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Racked Chicago Hits New Heights Featuring FFC Old Town Climbing Wall March 20, 2013

Rock climbing is one of the greatest, most challenging outdoor workouts. And while Chicago may not always provide the best climbing conditions, FFC Old Town is the perfect setting for a climb anytime of the year. Click here to read the story.

SPLASH Magazine Features the Latin Dance Inspired Class Zumba at FFC Halsted Street March 16, 2013

Splash magazine’s “It List” featured FFC’s Zumba Class. Zumba fuses hypnotic Latin/International rhythms and movements and is offered at all nine FFC locations. No dance experience is necessary. Click here to read the story.

WCIU TV You & Me This Morning Hit Up FFC Halsted Street to Experience Their Hip Hop Class March 16, 2013

WCIU TV You & Me This Morning checked out the popular Power Hip Hop class taught by Corey Jones – featuring Hip Hop choreography and plyometric exercises that get your heart rate sky high. Click here to see the WCIU video.

Men’s Book Takes a Spin at FFC Lincoln Park CompuTrainer Studio March 10, 2013

FFC’s CompuTrainer Studio was featured in a Health & Fitness story in Men’s Book. The CompuTrainer Studio allows you to ride your bike indoors on any number of courses, from Ironman triathlons to the California coast. You learn how to train using power, cadence, and heart rate in a fun group setting as you take your cycling skills and endurance to the next level. Click here to read the story.

Time Out Chicago Features Special Krav Maga Seminar February 19, 2013 February 23, 2013

FFC Old Town hosted a Krav Maga seminar with John Whitman, a fifth-degree black belt in Krav Maga. The seminar included techniques about self defense. Click here to read the story.

Time Out Chicago: The couples who sweat together… February 22, 2013

Time Out Chicago suggested the lunchtime yoga class at FFC West Loop as one way active couples could spend time together on Valentine’s Day. Read more here.

Urban Athlete gets a mention in Michigan Avenue Magazine February 22, 2013

Group fitness isn’t just for girls! Urban Athlete, our an intense, drill-based rope training class at FFC Gold Coast was recommended for guys who wanted an early morning Valentine’s Day workout.

FFC Trainers Featured in Fitness Magazine’s theFitStop February 22, 2013

FFC Personal Trainers Sarah Ashenden and Stephanie Walker help brides get in shape for their Big Day in this article on Fitness Magazine’s blog, the FitStop. To read more about what exercises they recommend, click here.

Gale Landers Featured in Crain’s Chicago Business, Info Junkie January 28, 2013 February 8, 2013

Staying fit, body and soul, are perennial resolutions for Gale Landers, co-founder and chief executive officer of Fitness Formula Clubs. Click here to read about his favorite media, from the books he reads, to his favorite cable programming.

FFC named Best Gym in Chicago 2013 by Chicago Magazine! January 22, 2013

FFC was named Best Gym in Chicago 2013 by Chicago Magazine. Click here to read the story.