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The FFC Cares Foundation: Fighting for a Cure for ALS

(Chicago, Illinois) – Fitness Formula Clubs (FFC) is proud to announce the launch of the FFC Cares Foundation, a dedicated 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. As a company rooted in Chicago for four decades, FFC believes in the power of fitness…
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Benefits of Standing/Walking Throughout the Workday

Think Sitting All Day at Work is Harmless? Think Again. Spending hours at your desk might feel like part of the job, but too much sitting can take a real toll on your health. While it may not seem like a big deal in the moment, a sedentary…
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The FFC Cares Foundation: Join Us. Move for a Cure. Make an Impact.

In the heart of Chicago, where sweat meets determination and fitness builds more than just muscle, a new movement is taking shape, one that extends beyond the gym floor. Fitness Formula Clubs (FFC) is proud to announce the launch of the FFC…
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Show Your Heart Some Love

Just like your biceps, quadriceps, and abdominal muscles, your heart muscle needs to be worked out. How do you maintain your heart health? With proper nutrition and physical activity! Below, FFC Registered Dietitian Amanda Angelopoulos, and…
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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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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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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…
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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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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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