Lincoln Park News
FFC 26th Anniversary Celebration! August 25, 2010
Tuesday, September 28 through Thursday, September 30. Complimentary. Join us for three days of fun, fitness and festivities as we celebrate our Stamina – A Marathon of Fitness Since 1984. Guests will be FREE all three days and will receive a FREE GIFT, so bring a friend to just work out, or to attend one of the scheduled events. A full calendar of events will be sent out by September 15, and will be listed at ffc.com/lincolnpark. Thank you for 26 amazing years – we wouldn’t be here without the support of our members!
Planning on Watching the Marathon? Join Our Cheering Station! August 25, 2010
FFC will be handing out water and supporting marathoners on 10.10.10 at Michigan and 14th as finish their last mile! Look for the yellow FFC CARES shirts, and enjoy coffee, bagels and cheering on the runners. Interested in volunteering? Send an email to FFC South Loop General Manager Logan Shaver at lshaver@ffc.com. You’ll receive a t-shirt, help FFC staff hand out water and have fun!
September Renovation Update August 25, 2010
The men’s and women’s locker room upgrade will begin Tuesday, September 7. Click here to access renovation details. Top to bottom improvements will include new tile throughout, new lighting, sleek new glass shower enclosures (no more shower curtains!) with rain-type shower heads, new full height shaker cherry wood daily changing lockers (no more padlocks!), new sink fixtures and new vanity stations with all new hair dryers…and yes, with longer cords. Click here to access the finishes we will be using in the new locker rooms, and throughout the club. The new locker rooms will include a limited number of rental storage lockers with the option of daily laundry service. To reserve one in advance in the location of your choice, click here to view the storage lockers available for rent at $9.95/month. Claim yours fast by dropping me a line at bdowdy@ffc.com or stop by member services soon – space is limited!
Welcome Personal Trainer Amy Kempen! August 25, 2010
FFC Lincoln Park is proud to announce its newest Personal Trainer, Amy Kempen.
Amy ran track at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, while obtaining a degree in Exercise Science. She continues her commitment to her own fitness by training for a variety of events. Recently, she completed the Rock ‘n’ Roll half marathon and in October she’ll be participating in the Men’s Health Urbanathlon. Contact Amy at akempen@ffc.com to get enrolled in her Urbanathlon training program or for a complimentary assessment!
Group Fitness Instructor Spotlight-Corey Terzo August 25, 2010
Corey discovered Anusara yoga in 1999 in Tucson. The alignment and therapeutic aspects of Anusara helped him heal a painful knee injury. He became a yoga instructor in 2002, and by 2003 he fully aligned his practice within the Anusara system. As an Anusara-Inspired® yoga teacher in the final stages of full certification, Corey will be one of only a handful of fully certified Anusara teachers in the region. Corey encourages his students to discover previously unfound freedom, joy, and strength with a teaching style that is progressive, empowering and playful. With an emphasis on celebrating life and awakening the inner Self, Corey infuses Anusara’s heart-opening philosophy and life-affirming positivity throughout a challenging practice, building systematically to a demanding apex. Physical and energetic alignment, necessary for safety, become both metaphor for and experience of aligning with innermost truth. Anusara yoga and its underlying non-dualist philosophy do not ask the student to renounce the world; on the contrary, Anusara urges the student to touch the world so profoundly that he or she discovers the Absolute at the very heart of reality.
An experienced teacher of both the raw beginner and the seasoned practitioner, his classes offer extraordinary opportunity for growth, whether in a private or group session. For more information, please contact Group Exercise Manager Dominick DeFranco at ddefranco@ffc.com.
Special One-Time Class! Bike 4 the Cure Breast Cancer Fundraiser August 25, 2010
Thursday, September 9 from 6:30pm to 7:45pm. $25 suggested donation. Members and non-members are welcome! Iris Klein, a fitness professional from Germany, is riding her bike (bicycle, not motor bike!) from Chicago to LA along Route 66 to raise funds for and awareness of Breast Cancer. Her journey begins Monday, September 13 and to kick her adventure off she will be doing a special group exercise class at FFC Lincoln Park that includes a little bit of everything – barbell work, martial arts and Latin dance moves and ends with calming stretches. Check out her story at www.bike4thecure.com! Please RSVP to Group Exercise Manager Dominick DeFranco at ddefranco@ffc.com.
New Program! Come Run the Gauntlet. August 25, 2010
Begins Saturday September 11 and runs through October 30. 10:30am. $199/8 sessions, members. $279/8 sessions, non-members. Forget what you know about “weight training”. This is different. Drills, plyometrics, strength, endurance. It’s an obstacle course of insane proportions. Can you handle the Gauntlet? Contact Fitness Director Mike Leve at mleve@ffc.com for more information and to register today!
12 Week Ultimate Fitness & Nutrition Program begins Monday, September 13 August 25, 2010
“By the end of the 12 weeks, I had lost 28 lbs, approximately 8 inches from my waist, significantly reduced my body fat percentage, and my aerobic capacity went from ‘below average’ to ‘above average’.” - Valerie, FFC Member. $499, Members only. Informational meeting will be held Wednesday, September 8 at 6:00pm. Are you trying to lose weight, frustrated with your current results and looking for some guidance? Then the 12 Week Ultimate Fitness and Nutrition Program, FFC’s signature weight management program, is for you. It includes 24 Group Personal Training Sessions, 1 Private Nutrition Consultation with a Registered Dietitian or Nutritionist, the ActivTrax Weight Loss Management and Nutrition Program, 3 Group Lectures, Cardiovascular guidance, and 3 evaluations. Contact Fitness Director Mike Leve at mleve@ffc.com for registration details.
Pilates for Great Abs and a Strong Back! Specialty Mat Class August 25, 2010
Begins Thursday, September 16 and runs through Thursday, October 21. 8:00am-8:45am. $78/6 classes or $20/class. Did you know that the key to overall body strength originates from a strong core? Join us for this fun and dynamic 6 week class that will teach you Pilates exercises, with special focus on strengthening your abdominal and back muscles. This class is open to people who are new to, or experienced with Pilates. For more information or to register, contact Lincoln Park Pilates Instructor Katie Burrows at kburrows@ffc.com.
Pilates for Newcomers August 25, 2010
Tuesday, September 28. 5:00pm-8:00pm. Complimentary. Members and non-members welcome. As part of FFC’s 26th Anniversary Celebration, we will be offering you an opportunity to experience Pilates for the first time. This is your chance to learn about Pilates and its benefits, try out the Apparatus, check out Mat exercises, mingle with the instructors, and enjoy some refreshments. If you’re a current Pilates student – stop by to say hi, enjoy some snacks, and save 10% on your next Pilates package purchase! To reserve your spot today, contact Regional Pilates Coordinator, Liv Berger at lberger@ffc.com.
