Do you have a favorite bartender, barista, barber, or outstanding hospitality professional in your life? Nominate them to host a Group Fitness event of their choice in 2024! Contact Aaron Beasley at abeasley@ffc.com to shout out your favorite professionals and get more information today!
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
During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we invite you to join us in supporting the Chicago community by donating new, unopened menstruation products and essential toiletries throughout October. Your contributions will provide crucial assistance to women and families in need, not only delivering essential items but also a sense of solidarity. Please bring your items into the club to be donated (note that we can only accept new and unopened items, clothing not accepted). Together, we can make a significant impact in our community and show our support during this important month. Thank you for your generosity and kindness.
Have you had a long week at work? Intense workout? Looking for a way to boost your recovery? Treat yourself to a massage – now available 7 days a week! Choose from Swedish Relaxation, Deep Tissue, CBD, and more. Non-members are always welcome at the FFC Spa and massages make a great gift too!
Book in the FFC+ app or speak to a team member to reserve today!
Help us kick off the Northwestern 2023-2024 school year! Wear your favorite NU gear, bring a friend (or two!), and join us for games, giveaways, and all Northwestern students/faculty get free VIP guest passes all week long!
Contact Aaron Beasley at abeasley@ffc.com to RSVP your guest today!
Work out and rock out to 80’s music as we go Back to the Future in celebration of FFC’s 40th year!
- Rockstar Ride, Sat 10/21 at 9:15 AM w/ Becca
Sign up in the FFC+ app.
Kick off your Halloween weekend with a BOOtcamp. Join Leila on the turf on Saturday, October 28 at 10:00 AM for a fun, total body strength and conditioning workout designed for all levels of fitness. Dress in costume for a chance to win a free training session.
Register for BOOtcamp on the FFC+ app or contact Leila, lquintanilla@ffc.com for more information.
Does the thought of Yoga give you the chills? Join Josh for a small group training session on the spookiest day of the year – Halloween – to dispel the myth that Yoga is scary. Josh will lead you through a series of accessible, modifiable, and fun Yoga poses. You’ll leave this session feeling the magic of Yoga. Class will be offered on October 31 at 12:00 PM in the large group fitness studio. Dress in costume for a chance to win a free private Yoga session!
Register via the FFC+ app. Contact Josh at jambrose@ffc.com for more information.
Looking to gain strength, move better, and connect your mind and body? Sign up for your complimentary Barbell and Oms session. This unique training style blends compound barbell exercises along with traditional postures and sequences from Yoga to increase isometric strength building, mobility, and posture.
Josh’s training approach focuses on improving strength and mobility with an emphasis on mind-body connection and injury prevention. Sign up for your complimentary session with Josh by emailing jambrose@ffc.com.
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
It may be FFC’s 40th anniversary, but we’re the ones giving the presents. See below for the list of new equipment headed to FFC East Lakeview soon! FFC is always looking for ways to add value to serve you better.
- 1 new Matrix Hip Thrust Machine
- 1 new Squat Station, including platform and bumper plates
- 3 Life Fitness Adjustable Benches
- 4 new Concept 2 Rowers
- 1 Life Fitness Leg Press
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
Join us in celebrating Back to School Week with Northwestern University! Wear your favorite NU gear and enjoy free samples and giveaways from September 17 through the 23. PLUS, Northwestern students/faculty get free guest privileges throughout the week!
Come kickstart the fall semester with us at FFC!
Join us on Saturday, September 23 at 11:00 AM for a special Dance Mash-up group fitness class with instructors Matt & Kim!
Reserve your spot in the FFC+ app – see you in class!
September is Hunger Action Month and FFC has teamed up with Nourishing Hope to make a difference! Bring any nonperishable, unopened food items into the club anytime during the month of September and help us combat hunger in our community.
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!
Build your confidence on the strength floor with Intro To Strength Training, an entry-level class designed to teach you the essentials needed for a great workout. These complimentary classes are taught by our FFC personal trainers and take place at 10 AM every Saturday in September. Each week will cover a new tool used on the fitness floor. Come ready to learn more and leave feeling empowered to use this equipment on your next visit.
- September 9 – Kettlebells
- September 16 – Dumbbells
- September 23 – Barbells
- September 30 – Sleds, Ropes & Ladders – Oh my!
Reserve your spot in the FFC+ app today.
FFC’s ‘Intro To’ series is back! Join Coaches Deon and Leila on the turf for a jumpstart into fundamental barbell exercises and learn how to maximize your movements!
- August 5: Intro to Deadlifts
- August 12: Intro to Bench Press
- August 19: Intro to Overhead Presses
- August 26: Intro to Kickboxing
Register in the FFC+ app or reach out to dmorrissette@ffc.com to reserve your spot!
DASH, Developing Active Senior Health, is a special FFC community, designed for people who want to stay active, fit, healthy, and social, all the days of their life.
DASH Group Fitness Class – Every Friday at 9 AM with Jaron
Join Coach Jaron every week as he highlights ways to keep your body strong and your movements dynamic through focused workouts, and become part of a lively social community!
