Old Town News
Become a Master April 27, 2012
Master Your Skills Advanced Bootcamp begins the week of May 21. Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30pm. 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 Sarah Riddell at sriddell@ffc.com for more information.
Marathon Training April 27, 2012
RunMonster Half and Marathon Training Programs begin June 4. Are you training for a late summer or early fall running event? Perhaps a half marathon, the Chicago Marathon, or Marine Corps Marathon? Join the most comprehensive training program in the city – all of the details can be found here. Informational Meetings will also be held: Tuesday, May 29, 2012 6:00pm at FFC East Lakeview, Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at FFC Union Station, and Thursday, May 31, 2012 at FFC Gold Coast. For more information, contact Joy Miles at endurance@ffc.com.
Triathlon Training April 27, 2012
Early Season is going on now through June 17, and Peak Season begins June 18 and ends August 26. For beginner triathletes who want to start building toward the Chicago Triathlon early, and for experienced triathletes training towards our favorite early-season Olympic distance race, Leon’s Triathlon, join us for TriMonster’s most popular triathlon training program! To see what the program entails, click here. For more information, contact Joy Miles at endurance@ffc.com.
Mother’s Day Specials April 27, 2012
At the FFC Gold Coast Spa! Make Mom’s Day perfect with a gift from FFC. “Amazing Mom Special” – $89, includes 30 Minute Specialized Massage, 30 Minute Petite Facial, Complimentary Hand Treatment, 10% Off Spa Shop purchases on the day of services. “World’s Greatest Mom Special” – $129, 60 Minute Massage, 60 Minute Facial, Complimentary Hand Treatment,10% Off Spa Shop purchases on the day of services. Call the Club at 312.944.1030 to purchase today. Can’t decide what to buy – an FFC gift card is the perfect choice, every time! *Restrictions apply, see Club for details.
May-Day Massage April 27, 2012
At the FFC Gold Coast Spa! May-Day! May-Day! 90 Minute Relaxation Massage for $89. Book online at ffc.com/spa – use promo code: MAYDAY. PLUS, earn $5 back in Spa Bucks with the purchase of any regularly priced spa service! And, this month we celebrate Cinco de Spayo! Receive double spa bucks on services received May 5 – May 10.
April’s Message from General Manager Lisa Gregorich March 29, 2012
You are stronger than you think,
remember to stand tall.
Every challenge in your life
helps you to grow.
Every problem you encounter
strengthens your mind and your soul.
Every trouble you overcome
increases your understanding of life.
When all your troubles weigh
heavily on your shoulders,
remember that beneath the burden
you can stand tall,
because you are never given
more than you can handle…
and you are stronger than you think.
~ Lisa Wroble ~
I didn’t always believe this. There was a time in my life that I wanted to remain curled up in a ball and it seemed impossible for me to “stand tall”. I had the option to push through it all, but couldn’t conjure up enough motivation to get me back on my feet. With all the stress and sadness I was feeling, I had made it up to 178lbs. That was more then I have ever weighed in my life. After taking a good look at myself, I knew I had to do something to remove myself from that cave of dismay. I began returning to the health club and challenging myself day in and day out – pushing and driving to return to the Lisa I once knew. The stress slowly started to slip away. And slowly my work paid off. I made it back down to 135lbs and brought to the surface the strength and confidence I held down for so long.
I have pictures of myself from that time. I look at them and they amaze me. I can barely recognize myself. I had given up. Never again. Always remember, I have the will power, you have the will power, we have the will power to “stand tall”. You just have to realize it – that’s all.
Easter Holiday Hours March 29, 2012
In observance of the Easter Holiday, we will be CLOSED Easter Sunday, April 8. Please also check the Group Fitness Schedule for the holiday weekend class times.
In This Month’s Connections . . . March 29, 2012
Looking for some extra motivation? Check out Kim Fine’s inspiring story here; Lisa Payne gives you her top 5 can’t miss weekly workouts; and, Jennifer Ventrelle shares two springtime, good-for-you recipes.
Want Text Updates from the Club? March 29, 2012
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? Text FFCINFO to 70626 today!
Body 360 Featured in SELF Magazine March 29, 2012
Tuesdays at 11:00am. Complimentary/ members, $30/non-members. Body 360 featured in the April issue of SELF Magazine as one of the nation’s hottest new workouts. Read the article here! For more information, contact Lois Miller at lois.miller@ffc.com.
