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Breaking Up Your Daily Fitness

As a technology and fitness professional, I have the pleasure of seeing two different worlds. On one end, I see the rapid rate of my Outlook inbox filling with email requests. On the other, I’m reading body language for proper form and signs…
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Turn Your Binge Watching Into A Workout With These Fun Challenges

Need a break from watching the news or scrolling through social media? As we adjust to finding our “new normal” during these uncertain times, it’s comforting to know that we can all seek out comedic relief in the same place: Netflix.…
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Learn How To Lower Your Risk For Breast And Ovarian Cancer With Regular Exercise

FFC has partnered with Bright Pink for 8 years as the official training sponsor for Team Bright Pink. If you are interested in running the Chicago Marathon or a number of other endurance races, consider joining us on Team Bright Pink! As…
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5 Common Form Mistakes Experts See In HIIT Classes

Are you performing these HIIT exercises correctly? Watch below to find out. According to American College of Sports Medicine, high intensity interval training has ranked in the top three worldwide fitness trends every year since 2014. In…
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Smart Aging: Three Quick Tests to Assess Your Strength and Flexibility

Are you "actively aging"? Try these three tests to assess your strength and flexibility and to determine a game plan for your mobility as you age.
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Why I Work With a Personal Trainer

Every one of us has different motivations for hitting the gym. Whether we want to be in better shape, improve our health or optimize our strength and speed, there are many ways to go about reaching our goals. Some may choose to work out on their…
3 no-fail tips to getting back into a gym routine

3 No-Fail Tips to Get Back into Your Gym Routine

The seasons are changing and times of going for a quick run outside are coming to an end. Check out these tips for getting back into a gym routine!
Staying healthy while traveling

Strong Mind | Strong Body #4: Staying Healthy While Traveling

Staying healthy while traveling can be tough, but it's definitely doable! FFC Old Town's Sophia shares tips she's learned to make it easy.
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10 Minute Workout for Beginners: It’s Easier to Fit In Than You Think

Only got a few minutes? That's okay - check out this 10 minute workout for beginners that will help you see you have a lot more time than you think!
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Sports Fitness Training: Ballistic Training & Plyometrics to Bridge the Gap Between the Gym & Court

Ever wanted to understand the difference between ballistic training and plyometrics? FFC West Loop master trainer Matt breaks them down.
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Strong Mind | Strong Body #3: Finding Balance in Fitness, Work, School & Life

FFC Old Town's Sophia shares her experience finding balance and some tips for balancing that in fitness, work, school and all aspects of her life.
Airport Yoga 101 - how to do it

Airport Yoga 101

Airport yoga can be a great way to mitigate the stresses of travel. Here's how!
How to pick the best classes at the gym and set up a workout schedule

How to Choose the Best Classes at the Gym

Ever wondered how to pick the best workout classes at the gym? Wonder no more! FFC's Julia Baraglia shares tips & how to set up a schedule.
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Strong Mind | Strong Body #1: How I Discovered My Passion for Bodybuilding

Have you ever had that one ‘aha!’ moment that changed your life? For me, that ‘aha’ moment was back in August 2016, when I trained at the USA Gym in Bridgeview, IL. Prior to this, I was already a regular gym-goer, but I did not train…
How does KT Tape work and its benefits

How Does KT Tape Work & What Are Its Benefits?

If you are involved in fitness in any way, you’ve probably heard of KT tape. But how does KT tape work? What is it used for? KT tape was developed by chiropractor Dr. Kenzo Kase in Japan in the 1970s. The use and popularity of the tape has…
Try a manual treadmill: here's why you should check out the Woodway Curve for strength and endurance
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Try a Manual Treadmill: Here’s Why You Should Check Out the Woodway Curve for Strength & Endurance

FFC personal trainer Marques Chaplin shares tips on how to get started with a manual treadmill - specifically the Woodway Curve treadmill.
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HIIT Workouts for Beginners: Why Do HIIT & Sample Workout

FFC Gold Coast coach and personal trainer Jeremy Gorden shares some benefits of high intensity interval training, plus HIIT workouts for beginners. You may have heard of The Faction, but you still may be trying to figure out what it is.…
How to find motivation - even when things get tough

Strong Mind | Strong Body #2: How to Find Motivation Even When Things Get Tough

FFC Old Town membership representative Sophia shares her tips for how to find motivation, set goals and achieve them - even when things get tough.
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Try This Quick Lower Body Workout

Pressed for time? Many of us struggle to fit exercise into our already busy days. Additionally, many of us think that a workout needs to be be at least 45 minutes to count. Throw that thought out the window and get your fitness in 30 minutes…
10 best types of pushups and how to master them FFC fitness tips

10 Best Types of Push-Ups and How to Master Them

The push-up is commonly associated with military conditioning, gym class, and some martial arts. For many, they can feel like an impossible or even gruesome exercise. If you feel similarly, we hope you will feel empowered to incorporate this…