger! I went from never wanting to working out to building my own home gyms to add workouts. Alex really cares about you personally and so great at helping you meet your goals!
- Maggie O’Keefe
Alex at Blue Room takes a very compassionate, kind approach to strength training that takes my personal needs and goals into consideration. The training plan is kept lively with new exercises and progression, and Alex is great at motivating me.
- Rory Jack
Alex has been amazing. Thoughtful in her execution of a plan to improve your fitness. I’ve become stronger and more flexible, coordinated under her guide. It’s meaningful to work with someone who believes in you.
- Denise Karlin
Alex is super knowledgeable and keeps things fun! I really value her positivity and flexibility with my annoying work schedule. Feeling stronger and more flexible since I started working with her, thank you Alex!
- Laura Alagna
Alex is an excellent and knowledgeable trainer. She helped my child recover from a broken clavicle and return to competitive swimming. The training environment is professional, clean, and pleasant. Alex's patience and creativity in finding targeted methods to strengthen the muscle made the recovery process effective. Her personable approach in training makes it enjoyable for my child.
- Wenhwa Tsao
Alex is an excellent trainer! She really meets you where you’re at, but also works with you on what your fitness goals are so you can make the progress you’re looking for. She is body-neutral and anti-diet, which is a must for me as body-shaming has stopped me in my tracks on the way to a workout regime before. Alex is fun to work out with but also extremely professional, and really cares about the satisfaction of her clients. Very happy to recommend her to anyone looking for a new trainer!
- Johnnalee Kutzke
I've worked out on and off over the years, usually getting bored over time. Alex is great. Her knowledge, enthusiasm, and ability to make it interesting keep me coming back.
- Jeff Key
The space is inviting and is perfect for one on one training.
- Jake C.

About Blue Room

Blue Room is a personal training studio located on the north side of Chicago!

Two years into Covid, I realized that I needed a major change and I became a personal trainer after 11 years of full time swim coaching. In February of 2023, I went out on my own using a room in our house as my personal trainer space. Six months later, I was able to renovate our garage into a new personal trainer studio and the rest is history!

Blue Room is fully equipped with a weight lifting rack, kettlebells, dumbbells, exercise bands, foam rollers, benches and tons of accessories to optimize any exercise.