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21st Annual Fitness Formula Clubs Indoor Triathlon Series

Looking for a goal to accomplish in 2020? Ready to tackle something completely new? Or, maybe you are looking to stay in the racing mindset during the winter months? Our 21st Annual Indoor Triathlon Series is the perfect place for beginners to try a triathlon and for endurance athletes to compete indoors!

2020 Indoor Triathlon Series:

  • Saturday, February 8: FFC Elmhurst + Kids Tri
  • Sunday, February 23: FFC Park Ridge + Kids Tri
  • Saturday, February 29: FFC West Loop
  • Saturday, March 21: FFC Gold Coast + Kids Tri
  • Saturday, March 28: FFC Oak Park + Kids Tri
  • Saturday, April 4: FFC Lincoln Park + TriMonster Sprint Tri

Each event consists of a 10 minute swim, 30 minute bike and 20 minute run. Plus, you have the option to race twice if you’d like!

Visit ffc.com/triathlon for more information and to register for the event!

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Valentine’s Day Themed Group Fitness and Faction Classes

Do you love Valentine’s Day? Can’t stand it? Completely indifferent? We’ve got a class for you in the week leading up to Valentine’s Day!

Check out our schedule of themed classes here – and don’t forget, you can bring a friend for free to any of these classes! Just click on the BFF icon next to the class in the group fitness schedule!

GROUP FITNESS THEMED CLASSES

Monday, February 10
Union Station at 12:15 PM: Be My Valentine Vinyasa – yoga with Annie
Lincoln Park at 5:45 PM: You Give Love a Bad Name – spin with Lara

Tuesday, February 11
South Loop at 6:30 PM: How Do I Love Z – Zumba with Dominick and Esau
Boystown at 7:15 PM: Motiv8 and Bring a Mate with Kelly

Wednesday, February 12
West Loop at 5:15 PM: Love Ya To The Core 94 with Lois
Gold Coast at 6:30 PM: Bring Your Valentine Barre Bootcamp with Ashleigh

Thursday, February 13
East Lakeview at 5:30 PM: You’re Such A Teaser – Pilates with Jennifer
Old Town at 5:45 PM: Love, Peace and Pilates with Natasha
Boystown at 6:30 PM: Love, Sweat and Spin with Anna Rose
Gold Coast at 6:30 PM: Love, Sweat and Gears – spin with Austin Head
Boystown at 6:45 PM: Bring Your Valentine Vinyasa – yoga with Jonathan

Friday, February 14
Elmhurst at 11:30 AM: Love Potion 94 – Formula 94 with Ashley
Boystown at 5:45 PM: Candlelight Yoga with Rachel

THE FACTION THEMED CLASSES

Jump in to one of our Valentine’s Day themed classes with The Faction this month and learn why it’s the workout we love to hate!

FFC Gold Coast:
The Faction Presents: The Heart Racer

  • Join The Faction coaches Ruth, Jeremy and August on Tuesday, February 11 from 6 – 7:30 PM for the Ultimate Team Competition. You’ll work together as partners to complete one cardio exercise, four strength moves and three drills that will make your heart race. This complimentary class is open to all FFC members and guests.
  • Pre-registration is required by emailing Ruth Wooster at RWooster@ffc.com.

    • FFC Elmhurst:
    Love To Hate It with The Faction

  • All members are invited to the turf for a special Faction class on Tuesday, February 11 at 6 PM. Each participant will receive a ticket for a free drink at the Club Lounge after class.
  • Want more info? Email Bobby at rrupcich@ffc.com.

    • FFC Park Ridge:
    Love To Hate It with The Faction

  • Calling all Faction Members! We’re giving you two chances to show your friends why you love to hate The Faction! On Friday, February 14, bring a friend for FREE to either the 6:00 AM class or the 9:30 AM class.
  • Want more info? Email Sam Gonzalez at sgonzalez@ffc.com.

    • FFC Old Town:
    Love To Hate It with The Faction

  • Join us for our next installment of Crunch and Brunch on Saturday February 15 from 10 – 11 AM in the Performance Training Center! Team brunch to follow.
  • Email Julia at jgroves@ffc.com for more details.
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    Spa Open House at FFC Gold Coast

    Join our Spa Team for a special Open House on Tuesday, February 4 from 5 – 7 PM. Tour the Spa, enjoy refreshments, services and raffle prizes. No RSVP required. Complimentary for members and guests.

    Questions? Contact Amanda Irwin, Spa Manager at airwin@ffc.com.

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    Enjoy A Couples Massage in February

    Enjoy champagne and chocolates with any Couples Massage in February! Book a 60 or 90-minute Couples Massages with our talented massage therapists today! Offer expires 2/29/20.

    To schedule an appointment, please contact Amanda Irwin at airwin@ffc.com or call the club at 312-944-1030.

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    Jack Black Skincare Has Arrived

    Take a quick peek at our newest skin care line for men: Jack Black. Now available at the FFC Gold Coast Spa.

     

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    Pickleball 2020 at FFC Gold Coast

    Pickleball continues to be one of the fastest-growing activities in the club, and we are excited to watch the program grow in 2020.

    The 2020 Pickleball schedule is as follows:

    Open Play (all levels / 3 courts): Weekdays from 10 AM – 12 PM and Sundays from 7 – 9 AM

    Intro Group Lessons: Wednesdays (Intro/Beginner) and Thursdays (Intermediate) from 9 – 10 AM

    FFC Members have complimentary access to open play and lessons. Non-members do not have access to lessons but can join open play at $20 per visit.

    Have questions? Need more information? Email our Fitness Director at ABryant@ffc.com.

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    Roar Into the 20s with a Stronger Body Through Pilates

    Let 2020 be the year you tackle a new workout that tones your entire body and improves stability and balance!

    Roar into the 20s with a stronger body through Pilates.
    No flapping – we will tone your entire body
    No crashing – we will improve your stability and balance
    No prohibition – attend the classes you like

    You won’t find bootleg workouts in the FFC Gold Coast Pilates Studio. Instead, you will indulge in the greatest variety of classes that we’ve ever offered! We have classes suitable for all fitness levels and areas of interest: Cardio jump boards, leg/hip mobility, spinal movement, upper and lower body strengthening.

    Pricing is as follows:
    Single Class…………$30
    4 classes/month……$120/month
    8 classes/month……$240/month

    Register for classes through the FFC app. Have questions? Need assistance? Email our Pilates Coordinator Sterling Lato at Sterling.Lato@ffc.com.

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    FFC Gold Coast New Group Fitness Schedule Starts January 6

    Our new group fitness schedule begins on January 6. Check out the upcoming changes and additions to the schedule:

    New Classes

  • Aqua Zumba: Mondays at 10 AM
  • NEW FORMAT: Core 94: Mondays at 6:15 PM

    Incinerate your core from every conceivable angle during this intense class in a 94-degree studio that combines floor work, body weight, strength moves and light weights to ignite your muscles from hips through shoulders. Finish with a heated total body stretch to melt and rejuvenate your core and more.

  • Triple Threat: Thursdays at 6:15 AM
  • Formula 94: Saturdays at 9:15 AM
  • Aqua X(treme): Sundays at 11 AM

    • Modifications to the Schedule

  • WERQ has moved to Thursdays at 7:15 PM
  • Critical Mass has moved to 8:30 AM on Saturdays
  • Austin Head is BACK on Saturdays! Catch him at 10:30 AM for Total Body Blast and 11:15 AM for Spin

    • Questions? Please contact Group Fitness manager Lara at lmele@ffc.com.

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    New Year, New You – 8 Week Nutrition Boot Camp

    Are you looking to get back on track after the holidays? Seeking a nutrition program that you’ll stick to for more than a couple weeks? Need a group of people going through the same thing to help keep you accountable? Join our New Year, New You 8 Week Nutrition Boot Camp at FFC Gold Coast from Tuesday, January 7 – February 25 at 7 PM.

    What you’ll get:

    • Weekly 1-hour small group sessions with a registered dietitian
    • Closed Facebook group
    • Access to the dietitian via email throughout the week
    • Meal plans and recipes/recipe of the week

    What we’ll cover:

    • Grocery store tour ($125 value)
    • Pantry makeover ($99 value)
    • Nutrition basics for every day success
    • Fad diets and why they don’t work
    • Meal prep/planning tips and tricks
    • Navigating real life – how to handle dining out, parties, the Superbowl, office goodies, etc.
    • Participants’ choice – we’ll address whatever hot topics you want to hear about
    • And more!

    Cost : $120pp with a minimum of 10 people

    Email Chelsea Rice at crice@ffc.com to register for the boot camp!

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    FFC Gold Coast Club Improvements

    We are constantly looking for ways to enhance your club experience. Here is a brief recap of the latest improvements made to the club:

  • New TV and enhanced seating in the women’s lounge
  • New tires on the Turf
  • New rubber area for kettlebells on the Turf
  • Men’s steam room now has an on-demand timer

    • Questions? Contact Larry at lduncan@ffc.com.

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