FFC News and Blogs on Fitness,
Nutrition, and Inspiring Success Stories

Latest Stories

, , ,

How Sophie Lester Found Physical and Mental Confidence at FFC

In August of 2021, Sophie Lester was experiencing something that many of us adults have also experienced: burnout. She needed a way to take time for herself and relieve stress. Seeking a way to build physical and mental confidence outside…
Read more
Group fitness class at ffc Union station with the ffc best gym logo on top if image

Fitness Formula Clubs Celebrates 40 Years By Being Named Chicago Reader’s 2023 Best in Chicago

Fitness Formula Clubs Celebrates 40 Years By Being Named Chicago Reader’s 2023 Best in Chicago (Chicago, Illinois) – As Chicagoland-based Fitness Formula Clubs’ (FFC) embarks on its 40th year, another milestone is added to the celebrations:…
Read more
, , ,

Emily Oberst’s Road to the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games

Emily Oberst is a 25 year old Wisconsin Native, current Chicago resident, 2020 University of Illinois graduate, AND a member of Team U.S.A’s Women’s Wheelchair Basketball team. She and her team will be competing in the Paris Paralympic…
Read more
,

DE-STRESS AT FFC OLD TOWN’S BOXING STUDIO IN CHICAGO

“It just feels really good to punch something after a long day at work,” said Fitness Formula Clubs (FFC) Member Drew, on taking a Boxing Class at FFC Old Town in Chicago. Maybe you love working on your boxing technique. Maybe you’re…
Read more
,

VO2 MAX TEST IN CHICAGO

A VO2 Max Test involves a maximal exercise session conducted on a treadmill or bike, connected to a device that analyzes your exhaled air. The test reveals how much oxygen you utilize during exercise and determines your maximum oxygen consumption…
Read more
Group fitness class at ffc Union station with the ffc best gym logo on top if image

FITNESS FORMULA CLUBS NAMED CHICAGO READER’S BEST GYMS OF 2023!

Fitness Formula Clubs (FFC) are known by our members to be the best. For 40 years, Fitness Formula Clubs have the best facilities, the best equipment, the best personal trainers, the best group fitness instructors, and so much more. We are…
Read more
,

Group Fitness Class to Try in Chicago: Formula94 with FFC

If you’re anything like me, you love trying group fitness classes in Chicago. You love getting a sweat in, trying out a new class format, and seeing what works best for you. I’ve taken HIIT, barre, Pilates, cycle, and yoga classes. Having…
Read more
,

Elevate Your Fitness Recovery Routine

You’re obsessed with your workout. You can’t stop talking about your favorite HIIT class, the new PR you hit this week, the cool workout machine you’ve been trying, and just how much more energy you have after your 6am gym session. Exercise…
Read more
Juneteenth Flag

Honoring Black History Month at FFC

Most of us learned about African American History in school, but we likely did not dive much deeper than research on slavery, the US Civil War and the Civil Rights Movement. There is so much to uncover beyond this; people from the African…
Read more
,

Member Stories: How Angela Petroline Learned to Balance Nutrition and Exercise to Achieve Results

FFC Park Ridge member, Angela Petroline, shares how she lost 100 lbs with the help of a registered dietitian nutritionist and the FFC community.  Tell me a little bit about yourself and how you made a change to your health. I…
Read more
,

Post-Workout Nutrition: Defining Hunger and the Anabolic Window

There is a lot of information out there regarding post-workout nutrition, specifically, the anabolic window: should you eat immediately after a workout or wait a few hours? And why do you sometimes feel hungry after your workouts, but other…
Read more
Juneteenth Flag

Understanding Juneteenth: A Journey to Freedom

Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, is an annual holiday celebrated on June 19 in the United States. It commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans and holds deep historical significance. On this day…
Read more