Chicago Group Fitness

Show the Ropes January 27, 2012

Beginner Bootcamp begins the week of February 27. Mondays and Wednesdays at 7:00pm. 4 week program is $215/twice a week and $120/once a week. Kick start your workouts with this strength and conditioning program built around many of the most popular pieces of equipment at our FFC locations. Maximize your time in the club efficiently and achieve your fitness goals in this non-intimidating and fun group session. No workout will repeat itself! Register online, or contact Mike Leve at mleve@ffc.com for more information.

Whip into Shape January 27, 2012

Intermediate Bootcamp begins the week of February 27. Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:00pm. 4 week program is $215/twice a week and $120/once a week. Take your workouts to the next level, build upon your Show the Ropes training and push your limits in this group training program. This session will challenge your muscular and cardiovascular system utilizing TRX® Suspension Training, kettlebells, medicine balls, and calisthenics. Register online, or contact Mike Leve at mleve@ffc.com for more information.

Master Your Skills January 27, 2012

Advanced Bootcamp begins the week of February 27. Wednesdays at 7:00pm and Saturdays at 10:00am. 4 week program is $215/twice a week and $120/once a week. Looking to achieve your maximum fitness potential? Designed as the most advanced of our bootcamp series, these sessions will test everything you learned in Show the Ropes and Whip into Shape. These high intensity workouts will include anaerobic cardiovascular exercises such as sprinting, plyometrics, and Olympic training routines. Register online, or contact Mike Leve at mleve@ffc.com for more information.

Swim. Bike. Run. Fun. February TriMonster® Endurance Programs. January 27, 2012

Indoor Track Speedwork Training Program starts Thursday, February 9 at FFC Gold Coast at 6:00pm. $140/members and $240/non-members. Spring Endurance Running Program begins February 6. Sessions held at East Lakeview, Gold Coast, and Union Station. $199/Members, $325/Non-members. Train with Power – Winter CompuTrainer Session focused on strength and climbing. 8 week program begins at FFC Lincoln Park February 27. Mondays at 7:00pm; Tuesdays at 2:30pm and 5:30pm; Wednesdays at 6:00pm and 7:30pm; Thursdays at 6:00am; Saturdays at 8:00am. $120/members, $160/non-members. Adult Group Swim Technique begins here Monday, February 27 at 5:30pm. Register online, or contact Joy Miles at endurance@ffc.com for more information.

The Indoor Triathlons Continue in February January 27, 2012

Join Fitness Formula for our 13th Annual Indoor Triathlon Series, Chicago’s largest indoor triathlon circuit at:
FFC East Lakeview – February 11, 2012
FFC Union Station – February 25, 2012
FFC Gold Coast – March 10, 2012
FFC Lincoln Park – March 24, 2012
FFC West Loop – April 7, 2012 – NEW!
Our indoor triathlon consists of a 15-minute swim, 20-minute bike, and 15-minute run. Total mileage accumulated is ranked to determine your place. Register at www.ffc.com/triathlon or at your home club. New to triathlon and want some additional guidance? Ask about our training programs, EXPANDED for 2012. For more information, contact Joy Miles at endurance@ffc.com.

A New Year’s Message from General Manager Bob Dowdy December 27, 2011

“We spend January 1 walking through our lives, room by room, drawing up a list of work to be done, cracks to be patched. Maybe this year, to balance the list, we ought to walk through the rooms of our lives… not looking for flaws, but for potential.” – Ellen Goodman

What a great new philosophy to start the New Year! For those of us who might be worried about losing that last few pounds or beating our personal best in the next 5K, why not take a moment to CELEBRATE our successes and the hard work that it took to get this far? Too often when we look in the mirror we only see the work that needs to be done and not the progress that we have made. Your commitment to your personal goal in the previous year gives you tremendous opportunity to realize your potential in 2012. You only have 5 more pounds to lose! You can run a 5K without passing out! Balance your attention to your accomplishments with your drive to achieve greater results.

Instead of making a New Year’s resolution, why not identify your potential in 2012. Sounds better right? We are much more accountable to fulfilling our potential than we are to a silly New Year’s Resolution. Your potential for the year may be another rung on the ladder to get to an ultimate goal, or this may be the year to check a big item off of the bucket list. Over the next few frigid Chicago months we will dedicate ourselves to our favorite indoor fitness program while dreaming of the summer days when we can test our time on the course or show off the winter’s hard work at the beach. Our potential is that vision that motivates us to attend more classes, swim more laps, and seek advice from our personal trainer. Our reward is the realization of that vision.

My staff and I would love to help you to achieve your potential in 2012. Helping you to set goals and create a plan to get there is what we do best. When you succeed, we’ll be right there with you to help celebrate!

Ring in the New Year with a Massage! December 22, 2011

Loosen tight muscles, work out the knots in your calves or finally have your aching shoulders worked on in January. Book a 60 minute specialized massage and receive 30 additional minutes for just $20.12 online using the promo code UPGRADEME. You can choose from a variety of specialized massages to fit YOUR individual need: Sports, Deep Tissue, Trigger Point, and more. Book online today! The total price for a 90 minute specialized massage is $20.12 greater than the list price of the 60 minute service you select. When booking online, please book a 90 minute service and the discount will automatically apply. Additional 30 minutes are to be used as an upgrade from a 60 to a 90 minute service, and may not be used separately. May not be combined with other offers.

In This Month’s Connections . . . December 22, 2011

January brings New Year’s resolutions and the hope for a better year than the one before. One of FFC’s resolutions is to communicate even more educational and informative content that will help give you RESULTS. Each month, we will highlight several stories written for our blog, focused on all aspects of fitness. This month, check out two good-for-you recipes from our registered dietitian, Jennifer Ventrelle; learn how small changes can equal a smaller waistline from FFC group fitness instructor Lisa Payne; plus read the amazing story of our CFO, Brian Singleton, who enrolled in Lose to Win last year, and has now lost 100+ pounds!

Communication is Key! December 22, 2011

Wish you could get updates from FFC real-time? Want to know when a group fitness class is cancelled? Or if the power goes out at the Club? Then opt-in to our texting communication program! Click here to fill out this simple form today. We will begin sending out communication based on the information you submit on February 1.

What’s Your New Year’s Resolution? December 22, 2011

Here’s an idea: commit to running the 2012 Bank of America Chicago Marathon for Team Bright Pink! bebrightpink.org is a nonprofit organization that exists to enlighten and empower young women to take control of their breast and ovarian health by providing education, support and a sense of community for a better, brighter future. FFC has partnered with Bright Pink as their official marathon training partner. If you can run a mile, you can run a marathon, and we can show you how! Contact Wendy Avner at wendy@bebrightpink.org for details on fundraising and program details.

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