FFC East Lakeview Club Fest Schedule

Member Appreciation Week is here, and we’ve got a great lineup of events and vendors to celebrate YOU! Check out what’s happening at your club below.

Monday, September 15:

  • The Greenhouse Samples: 5:00 – 7:00 PM

Tuesday, September 16:

  • Lightstrike Hard Refresher Samples: 5:00 – 8:00 PM
  • Team Teach, GaGa Mayhem: 6:15 PM

Wednesday, September 17:

    • Fittingly Delicious Samples: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    • FFC Surprise and Delight: 5:00 – 6:00 PM
    • Drink Delta Samples (CBD/Cannabis drink): 5:00 – 8:00 PM

Friday, September 19:

  • Scavenger Hunt: All Day
  • Northwestern Wildcat Weekend: All Day

Saturday, September 20:

    • Red Bull Samples: 9:00 – 11:00 AM
    • Team Teach RockSTAR RIDE: 9:15 AM
    • Northwestern Wildcat Weekend: All Day
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Northwestern Wildcat Weekend

Join us from September 19 – September 21 in wrapping up our Annual Member Appreciation Week by showing our Northwestern Wildcat Spirit! Celebrate a first successful week of classes with complimentary Recovery Sessions, samples, and free guest passes all weekend long. PLUS, NU students and staff can enter to win a 3-pack of Massages!

RSVP at: https://login.gymsales.net/ffc-east-lakeview/ffc-northwestern-wildcat-weekend or contact Kelly Daniels at kdaniels@ffc.com for more information.

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Pilates Reformer 101

Have you ever been curious about the apparatus in the Pilates Studio? Join us for Pilates Reformer 101 on Tuesday, September 9 at 5:00 PM. The Reformer, along with other pieces of apparatus in the studio, is here to help assist you to:

  • Enjoy better control of your body 
  • Help you to move more freely and efficiently 
  • Increase your range of motion 
  • Improve your posture

This class is geared strictly for beginners, brand new to the fun world of Pilates.

For more information, contact Ruth at rkline@ffc.com.

 

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FFC East Lakeview’s 22nd Anniversary Party

We’re feeling 22 but partying likes it’s 2003! Join us for a week-long celebration leading up to our Grand Anniversary Party! From Monday, August 18 to Saturday, August 23, party like it’s 2003 and enjoy samples from some of our favorite brands, prizes, Birthday BINGO, themed-classes, cake (of course), and more!

Bring a friend and share the fun! RSVP your guest here: https://login.gymsales.net/ffc-east-lakeview/ffc-east-lakeview-turns-22

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Alyssa’s Pilates Group Apparatus Classes

Join Alyssa for a dynamic Pilates session every Monday in August at 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM, to reduce back pain, discover how to improve body control, increase your range of motion, enhance posture, and more! All are welcome.

Register in the FFC+ app or contact Alyssa at aperez@ffc.com for more information.

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Downward-Facing Dog Days at Montrose Beach!

Join us on Sunday, August 10, at 10:00 AM, for a unique yoga experience that strengthens the bond between you and your pup. Our certified instructor will guide you through gentle yoga flows suitable for all levels, while incorporating your canine companions in fun and engaging ways. Think mindful stretches alongside your stretching pup, and maybe even a dog-friendly “downward-facing dog” of their own!

The cost is $30 per person, and the best part? Your beloved pup(s) attend for FREE!

Register today via the FFC+ App or by emailing Kelly Daniels at kdaniels@ffc.com.

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Booty Bootcamp

Grow your glutes and your friend group with beginner-friendly Booty Bootcamp! The bootcamp will be on Saturdays at 10:00 AM in the first floor fitness area. This small group training will utilize circuit style training to help you gain strength, increase your aerobic baseline, build better habits, and receive support in proper form. On top of all of the benefits, you will meet your new fitness friend! The cost is $128 per month for the once a week training sessions.

Contact Lauren, lrowan@ffc.com for more information or sign up via the FFC+ app.

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Pilates Group Apparatus Classes

Join our newest Pilates Instructor, Alyssa Perez, for her inaugural Group Apparatus Classes! Learn how to master better control of your body, increase your range of motion, improve posture, and more! Classes are held every Monday from 10:00 AM – 10:50 AM and 12:00 PM -12:50 PM. Cost: $34 for a repetitive class or $44 for a drop-in session.

Register through the FFC+ app or contact Alyssa Perez at aperez@ffc.com to reserve your spot!

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Pilates and Prosecco

Come for a great Pilates workout, utilizing a variety of fun apparatuses and stay for a glass of bubbly and meet your new Pilates friend on June 14 at 1:00 PM in the Second Floor Pilates Studio.

Bring a friend to class with you at no charge. Sign up via the FFC+ App. If you cannot attend, please cancel within 24 hours to avoid a charge. Email Joy at jmiles@ffc.com for more information.

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FFC Seniors

Join our FFC Senior Class on Tuesday, May 20 at 11:00 AM in the first floor training area with Coach Kobi. This monthly small group training session is geared towards our active aging community. Build community and learn to use our fitness equipment with confidence and ease.  FFC Seniors will provide a fun total body workout, focusing on mobility, core, and total body strength.

Register via the FFC+ app or by emailing Jakobi, jrankin@ffc.com.

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Intro to Barbells

Join us on Saturdays at 11:00 AM on the first floor fitness area for Intro to Barbells! Learn the fundamentals of barbell training in this free class! We’ll cover proper technique for key lifts, build confidence under the bar, and set you up for safe, effective strength training. Perfect for beginners—no experience needed!

Sign up via the FFC+ App or contact Deon, dmorrissette@ffc.com, for more information.

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Earth Day Group Fitness Classes at FFC

Join us the week of Earth Day for some Spin classes, plus we’re giving away special seed packets at all Earth Ride classes!

East Lakeview

April 22:

  • Earth Day Yoga – 7:15 pm with Molly

Elmhurst

April 22:

  • Earth Day Yoga – 9:30 AM with Kate

Oak Park

April 22:

  • Earth Day Yoga – 10:00 AM with Kathrine

West Loop

April 22:

  • Earth Day Ride – 6:15 PM with Brian
  • Earth Day Yoga – 7:30 PM with Katie

Gold Coast

April 22:

  • Earth Day Yoga – 9:00 AM with Alice 
  • Earth Day Yoga – 5:15 PM with Gary
  • Earth Day Ride – 6:30 PM with Vince

Park Ridge

April 22:

  • Earth Day Ride – 9:15 AM with Brian

Lincoln Park

April 22:

  • Earth Day Ride – 6:30 PM with Becca
  • Earth Day Yoga – 6:45 PM with Julie

South Loop

April 22:

  • Earth Day Ride – 7:00 AM with Danny

Sign up today in the FFC+ app!

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St. Patrick’s Day Themed Classes

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:

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

South Loop

March 15:

  • ShamROCKstar Ride – 8:30 AM with Brian 
  • Lucky Charm Loaded – 10:00 AM with Dominick 

West Loop

March 13:

  • ShamROCKstar Ride – 6:15 PM with Brian

March 15:

  • Blarney Stone Body Blast – 11:30 AM with Asia

Oak Park

March 13:

  • Formula 94 Leaf Clover – 6:00 PM with Ashley

March 17:

  • ShamROCKstar Ride – 8:00 AM with Amy 
  • ShamROCKstar Ride – 9:00 AM with Amy 

Elmhurst

March 15:

  • Blarney Stone Body Blast – 8:30 AM with Paula G

March 16:

  • Lucky Charm Loaded – 8:15 AM with Alex C

Park Ridge

March 11:

  • ShamROCKstar Ride – 5:15 AM with Janelle S
  • Formula 94 Leaf Clover – 6:00 AM with Mari C

March 14:

  • Lucky Charm Loaded – 9:15 AM with Sara K

March 15:

  • Formula 94 Leaf Clover –  9:15 AM with Sara K 
  • ShamROCKstar Ride -10:15 AM with Sara K

March 17:

  • Lucky Charm Loaded – 5:15 AM with Alex C cardio muscle core
  • ShamROCKstar Ride – 5:30 PM with Brian

Lincoln Park

March 15:

  • Formula 94 Leaf Clover – 8:00 AM with Lois
  • ShamROCKstar RIDE – 8:15 AM with Izzy

March 17:

  • Formula 94 Leaf Clover – 12:00 PM with Becca

Gold Coast

March 15:

  • Blarney Stone Body Blast – 10:00 AM with Nicole

March 16:

  • ShamROCK your ride – 9:00 AM with Keith

March 17:

  • ShamROCKstar RIDE – 5:30 PM with Darren
  • St. Paddy’s Day Power Yoga – 6:45 PM with Marissa

Union Station:

March 11:

  • Formula 94 Leaf Clover – 11:30 AM with Lara
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Boxing Bootcamp at FFC East Lakeview

Enhance your fitness and meet your next workout partner. Join us on Tuesdays at 7:30 PM for Boxing Bootcamp, a full-body workout consisting of boxing techniques mixed into interval training. Learn how to punch, defend yourself, proper footwork, all while getting a great cardiovascular workout! Class is for all skill levels and ensures a fun and challenging workout. The cost is $128 for once a week small group training.

To sign up, contact Deon at dmorrissette@ffc.com.

 

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Pilates & Prosecco

Come for a great Pilates workout, utilizing a variety of fun apparatuses and stay for a glass of bubbly and meet your new Pilates friend!  Pilates and Prosecco will be offered the second Saturday of each month, through June (February 8, March 8, April 12, May 10, June 14) at 1:00 PM.

Bring a friend to class with you at no charge.  Sign up via the FFC+ app. If you cannot attend, please cancel within 24 hours to avoid a charge. Contact Joy at jmiles@ffc.com with any questions.

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Intro To: Spinning, Yoga and Pilates Mat

Join us for 30-minute introductory classes to Spinning, Yoga, and Pilates Mat available during the first week of every month!

FFC East Lakeview

  • Intro to Pilates – Sunday, January 5 at 8:30 AM
  • Intro to Spin – Monday, January 6 at 5:45 PM

FFC Old Town

  • Intro To Pilates – Tuesday, January 7 at 11:30 AM
  • Intro To Yoga – Saturday, January 11 at 11:00 AM

FFC Gold Coast

  • Intro To Spin – Wednesday, January 8 at 5:00 PM
  • Intro To Pilates – Saturday, January 11 at 7:30 AM
  • Intro To Yoga – Sunday, January 12 at 11:30 AM

FFC Lincoln Park

  • Intro To Pilates – Sunday, January 5 at 12:00 PM
  • Intro to Yoga – Tuesday, January 7 at 9:30 AM
  • Intro To Spin – Wednesday, January 8 at 7:00 PM

FFC South Loop

  • Intro to Spin – Saturday, January 4 at 8:00 AM
  • Into to Yoga – Monday, January 6 at 5:30 PM

FFC Oak Park

  • Intro To Spin – Friday, January 10 at 8:15 AM

FFC Park Ridge

  • Intro To Spin – Thursday, January 2 at 10:15 AM
  • Intro To Yoga – Monday, January 6 at 10:30 AM
  • Intro To Pilates – Tuesday, January 7 at 12:15 PM

Register today in the FFC+ app!

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FFC East Lakeview Closed For Maintenance On 12/21

Members, this is a heads-up that FFC East Lakeview will be closed for annual maintenance on Saturday, December 21.

We appreciate your understanding. For additional questions, email Sarah at sfassett@ffc.com.

FFC East Lakeview will resume normal business hours on Sunday, December 22.

 

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Indoor Triathlon

Come join us for the 2025 FFC Indoor Triathlon Series, powered by Grit Endurance! This is a great opportunity for athletes of all levels, from beginners to advanced. Whether you are looking to complete your first triathlon in a controlled environment or challenge yourself to improve your performance, this race is for you!

Race Dates and Locations:

  • Saturday, January 18 at 8:00 AM AND Saturday, March 8 at 8:00 AM
  • FFC Union Station (444 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL, 60606)
  • $75 per person for one race | $125 per person for both races – To register, visit the group fitness section in FFC+ app, set your club location to Union Station, then choose the date of the event from the calendar.

What’s included with your race entry:

  • Finisher’s Certificate
  • $15 off a Grit Endurance Swim Lesson
  • $15 off a FFC massage

Race structure:

  • 10-minute pool swim
  • 15-minute transition to spin bikes
  • 30-minute bike
  • 5-minute transition to treadmills
  • 20-minute run

How it will work and FAQs:

  • Waves of 4 athletes will start the race every 25-minutes, beginning at 8:00 AM. Your wave time will be first come first serve based on your registration order (i.e, the first 4 registrants start at 8:00 AM, next 4 at 8:25 AM, etc.)
  • Athletes will have access to the pool for 15 minutes prior to their wave to warm up
  • Race results will be based on total distance covered during the swim, bike and run portions based on the following weighting system:
    -Swim: 10x distance covered
    -Bike: 1x distance covered
    -Run: 3x distance covered
  • Athletes will have access to the locker rooms, showers, drinking fountains, etc., but should bring their own nutrition / hydration as needed
  • Athletes should arrive at least 20 minutes prior to their wave time to check in, get changed, and get to the pool for the swim start (you must be on time to your wave start in order to participate!)
  • The pool is 24.6 yards long, and is a maximum of 4 feet and 3 inches deep
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East Lakeview Member Appreciation Week

Staying home for the holidays? Bring your friends and family members to FFC East Lakeview for our Member Appreciation Week on Monday, December 23 to Friday, December 27! All week long, bring a guest for free and join in the FFC festivities! We’ll have cocoa, surprises for members and guests, and maybe even a Grinch sighting or two!

Questions? Contact Sarah at sfassett@ffc.com.

 

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Thanksgiving-Themed Group Fitness Classes

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 

  • Turkey Trot Triple Threat – Friday, 11/29 at 8:30 AM with Lila
  • Friendsgiving Formula 94 – Saturday, 11/30 at 9:15 AM with Lila – bring a friend or family member to class.

East Lakeview 

  • Black Friday Body Blast – Friday, 11/29 at 12:00 PM with Jen

Gold Coast

  • Black Friday Body Blast – Friday, 11/29 at 9:00 AM with Asia
  • ThankSPINNING – Sunday, 12/1 at 9:00 AM with Keith

Lincoln Park 

  • Friendsgiving Formula 94 – Saturday, 11/30 at 8:00 AM with Lois & Mari

Oak Park 

  • ThanksSPINNING – Thursday, 11/28 at 8:30 AM with Amy and Craig
  • Black Friday Body Blast – Friday, 11/29 at 9:00 AM with Kari 

Park Ridge 

  • Friendsgiving The Formula Teach Team – Wednesday, 11/27 at 10:15 AM with Kareem & Mari
  • Pumpkin Pie Pilates  – Wednesday, 11/27 at 11:15 PM with Alexandra
  • Friendsgiving Formula 94 – Friday, 11/29 at 9:15 AM with Mari
  • WTF! Team Teach – Friday, 11/29 at 10:15 AM with Sara & Alexandra
  • Friendsgiving Formula 94 – Saturday, 11/30 at 9:15 AM with Sara

West Loop 

  • Pumpkin Pie Pilates  – Wednesday, 11/27 at 12:15 PM with Raven 
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