What is Pilates good for, anyway? Here are some benefits of Pilates!

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…
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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…
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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,…
What is Pilates good for, anyway? Here are some benefits of Pilates!

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…
Senior bootcamp

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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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!…
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FFC East Lakeview Hispanic Heritage Month Zumba Class

Help us celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with our Team teach Zumba! Zumba fuses Latin/international rhythms and movements. These easy-to-follow dance moves feature intermittent interval training that includes fast and slow rhythms. Fitness…
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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Run with Confidence: Last-Minute Tips for Running the Chicago Marathon

Boost your confidence to run your Chicago Marathon with some last-minute tips, presented by Coach Joy on Thursday, October 3 at 6:00 PM! Meet on the 3rd floor lobby area. Email Joy at jmiles@ffc.com for more information.
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Member Appreciation Party

Join us in celebrating 40 Years of FFC with music, food, and fun on September 20 from 4 - 7 PM! Bring a friend for free and help us kick off the next 40 years of FFC awesomeness!
Where should my gears be? The basic spinning 101 guide.

Totally 80’s – SPIN Team Teach 80’s Edition

Join Becca & Matt on Saturday, September 21 at 9:15 AM for a Totally 80’s SPIN Team Teach! Dress to impress in your best neon, legwarmers and scrunches attire. Celebrate our anniversary with this throwback to the 1980’s. Register…
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Locker Rooms Closed for Maintenance

On Tuesday (8/6), the Men’s Locker Room will be temporarily closed between the hours of 7:30 AM and 12:00 PM for maintenance. On Wednesday (8/7), the Women’s Locker Room will be temporarily closed between the hours of 10:00 AM and 1:00…
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Golf Season Training

Make this season of golf your best yet. Hit the ball farther with less effort and strain on your joints! Schedule your complimentary golf-focused training session with Erik. Together, you’ll put the best program for mid-season, incorporating…