Meet our new trainers, Bryson Pitts, bpitts@ffc.com, and Kellynn Hayes, khayes@ffc.com, and welcome back Ocean Bhatt, obhatt@ffc.com.

There is no better time than now to review your fitness goals. Connect with one of our talented trainers to revise your current fitness program and become the best you in 2024.

Reach out to one of our trainers or contact our Fitness Director, Frankie at fpicchiotti@ffc.com to get scheduled today.

Our FFC Elmhurst Volleyball League starts on Tuesday, November 14! Games will be played on Tuesdays from 7:00 – 9:00 PM. The league will run for 10 weeks.

The cost is $85 for members and $115 for non-members.

Visit ffc.com/group-fitness-programs to register. For more information, contact Shane at sgomez@ffc.com.

 

Join us Saturday, November 18 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM for a night of fun and games. We take the kids while you enjoy an evening at the theater, a romantic dinner, time with friends, or quiet time with your partner. We will be playing games in the gym and watching a movie in Kid’s Club.

Registration ends Thursday, November 16 at 8:00 pm. Stop by the Kids Club to pre-register. Contact Jaime Mules at jmules@ffc.com for more information.

If you are running the Dan Gibbons 5k Turkey Trot or cheering on family members in the race on Thursday, November 23, make FFC Elmhurst your pre-race, post-race, and cheering destination. Members and guests are welcome. Doors open at 7 AM. Light breakfast, hot chocolate, recovery massage, and adult beverages for those over 21 will be available to enhance your race day experience. Stop by the club after your race and show your race number to receive a complimentary beverage.

As we approach the season of gratitude and reflection, immerse yourself in the peaceful ambiance of our “Gratitude Thanksgiving Sound Bath” with Greg. Join us on Sunday, November 26 from 4:00 – 5:00 PM in the cozy Mindbody studio, where we’ll celebrate the tranquility of the fall season.

During this soothing session, you’ll be cocooned in the healing sounds of crystal bowls and chimes, allowing you to release the cares of the year gone by. For an extra touch of comfort, feel free to bring your own blanket and pillow.

This event is open to everyone, including non-members, and we encourage you to invite your holiday guests. In the spirit of Thanksgiving and appreciation, this complimentary event is our way of saying ‘thank you’ to our valued members.

Register in the FFC+ app.

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.

Join us Saturday, October 21 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM for a night of fun and games. We take the kids while you enjoy an evening at the theater, a romantic dinner, time with friends, or quiet time with your partner. We will be playing games in the gym and watching a fun Halloween movie in Kid’s Club. Costumes are optional but encouraged. We will have the bouncy house out!

Registration ends Thursday, October 19 at 8:00 PM. Stop by the Kids Club to pre-register. Contact Jaime Mules at jmules@ffc.com for more information.

Stop by the FFC Elmhurst craft table from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM at the North York Plaza during the BOO-tiful Trick or Treating event on Saturday, October 21. We will have a spooktacular craft for our mini-members and guests. We cannot wait to see you there!

Work out and rock out to 80’s music as we go Back to the Future in celebration of FFC’s 40th year!

  • Formula 94 – Saturday, 10/21 at 8:15 AM w/ Lila
  • Total Body Blast – Saturday, 10/21 at 8:30 AM w/ Paula
  • Rockstar Ride – Saturday, 10/21 at 9:30 AM w/ Cailey

Sign up in the FFC+ app.

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 a list of new equipment headed to FFC Elmhurst soon! FFC is always looking for ways to add value to serve you better.

  • Additional free weight strength equipment
  • 1 new Matrix Hip Thrust Machine
  • 1 Concept2 SkiErg

 

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

Stop by the FFC tent at Elmhurst’s Rock the Block Festival on Saturday, September 9 from 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Our tent will be located in the Family Fun Zone at the corner of York Street and First Ave. We will have a craft for our mini-members and guests.

For more information, contact Scott at sl@ffc.com.

We will be kicking off our Fall Pickleball League the week of September 11. All levels are welcome. The intermediate league will be on Mondays starting at 6:15 PM and the beginner league will be on Thursdays at 6:15 PM. The cost is $150 per person for members and $165 per person for non-members.

For more information, contact Brent at xyao@ffc.com. To register, visit https://ffc.com/group-fitness-programs/

Take a look at some of our special group fitness classes going on in September!

  • Land & Sea – Monday, September 11 at 10:30 am with Tania (Outdoor Pool)
  • Candlelight Yoga for the Fall Equinox – Friday, September 22 at 5:30 pm with Paula (Mind Body Studio)

Complimentary for members. Reserve your spot in the FFC+ app today!

Join us Saturday, September 16 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM for a night of fun and games. We take the kids while you enjoy an evening at the theater, a romantic dinner, time with friends, or quiet time with your partner. We will be playing games in the gym and watching a fun movie in the Kids Club.

Registration ends Thursday, September 14 at 8:00 PM. Stop by the Kids Club to pre-register. 

Contact Jaime Mules at jmules@ffc.com for more information.

Join us on Thursday, September 21 from 5:00 – 7:00 PM to celebrate FFC’s 40th Anniversary. The evening will include raffles, games, snacks, and drink specials. Guests are welcome.

Email Scott at sl@ffc.com  for more info.

Join Kristin Sassi for a restful and transformative passive practice of Yin Yoga and Yoga Nidra Meditation with a Sound Bath on Sunday, September 24 at 3:00 PM in the Mind Body Studio.

Yin Yoga uses passive postures and gentle stretches to relax the body and prepare the mind for Yoga Nidra meditation. During Yoga Nidra meditation, practitioners set intentions and explore their potential, hopes, and dreams for positive transformation. The meditation incorporates breathwork, relaxation techniques, rapid imagery, and creative visualization. The experience is enriched with a sound bath featuring specific vibrational frequencies from crystal bowls, pyramids, Tibetan bowls, percussion, chimes, a harmonium, a gong, and more.

Cost is $35 for members / $45 for non-members / $26.35 for employees

Register at https://ffc.com/group-fitness-programs/.