Need some time to yourself this holiday season? Book a massage at the FFC Spa! You can now add CBD to any massage for $20 for added relaxation and recovery. Our CBD massage oil calms your nervous system and provides immediate relief for aches, pains, and inflammation. Contains no THC.

Book today in the FFC+ app!

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 21:

  • Winter Solstice Heated Power Vinyasa – 8:30 AM with Kate
  • SLAYride – 8:30 AM with Greg
  • Jingle Barre Bootcamp – 5:00 PM with Brenna
  • HoliDANCE – 6:00 PM with Jessica
  • SLAYride – 6:00 PM with Cailey
  • Winter Solstice Sound Mind Body Flow – 7:00 PM with Greg

Saturday, December 23:

  • Festive Formula 94 – 8:15 AM with Lila
  • Holly Jolly Body Blast – 8:30 AM with Paula
  • SLAYride – 9:30 AM with Cailey
  • Ho Ho Hydro Fit – 9:30 AM with Lila

East Lakeview 

Friday, December 15:

  • HoliDANCE – 6:00 PM with Jen, Dominick & Matt

Saturday, December 16:

  • Jingle Barre Bootcamp – 8:30 AM with Becca
  • SLAYride – 9:15 AM with Becca
  • Ho Ho Hydro – 10:00 AM with Becca

Tuesday, December 19:

  • SLAYride – 6:45 PM with David

Wednesday, December 20:

  • SLAYride – 6:15 PM with Tony

Thursday, December 21:

  • Ho Ho Hydro – 9:00 AM with Becca

Friday, December 22:

  • Holly Jolly Body Blast – 12:00 PM with Jen

Saturday, December 23:

  • SLAYride – 9:15 AM with Matt
  • Holly Jolly Body Blast – 10:00 AM with Matt
  • HoliDANCE – 11:00 AM with Matt

Gold Coast

Saturday, December 16:

  • HoliDANCE – 11:00 AM with Joanna & Kaley

Monday, December 18:

  • SLAYride – 5:30 PM with Brent
  • Jingle Barre Bootcamp – 6:30 PM with Becca

Tuesday, December 19:

  • SLAYride – 6:15 AM with Lara
  • Festive Formula 94 – 7:00 AM with  Lara
  • Ho Ho Ho Hydro – 9:00 AM with Arthur, Alyssa & Becca

Wednesday, December 20:

  • Candy Cane Critical Mass – 6:30 AM with Ashleigh
  • SLAYRide – 6:30 PM with Matt

Friday, December 22:

  • Holiday Heated Vinyasa – 5:30 PM with Julie

Lincoln Park 

Monday, December 18:

  • Jingle Bell burn G.Row Sled Edition – 5:15 PM with Alex

Tuesday, December 19:

  • Festive Formula 94 – 5:30 PM with Becca 
  • Jingle Barre Bootcamp – 5:45 PM with Haven
  • SLAYride – 6:30 PM with Becca

Wednesday, December 20:

  • Holiday Heated Vinyasa – 5:30 PM with Melinda

Thursday, December 21:

  • Jingle Bell Burn G.Row Sled Edition – 6:00 PM with Ricky

Friday, December 22:

  • SLAYride – 6:30 AM with Brent

Saturday, December 23:

  • Festive Formula 94 – 8:00 AM with Lois

Old Town

Saturday, December 16:

  • Yuletide Hatha Yoga – 11:30 AM with Mary

Wednesday, December 20:

  • Jingle Barre Bootcamp – 5:45 PM with Charlotte

Oak Park 

Wednesday, December 20:

  • Holly Jolly Body Blast – 5:30 PM with Colleen

Thursday, December 21:

  • Candy Cane Critical Mass 9:00 AM with Paige
  • Festive Formula 94 – 6:00 PM with Ashley

Friday, December 22:

  • SLAYride – 8:00 AM with Amy
  • SLAYride – 9:00 AM SLAYride with Amy

Sunday, December 24:

  • HoliDANCE – 11:00 AM with Liz

Park Ridge 

Wednesday, December 20:

  • Holiday Heated Vinyasa – 9:15 AM with Alex

Thursday, December 21:

  • SLAYride – 5:15 AM with Janelle
  • Holly Jolly Body Blast – 9:15 AM with Sara
  • SLAYride – 9:30 AM with Doreen
  • Ho Ho Hydro – 10:30 AM with Alex

Friday, December 22:

  • Candy Cane Critical Mass – 9:15 AM with Sara

Saturday, December 23:

  • Festive Formula 94 – 9:15 AM with Sara & Alex

South Loop 

Sunday, December 17:

  • Holidance – 12:15 PM with Dominick, Esau, Ramon

Wednesday, December 20:

  • SLAYride- 5:45 PM with Becca
  • Holly Jolly Body Blast – 6:30 PM with Becca

Friday, December 22:

  • SLAYride – 9:30 AM with Nazha 

West Loop 

Thursday, December 14:

  • Holidance – 5:30 PM with Dominick, Joanna, Kaley

Monday, December 18:

  • Holly Jolly Body Blast – 5:15 PM with Lois
  • SLAYride – 5:30 PM with Danny

Wednesday, December 20:

  • SLAYride – 5:30PM with Daniela

Friday, December 22:

  • SLAYride – 11:30 AM with Trevor

 

Why wait to get started on your New Year goals? Hit the ground running by completing your metabolism and Vo2 Max Tests now! Sign up for nutrition services and enjoy $40 OFF a Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) Test & Consultation and/or VO2 Max Test. Already a nutrition client? Get $20 OFF an RMR Test and/or Vo2 Max Test!

An RMR test is the Gold-standard test that measures exactly how many calories you need to consume for healthy weight loss, to maintain your weight but hit your nutrient requirements, or to properly gain weight at a steady pace without gaining excess fat.

A VO2 Max Test provides you with the most accurate heart rate zones to ensure you are working out smarter, not harder.

To purchase or book your sessions, email us at nutrition@ffc.com.

 

You promote your business and buy media for one reason: results. The FFC beneFITs program leverages our respected brand to connect you with a prime audience – educated, influential individuals of various ages who are tech-savvy, well-informed, and ready to spend. They’re interested not only in health and fitness but also in business, entertainment, travel, culture, and more.

How does it work?
We strategically display your message on high-traffic screens, promote it to our social followers, and invite you to our club for on-site activations. This ensures your name, product, or offer gains visibility, drives action, and boosts awareness.

Maximum Exposure (6-Month Commitment):

Digital Ad Network
1/month (6 total)
Specs: 1206 x 945, jpeg files

Social Media Posts
1/quarter (2 total)
Instagram and Facebook

Onsite Activations
1/quarter (2 total)
In-club tabling for 2 hours

The Investment
$400/month for 1 club
$800/month for all clubs

Contact Max Sonkin at 216.410.3912 or msonkin@ffc.com for more information or to reserve your space.

This Veterans Day, show your gratitude and support for our brave heroes by contributing to the “Thank A Veteran” board in your club. Show your appreciation and honor their incredible service by leaving a simple message or tribute on the board. Together, let’s create a powerful display of appreciation for their unwavering dedication to our country.

Join us during Thanksgiving weekend for some fun, themed Group Fitness classes! View the lineup of classes below, then reserve your space in the FFC+ app.

Elmhurst 

  • Pumpkin Pie Pilates – Wednesday, 11/22 at 8:30 am with Eileen – a member will win a free smoothie of the month for attending class.
  • Turkey Trot Triple Threat – Friday, 11/24 at 9:00 am with Lila
  • Black Friday Body Blast – Friday, 11/24 at 10:00 am with Paula
  • Friendsgiving Formula 94 – Saturday, 11/25 at 9:00 am with Lila – bring a friend or family member to class.

East Lakeview 

  • Black Friday Body Blast – Friday, 11/24 at 12:00 pm with Jen
  • ThankSPINNING – Saturday, 11/25 at 9:30 am with Jen

Gold Coast

  • Black Friday Body Blast – Friday, 11/24 at 9:00 am with Asia

Lincoln Park 

  • Black Friday Body Blast – Friday, 11/24 at 9:00 am with Lois
  • Friendsgiving Formula 94 – Saturday, 11/25 at 8:00 am with Lois & Mari
  • ThankSPINNING –  Saturday, 11/25 at 10)00 am with Darren

Oak Park 

  • Pumpkin Pie Pilates – Wednesday, 11/22 at 5:00 pm with Kyle
  • ThanksSPINNING – Thursday, 11/23 at 8:00 am with Fran and Bill 
  • ThanksSPINNING – Thursday, 11/23 at 9:15 am with Craig
  • Black Friday Body Blast – Friday, 11/24 at 10:00 am with Kari and Ashley

Park Ridge 

  • Black Friday Body Blast – Friday, 11/24 at 9:15 am with Julia & Mari
  • Friendsgiving Formula 94 – Friday, 11/24 at 10:30 am with Sara & Mari
  • Friendsgiving Formula 94 – Saturday, 11/25 at 9:15 am  with Alex & Sara
  • ThanksSpinning – Saturday, 11/25 at 10:30 am with Sara

South Loop 

  • ThankSPINNING – Friday, 11/24 at 9:30 am with Nazha 
  • Black Friday Body Blast – Friday, 11/24 at 9:30 am with Nazha

West Loop 

  • ThankSPINNING – Friday, 11/24 at 11:30 am with Trevor 
  • Black Friday Body Blast – Friday, 11/24 at 12:15 pm with Trevor W

‘Tis the season to express your gratitude, and here at FFC, we’re thankful for you, our members!

Want to send a digital thank you note to your trainer, favorite front desk employee, or someone else at the club? We’ve created this webpage for our staff to send thank you notes to members and for members to send notes of gratitude to FFC staff. Simply complete the form to send your note of gratitude and thanks.

To participate in our Fall ’23 Pickleball Party Contest, head to our Instagram page!

FALL ’23 PICKLEBALL PARTY CONTEST GIVEAWAY RULES, TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

FFC’s Fall ’23 Pickleball Party Contest giveaway ends Sunday, October 22, 2023 at 11:59 PM CST. Winner will be notified by Tuesday, October 24, 2023 by Instagram Direct Message. One winner will receive 4 custom FFC Pickleball paddles, Pickleballs, 1.5 hours of court time for yourself and 3 friends on a date of your choice at a participating location (subject to availability) with a “Pickleball Pro” on site to facilitate and provide tips and 1 fruit smoothie per player from Local’84 Cafe. Enter to win by following @ffc_chicago, liking the Instagram post from Thursday, October 12 and tagging 3 friends in the comments on the Instagram post from Thursday, October 19. One additional bonus entry will be given by following @fitnessformulaclubs on TikTok. Limit one entry per account. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Instagram. Both FFC members and non-members are eligible to win. Employees of FFC, and their parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, promotion and advertising agencies, and members of their immediate families (spouse and parents, children and siblings and their respective spouses, regardless of where they reside) and persons living in the same household, whether or not related, of such employees, are not eligible to enter or win. Winner will be selected at random using a randomizer software platform. No purchase necessary. Purchase does not enhance the chance of winning. Void where prohibited. You must be 18 years of age or older, live in the Greater Chicago area and hold a valid photo ID with an Illinois address to be eligible to enter. The contents of the giveaway cannot be redeemed for cash value or transferred. The contents of the giveaway must be redeemed with Fitness Formula Clubs by December 15, 2023.

Bring In Your Race Bib From The Chicago Marathon To Receive:

  • $5 off a 30-minute massage
  • $10 off a 60-minute massage
  • $15 off a 90-minute massage

Visit ffc.com/spa or the FFC+ app to book your appointment. No two discounts apply.

Join us for some fun, Halloween-themed Group Fitness classes this Spooky season! View the lineup of classes below, then reserve your space in the FFC+ app.

Elmhurst:

  • Monster Mash-Up – Thursday, 10/26 at 6:00 PM
  • Spooky Spin – Thursday, 10/26 at 6:00 PM
  • Freak Show Formula 94 – Saturday, 10/28 at 8:15 AM
  • Trick or Treat Total Body Blast – Saturday, 10/28 at 8:30 AM
  • Spooky Spin – Saturday, 10/28 at 9:30 AM
  • Halloween Hydro – Saturday, 10/28 at 9:30 AM
  • Laid to Rest LOADED – Sunday, 10/29 at 9:15 AM
  • Trick or Treat Total Body Blast – Monday, 10/30 at 5:00 PM
  • Spooky Spin – Monday, 10/30 at 5:30 PM
  • Halloween Hydro – Monday, 10/30 at 6:15 PM
  • Freak Show Formula 94 – Tuesday, 10/31 at 8:30 AM
  • Spooky Spin – Tuesday, 10/31 at 5:00 PM
  • Freak Show Formula 94 – Tuesday, 10/31 at 6:00 PM

East Lakeview:

  • Spooky Spin – Saturday, 10/28 at 9:15 AM
  • Trick or Treat Total Body Blast – Monday, 10/30 at 5:30 PM
  • Monster Mash-Up Team Teach Dance Workout – Monday, 10/30 at 6:15 PM

Gold Coast:

  • Voodoo Vinyasa – Thursday, 10/26 at 6:45 PM
  • Voodoo Vinyasa – Monday, 10/30 at 6:45 PM
  • Spooky Spin – Tuesday, 10/31 at 6:15 AM
  • Halloween Hydro – Tuesday, 10/31 at 10:00 AM
  • Spooky Spin – Tuesday, 10/31 at 6:30 PM
  • Monster Mash-Up Team Teach Dance Workout – Tuesday, 10/31 at 6:30 PM

Lincoln Park:

  • Voodoo Vinyasa – Sunday, 10/29 at 10:00 AM
  • Freak Show Formula 94 – Tuesday, 10/31 at 5:30 PM
  • Spooky Spin – Tuesday, 10/31 at 6:30 PM
  • Voodoo Vinyasa – Tuesday, 10/31 at 6:45 PM

Oak Park:

  • Freak Show Formula 94 – Thursday, 10/26 at 6:00 PM
  • Spooky Spin – Thursday, 10/26 at 6:30 PM
  • Monster Mash-Up – Saturday, 10/28 at 12:00 PM
  • Monster Mash-Up – Sunday, 10/29 at 11:00 AM
  • Spooky Spin – Monday, 10/30 at 8:00 AM
  • Spooky Spin – Monday, 10/30 at 9:00 AM

Old Town:

  • Laid to Rest LOADED – Monday, 10/30 at 5:45 PM
  • Boo-Lates – Tuesday, 10/31 at 12:00 PM

Park Ridge:

  • Voodoo Vinyasa – Friday, 10/27 at 9:15 AM
  • Spooky Spin – Saturday, 10/28 at 10:15 AM
  • Spooky Spin – Tuesday, 10/31 at 5:15 AM
  • Freak Show Formula 94 – Tuesday, 10/31 at 9:15 AM

South Loop:

  • Boo-Lates – Saturday, 10/28 at 11:45 AM
  • Spooky Spin – Sunday, 10/29 at 9:30 AM
  • Spooky Spin – Monday, 10/30 at 5:45 PM
  • VooDoo Vinyasa – Monday, 10/30 at 6:00 PM
  • Laid to Rest Loaded – Monday, 10/30 at 6:30 PM

West Loop:

  • Monster Mash-Up Team Teach Dance Workout – Thursday, 10/26 at 5:30 PM
  • Laid to Rest Loaded – Monday, 10/30 at 6:00 PM
  • Spooky Spin – Monday, 10/30 at 5:30 PM
  • Monster Mash-Up Team Teach Dance Workout – Monday, 10/30 at 6:45 PM

In honor of World Mental Health Day on October 10, we’ve put together a special lineup of group fitness classes throughout the month designed to nourish your mind and body. Learn how to calm your brain and body with simple meditation techniques and experience an increase in self-awareness, clarity, and creativity. Join us in honoring World Mental Health Day to acknowledge the importance of prioritizing mental well-being every day to lead a healthier, more balanced life. View the lineup of classes below, then reserve your space in the FFC+ app.

East Lakeview:

  • Restorative Yoga – Mondays at 7:15 PM
  • Candlelight Yoga – Wednesdays at 7:15 PM

Elmhurst:

  • Restorative Yoga, Guided Meditation, and Sound Bath – October 10 from 7:00 – 8:30 PM

Gold Coast:

  • Sound Mind / Body Flow – Thursdays from 6:45 – 7:45 PM

Lincoln Park:

  • Unplug – Saturday, October 14 from 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Oak Park:

  • Unplug – Fridays from 6:15 – 6:30 PM (after restorative yoga)
  • Unplug – Sundays from 11 – 11:15 AM (after restorative yoga)

Old Town:

  • Unplug – Saturday, October 14 from 12:30 – 1:00 PM

Park Ridge:

  • Sound Bath – Tuesday, October 10 from 12:00 -1:00 PM

South Loop:

  • Candlelight Yoga – Wednesdays at 6:00 PM

West Loop:

  • Sound Mind / Body Flow – Tuesday, October 10 at 7:30 PM

In celebration of our 40th anniversary, we have put together a great lineup of anniversary-themed group fitness classes. 40STRONG is a 40-minute total body workout you won’t want to miss! In this class, you will perform 40 exercises for one minute each in succession with no breaks! Reserve your spot in the FFC+ app – See you in class!

FFC East Lakeview 

  • Saturday, September 23 at 10:00 AM with Matt 

FFC Elmhurst 

  • Monday, September 18 at 8:30 AM with Tania (GF Studio)

FFC Gold Coast 

  • Tuesday, September 19 at 5:30 PM with Stephanie

FFC Lincoln Park 

  • Monday, September 18 at 5:30 PM with Tiffany

FFC Oak Park 

  • Tuesday, September 19 at 6:00 PM with Ashley
  • Thursday, September 21 at 6:00 PM with Rachel

FFC Old Town 

  • Wednesday, September 20 at 6:00 PM with Charlotte

FFC Park Ridge 

  • Thursday, September 21 at 9:15 AM with Mari

FFC South Loop 

  • Wednesday, September 20 at 6:30 PM with Becca
  • Sunday, September 24 at 10:15 AM with Nazha

FFC West Loop 

  • Monday, September 18 at 6:00 PM with Lara

In honor of FFC’s 40th-anniversary kick off, Ortanic is offering $40 Custom Airbrush Tans throughout September. Please use code Anniversary when booking online at https://ortanic.com/book-now/ to receive the discount. The discount applies only to the Custom Airbrush Tan service and must be redeemed by September 30.

We’re celebrating 40 years in business thanks to you, our amazing members. To show our appreciation, during the week of September 18 – 23:

  • Enjoy Free Guest Days All Week
  • Sample Products From Our Participating Vendors: Avinola Granola, Nemi Snacks, C4, ZENB, LMNT, Bucked Up, Gatorade, Dove and our very own Local 84’ Cafe
  • Take A Special 40Strong Anniversary-Themed Group Fitness Class
  • Win FFC Swag All Week Long
  • Receive A Complimentary Injury Screening From RUSH Physical Therapy
  • Enjoy A Complimentary Chair Massage (At Participating Clubs)
  • On September 22, find an anniversary button throughout the club and win fabulous prizes!

To reserve a spot for your guest, go to ffc.com/rsvp today!

ffc member appreciation week

 

12 Ways You Can Support Club Members & Staff That Will Cost You Nothing!

Place bags/belongings in lockers vs. fitness floor or studio…………………………………$0.00
Refrain from listening to music/having a conversation on phone speaker………..……….. $0.00
Step away from equipment while emailing or texting……………………………..…………$0.00
Avoid congregating in groups around one piece of equipment……..……………..………$0.00
Allow others to “work in” between repetitive sets……………..……………………….……$0.00
Unload the machine and rerack your weights……………………………………….……..….…$0.00
Respect other’s privacy in the locker rooms by not taking selfies or Facetiming….………$0.00
Avoid socializing and cell phone usage DURING group classes……..…………..….……$0.00
Plan accordingly around the club’s closing time…………….………………………………$0.00
Avoid wearing shoes and workout attire in the steam room/sauna……….………………$0.00
Cancel your swim lane or class reservation if you won’t be using it……………….…..…$0.00
Limit towel use; help us conserve water……………….………………………………….…$0.00
TOTAL……….…………………………………………………………………………………..$0.00

Please be aware of the club’s operating hours for the Labor Day Holiday. Please note all members have access to all clubs on Monday, September 4. Have a happy and safe holiday!

Saturday, September 2 and Sunday, September 3:

  • FFC Union Station will be closed. All other clubs will open at normal hours and close at 6 PM. Group fitness schedules may be adjusted – please check the app for more details on classes.

Monday, September 4:

  • FFC East Lakeview and FFC South Loop: 7 AM – 3 PM
  • FFC Oak Park, FFC Gold Coast, FFC Lincoln Park, FFC Elmhurst, FFC Park Ridge, FFC West Loop: 7 AM – 6 PM
  • FFC Old Town and FFC Union Station will be closed.

Regular club hours for each location resume Tuesday, September 5.

From August 1-15, enjoy a 10% discount on massages and facials (facials at PR and OP only, no two discounts apply). The discount applies only on a single spa service and must be redeemed on or before August 15.

Join us at the beginning of August for special Lollapalooza-themed group fitness classes. Check out the lineup of classes below, and register for a spot in the FFC+ app!

FFC East Lakeview 

  • Tuesday, August 1 at 6:30 PM: SPINapalooza with David
  • Wednesday, August 2 at 12 PM: LollapaLOADED with Dominick
  • Saturday, August 5 at 9:15 AM: SPINapalooza with Becca

FFC Gold Coast 

  • Saturday, July 29 at 10:45 AM: Yogapalooza with Emily
  • Monday, July 31 at 5:15 PM: SPINapalooza with Brent
  • Tuesday, August 1 at 6:30 AM: SPINapalooza with Lara
  • Tuesday, August 1 at 5:30 PM: LollapaLOADED with Stephanie
  • Wednesday, August 2 at 6:30 AM: LollapaLOADED with Ashleigh

FFC Lincoln Park 

  • Tuesday, August 1 at 6:45 PM: Yogapalooza with Julie
  • Wednesday, August 2 at 6:30 AM: LollapaLOADED with Tiffany
  • Friday, August 4 at 6:30 AM: SPINapalooza with Brent
  • Saturday, August 5 at 10:30 AM: Yogapalooza with Rachel

FFC Oak Park 

  • Wednesday, August 2 at 6 AM: LollapaLOADED with Colleen
  • Thursday, August 3 at 5 PM: Aquapalooza with Ashely
  • Friday, August 4 at 9 AM: SPINapalooza with Amy

FFC Old Town 

  • Monday, July 31 at 5:45 PM: LollapaLOADED with Dominick

FFC Park Ridge 

  • Tuesday, August 1 at 9:15 AM: Yogapalooza

FFC South Loop 

  • Friday, August 4 at 9:30 AM: SPINapalooza with Nazha
  • Saturday, August 5 at 8:30 AM: SPINapalooza with Brent
  • Saturday, August 5 at 10 AM: LollapaLOADED with Dominick

FFC West Loop 

  • Monday, July 31 at 5:30 PM: SPINapalooza with Danny
  • Thursday, August 3 at 7:30 PM: Yogapalooza with Danielle
  • Friday, August 4 at 11:30 AM: SPINapalooza with Trevor

It’s not too late to join Fitness Formula Clubs this summer for Yoga In The Park! Our free community vinyasa-style yoga classes will be held in Grove 2 in Lincoln Park (near the intersection of Clark and LaSalle – click here to view the map).

Classes will run through Tuesday, August 29:

  • Sundays: 10:00 – 11:00 am
  • Tuesdays: 7:00 – 8:00 pm

Classes are open to both FFC members and non-members. Members may sign up for class in the FFC+ app. Walk-ins are welcome. All attendees must sign a digital waiver before class begins. Please bring your own yoga mat and water bottle for class.

Follow us on Instagram at @ffc_chicago for class updates, weather cancellations, and more!

The simple act of stretching before and after your workout, or when you’re stressed and tense, can help prevent injury, ease soreness, and relax your muscles.

But how do you do it correctly, and safely?

FFC’s stretch-certified trainers are here to help! They have all undergone rigorous continuing education and are certified to assist you with your mobility, flexibility, and range of motion so you can feel better, move more and perform at your best!

Get a complimentary session here through July 31 (not available at FFC West Loop or FFC Union Station): https://ffc.com/stretch/