Come for a great Pilates Mat workout and stick around with your fellow classmates after class for a sip of bubbly and a demo of the PIlates Reformer in the studio on March 16 at 1:30 PM!

Sign up via the FFC+ app today!

Are you interested in a fun and high-intensity way to shape up? Then this class is for you! Come in to learn how to train for a sport like kickboxing while also learning how to box and kick on Mondays at 6 PM and Thursdays at 5 PM. Enjoy a calorie-burning workout while also getting out some frustration. The class is $128 for 4 classes/month.

Members will need their own gloves and wraps. Purchase in register for class in the FFC+ app under our FFC Union Station location.

Join us this March for special St. Patrick’s Day-themed group fitness classes. Check out the lineup of classes below, and register for a spot in the FFC+ app!

East Lakeview

March 15:

  • Lucky Charm LOADED: 12:00 PM with Becca

March 16:

  • ShamROCKstar Ride: 9:15 AM with Becca
  • Blarney Stone Body Blast: 10:00 AM with Matt

March 17:

  • Lucky Charm LOADED: 10:30 AM with Vince

South Loop

March 16:

  • ShamROCKstar Ride: 8:30 AM with Brent
  • Lucky Charm LOADED: 10:00 AM with Dominick

March 17:

  • ShamROCKstar Ride: 9:30 AM with Nazha
  • Blarney Stone Body Blast: 10:15 AM with Nazha

West Loop

March 13:

  • ShamROCKstar Ride: 5:30 PM with Daniela

March 17:

  • ShamROCKstar Ride: 9:45 AM with Trevor

Oak Park

March 13:

  • Blarney Stone Body Blast: 5:30 PM with Colleen

March 16:

  • ShamROCKstar Ride: 8:30 AM with Amy

Elmhurst

March 16:

  • Formula 94 Leaf Clover: 8:15 AM with Lila
  • Blarney Stone Body Blast: 8:30 AM with Paula
  • St. Patty’s Day Power Yoga: 10:30 AM with Paula

March 17:

  • Lucky Charm LOADED: 9:15 AM with Cailey

Park Ridge

March 12:

  • Lucky Charm LOADED: 9:15 AM with Sara
  • March 13:
  • St. Patty’s Day Power Yoga: 9:15 AM Alex

March 14:

  • ShamROCKstar Ride: 7:30 PM with Daniela

Lincoln Park

March 14:

  • Formula 94 Leaf Clover: 12:00 PM with Lara

March 16:

  • Shamrock your ride: 9:00 AM with Darren

Gold Coast

March 13:

  • Shamrock your Ride: 6:30 PM with Matt

March 17:

  • St Paddys Day Power Yoga: 9:15 AM with Darren

Haven’t tried our new recovery lounge? Join us on Monday, March 11 from 5:00 – 9:00 PM for an Open House and relax with a complimentary glass of champagne. All members 21+ are welcome to attend and enjoy our massage chairs, Cryo chairs, compression fittings, and Hyperice products.

Questions? Contact Ryan at roswald@ffc.com.

Professional Women Panelists in leading industries come and discuss their methods to success and how to navigate their careers in male-dominated industries on March 27 at 7 PM. The event will include a roundtable discussion along with a Q&A. Light refreshments are provided, and non-members are welcome to attend. A valid ID is required.

Register in the FFC+ app.

All are welcome to come to our complimentary dance class lessons on Thursday, March 21 at 7:30 PM. This month we will be focusing on Bachata. No experience or partner required.

Register today in the FFC+ app!

Join us for a 12-week program every Thursday at 7 PM leading up to a sprint triathlon in the spring! Brianna the Swim Instructor, Michelle former D1 track and field athlete, and Leah the Nutritionist will guide this program to make sure you are ready to tackle a 0.5 mile (750m) swim, 12.4 mile (20km) bike, and 3.1 mile (5km) run. The program includes mock race runs, learning how to fuel your body properly, and training to have you conditioned for race day. Races to chose are June 2nd Hammond, IN; July 20th Wilmette, IL; July 28th Glenview, IL and August 4th Naperville, IL

Join us on 2/13 at 5:30 pm for a team teach Zumba and Werq Valentine’s theme Dance Workout with Reina, Dominick, and Kaley.

Register in the FFC+ app and bring a guest for this class, on us!

Do you want to develop more of an understanding of the gluteal muscles and how to train them? Then this program is for you! Join us Monday, February 19 at 10 AM and 3 PM! Throughout each 45-minute class, we will work on developing all 3 sections of the caboose for a more full and shapely derriere.

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Are you ready to learn how to properly box and kick? Kickboxing is a perfect calorie-burning workout that also allows you to get out some frustration. Each class is broken out into 3-4 rounds including one weighted exercise, one conditioning exercise, and one shadowboxing exercise. Join us for class on Sundays at 7 AM and Mondays at 6 PM!

Sign up today in the FFC+ app!

Do you struggle knowing how much food to eat? What about how fast your metabolism is running? Look no further than the gold standard testing machine known as CardioCoach to assess your caloric needs and your metabolic speed! Plus, throughout February, you can receive $40 off a test!

Email Leah at lkostos@ffc.com to book yours today.

Did you struggle to reach your fitness goals in 2023? It may have been your nutrition plan. Reaching your fitness goals is 80% what you eat and 20% exercise.

Whether you need a one-time coaching session or more accountability with a structured 3-month program, I’d love to help create a personalized roadmap to get you to your goals this new year!

Contact Leah Kostos at lkostos@ffc.com for more information or to schedule a consultation.

Check out our new Carne Asada bowls in the local’84 Cafe. Fresh veggies, meat, and our house blend seasoning make these a hit for the new year and keep you on track to be healthy. Stop by the cafe to order one today!

There’s no better way to soothe aching muscles or to just relax in a massage chair and let the world go by. Included in both Signature and Premier membership types – book your ten-minute session via the FFC+ app today!

Looking to change up your routine? Stalled in your results? Try our Faction small group training program and receive unlimited monthly classes for $115. This is the perfect way to add some HIIT training to your workouts in a fun, community-based environment. Visit ffc.com/the-faction to learn more!

This Pilates class focuses on strengthening the muscles and increasing flexibility in muscles that are commonly missed in regular strength training routines. The class will increase stability in the core and “gains” on the weight room floor. Ideal for male members looking to prevent injury and build an aesthetically appealing physique.

Join us on Sundays and Wednesdays at 12:00 PM! Register today in the FFC+ app.

We’re always looking for ways to serve you better, and add value to our membership offerings. The FFC West Loop Recovery Lounge is opening soon and will be included with our Signature and Premier membership types.

Through 6 different technologies, the FFC West Loop Recovery Lounge can help:

  • Provide needed relief from sore, aching muscles
  • Reduce inflammation that can cause swelling and pain
  • Relax stiff joints
  • Enhance your range of motion
  • Speed up your recovery time

The Recovery Lounge Features:

  • NEW! Massage Chairs
  • NEW! Cryo Chairs (heat/ice therapy)
  • Normatec Compression Boots
  • Hypervolt Percussive Massage
  • Hypersphere Vibrating Ball
  • Vyper Vibrating Fitness Roller

Book a 10-minute session in the FFC+ app.

Join us on Sundays at 12:00 PM for a Women’s Lifting Club (Jan 14, 21, 28 & Feb 4). This club is a 4-week program that includes 4 informational workout classes and 2 additional weekly lifting programs. The program is designed for women who are novice strength trainers and want to learn the ‘whys’ and ‘hows’ around strength training as well as find a community of like-minded women.

 

Email ahorvath@ffc.com to learn more and register.

The TRX Suspension Trainer is one of the most versatile tools in the gym with progressions (and regressions) easily accessible by adjusting body position. At this demo, you will learn the basics that are missing from your routine. We’ll also try some challenging progressions to test our strength! Join us on the following days to get started:

  • Wednesday, January 3 at 6:00 PM
  • Thursday, January 4 at 12:00 PM
  • Friday, January at 6:00 AM

Email Stephanie at skelley@ffc.com to register.

Learning technical boxing skills with combat functional strength training is beneficial for everyone! This class is ideal for members looking to have fun, learn some new skills, and burn a ton of calories. Join us on Tuesdays at 4:00 PM and Sundays at 3:00 PM! All participants will need to purchase 16oz. boxing gloves and hand wraps.

Email Warren at Wmckeithen@ffc.com for details. No experience is required.