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So, What Are VO2 Max & Resting Metabolic Rate Tests, Anyway?

As a 21-year-old college student living in the fast-paced city of Chicago, my life is all about staying on the go. Between juggling internships, school projects, and the general irregularities of college life, I’ve learned how important it…
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Pilates and Prosecco

Ring in the new year with a sampling of Pilates mini-classes. Feel the benefits of Pilates exercises with the Reformers, Towers, Chairs, and props, and start the new year with a strong body from the inside out! Join us on the following dates/times…
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Winter 2025 Group Fitness Schedule Coming 1/6

Get ready to kick off Winter 2025 with our refreshed Group Fitness schedule, launching January 6! We've added over 40 new classes each week across all locations, giving you even more opportunities to spin, stretch, and sweat it out in your favorite…
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Achieve Your 2025 Goals With Nutrition Coaching

Exercise alone sometimes just isn’t enough, but exercise combined with proper nutrition, can often lead to success. Choose from the below Nutrition Coaching services and learn how to make better nutrition decisions to feed a healthy lifestyle. …
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$115 Facial Peels

From January 1 - 31, enjoy a discounted $115 Facial Peel (facials at FFC Oak Park and FFC Park Ridge). The Hibiscus Flower Peel contains a complex of azelaic and mandelic acids that increases cellular turnover and cell energy while the hibiscus…
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Holiday-Themed Group Fitness Classes

Join us during December for some fun, holiday-themed Group Fitness classes! View the lineup of classes below, then reserve your space in the FFC+ app. Elmhurst  Thursday, December 12: Festive Formula 94 - 9:45 AM with Lila Monday,…
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WTF is WTF!?

Learn the science behind this FFC group fitness class format that Members have been raving about.   WTF! (Work Till Failure) is Fitness Formula Clubs (FFC)’s newest group fitness class. If you’ve heard about the format and have…
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How Pilates Helped an FFC Member Finish the Chicago Marathon

There is nothing easy about training for a marathon; it requires dedication, discipline, and strategy. For Channing (Silky) Harris, a fitness enthusiast and weightlifter, Pilates at FFC turned out to be the unexpected key to completing the Chicago…
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How to Navigate Holiday Eating

Holiday eating begins with Halloween and continues through New Year's Eve. With so much delicious food and drinks around, how can health be prioritized? As a Registered Dietitian, I am going to share six holiday eating tips to stay balanced,…
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‘Give Thanks’ Donation Drive

This November, join us in giving thanks and making a difference in our community with our annual Food Drive. Drop off your non-perishable food items at the club, and we'll donate them to the Chicago Help Initiative, a Chicago-native organization…
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Welcome Casey Wright to the FFC Massage Team!

Fitness Formula Clubs is thrilled to be welcoming Casey Wright to the Massage Team! Casey is an enthusiastic Licensed Massage Therapist and Certified Asian Bodyworker. She is most passionate about aiding the body in the return to balance…
Member of the Month at FFC

Member of the Month: Julia Friedman

How long have you been an FFC member? -I joined this past spring within days of signing up for a backpacking trip in the Pacific Northwest. What inspired you to join FFC? -Fear (kidding, sort of). I'd never backpacked before and 4 days…
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Group Fitness Classes In Honor Of World Mental Health Day

Join us as we honor World Mental Health Day with “Unplug” - a 15 minute meditation class following one of our regular scheduled classes on Thursday, October 10! Learn how to calm your brain and body with simple meditation techniques. Experience…

Summer ’24 FFC Emhurst x Brewpoint Coffee Giveaway Rules and Regulations

To participate in our Summer '24 FFC Elmhurst x Brewpoint Coffee Giveaway, head to our Instagram page! SUMMER '24 FFC ELMHURST X BREWPOINT COFFEE GIVEAWAY RULES, TERMS AND CONDITIONS: FFC Elmhurst x Brewpoint Coffee (https://brewpointcoffee.com/)…
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FFC: Your Holistic Health Solution

Lisa Brigham has been a member of Fitness Formula Clubs (FFC) in the Chicago Suburbs for over 17 years. Lisa has always prioritized health and wellness in her busy life. A mom of 3 teens who works a full-time job, Lisa has always been determined…
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40Strong Group Fitness Classes

In celebration of our 40th anniversary, we have designed “40Strong,” a 40-minute total body workout you won't want to miss! You will perform 40 exercises for one minute each in succession with no breaks! Register in the FFC+ app. FFC…
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The Importance of Educator Health and Wellbeing

Educators have played an important role in every single one of our lives. Our educators helped us get from pre-school through high school graduation. For those of us with children, the impact of educators has taken on an entirely new meaning.…
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Welcome Amanda Angelopoulos, Registered Dietitian, to FFC!

Please join us in welcoming Amanda Angelopoulos, MS, RDN, LDN, CNSC, to FFC as a Registered Dietitian! As a Registered Dietitian of 6+ years, Amanda has a variety of experiences under her belt. Three of those more recent years were spent…
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Yoga In The Park Fundraiser for the American Heart Association

Join Fitness Formula Clubs and the American Heart Association on Sunday, August 18 from 10:00 - 11:00 AM for Yoga In The Park, held in Grove 2 in Lincoln Park! (near the intersection of Clark and LaSalle – click here to view the map). The…
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Yoga In The Park Continues Tuesdays through August 27

It's not too late to join us and your fellow Chicagoans for our free Yoga In The Park series in Lincoln Park! Our free community vinyasa-style yoga classes will be held in Grove 2 in Lincoln Park (near the intersection of Clark and LaSalle…