Please be aware of the following hours of operation for the Easter holiday weekend:

April 18 & April 19: 

  • Normal hours for all clubs

April 20: 

FFC Oak Park, FFC Elmhurst, FFC Park Ridge, FFC West Loop, FFC Gold Coast, FFC Lincoln Park, FFC East Lakeview

  • 7 AM – 7 PM

FFC Union Station, FFC Old Town, FFC South Loop

  • Closed

All clubs will resume normal hours on April 21.

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 Stone Body Blast – 10:00 AM with Matt

South Loop

March 15:

  • ShamROCKstar Ride8:30 AM with Brian 
  • Lucky Charm Loaded – 10:00 AM with Dominick 

West Loop

March 13:

  • ShamROCKstar Ride6:15 PM with Brian

March 15:

  • Blarney Stone Body Blast11:30 AM with Asia

Oak Park

March 13:

  • Formula 94 Leaf Clover – 6:00 PM with Ashley

March 17:

  • ShamROCKstar Ride – 8:00 AM with Amy 
  • ShamROCKstar Ride – 9:00 AM with Amy 

Elmhurst

March 15:

  • Blarney Stone Body Blast – 8:30 AM with Paula G

March 16:

  • Lucky Charm Loaded – 8:15 AM with Alex C

Park Ridge

March 11:

  • ShamROCKstar Ride – 5:15 AM with Janelle S
  • Formula 94 Leaf Clover – 6:00 AM with Mari C

March 14:

  • Lucky Charm Loaded – 9:15 AM with Sara K

March 15:

  • Formula 94 Leaf Clover –  9:15 AM with Sara K 
  • ShamROCKstar Ride -10:15 AM with Sara K

March 17:

  • Lucky Charm Loaded – 5:15 AM with Alex C cardio muscle core
  • ShamROCKstar Ride – 5:30 PM with Brian

Lincoln Park

March 15:

  • Formula 94 Leaf Clover – 8:00 AM with Lois
  • ShamROCKstar RIDE – 8:15 AM with Izzy

March 17:

  • Formula 94 Leaf Clover – 12:00 PM with Becca

Gold Coast

March 15:

  • Blarney Stone Body Blast – 10:00 AM with Nicole

March 16:

  • ShamROCK your ride – 9:00 AM with Keith

March 17:

  • ShamROCKstar RIDE – 5:30 PM with Darren
  • St. Paddy’s Day Power Yoga – 6:45 PM with Marissa

Union Station:

March 11:

  • Formula 94 Leaf Clover – 11:30 AM with Lara

Join us on Friday, March 28 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM for fun games, arts, crafts, and pizza at the FFC Kids Club! Pizza, Chips, and Juice Boxes Included. This event is for ages 3 months – 12 years old. The cost is $35 per child of members and $45 for two members. Non-members are welcome for $5 more for each child. Registration is REQUIRED by Tuesday, March 25.

Register with Marianne at mfrianeza@ffc.com.

Join us on March 8 from 6:00 – 7:00 PM for a Healing Sound Bath and Guided Meditation. Sound and meditation can help clear energy blocks and allow you to release and let go things your body no longer needs. Sound baths restore harmony and peace in the body. Bring your favorite pillow and/or blankets or other props. Payment must be made with registration or registration will be cancelled. Invite your friends!

This class is of a meditative nature. Please be on time to assure that our members participating have an uninterrupted experience.

Pay and register under the group fitness section of the FFC+ app. Non a member? Click here to register.

Join Coach Eric Freeman to grow and develop in the game of basketball on Saturdays and Sundays from 1:00 – 3:00 PM. Challenge your skills in a fun and competitive setting!

4x/month: $128/Member | $150/Non-Member
8x/month: $256/ Member | $280/Non-Members

Email Mario at mdato@ffc.com to register.

This program is designed to teach kids how to swim and feel safe and confident in the water. With a focus on fun, safety, and skill development, our classes help children of all ages become strong, capable swimmers. From water safety basics to advanced techniques, we use positive reinforcement and playful activities to ensure every child loves learning to swim.

Toddler (4x/month): Members: $99 | Non-Members: $119
Intermediate/Advanced (4x/week): Members: $149 | Non-members: $179

Email Angelic at alagor@ffc.com to register.

Swimming is a life skill that anyone can master, no matter your age or skill level. Our adult swim classes offer a supportive and personalized environment where you can build confidence in the water, improve your technique, and get in shape all while having fun. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your strokes, our experienced instructors will help you achieve your goals at your own pace.

Join us on Sundays from 8:00 – 8:30 AM and Mondays from 7:00 – 7:30 AM. For one session per month the cost is $99 member and $199 for non-members.

Email Angelic at alagor@ffc.com for more info.

Join us on Friday, January 31 from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM for Complimentary Hot Cocoa at the Local’84 Cafe to celebrate National Hot Cocoa Day!

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 PM

FFC Old Town

  • Intro To Pilates – Tuesday, January 7 at 11:30 AM
  • Intro To Yoga – Saturday, January 11 at 11:00 AM

FFC Gold Coast

  • Intro To Spin – Wednesday, January 8 at 5:00 PM
  • Intro To Pilates – Saturday, January 11 at 7:30 AM
  • Intro To Yoga – Sunday, January 12 at 11:30 AM

FFC Lincoln Park

  • Intro To Pilates – Sunday, January 5 at 12:00 PM
  • Intro to Yoga – Tuesday, January 7 at 9:30 AM
  • Intro To Spin – Wednesday, January 8 at 7:00 PM

FFC South Loop

  • Intro to Spin – Saturday, January 4 at 8:00 AM
  • Into to Yoga – Monday, January 6 at 5:30 PM

FFC Oak Park

  • Intro To Spin – Friday, January 10 at 8:15 AM

FFC Park Ridge

  • Intro To Spin – Thursday, January 2 at 10:15 AM
  • Intro To Yoga – Monday, January 6 at 10:30 AM
  • Intro To Pilates – Tuesday, January 7 at 12:15 PM

Register today in the FFC+ app!

Join us on Monday’s at 6 PM for Volleyball Open Play and League! Register in a small group or by yourself and we’ll place you on a team with other free
agent players!

OPEN PLAYS – Jan 6 & Jan 13 , 2025

League: Jan 20 – Feb 24, 2025

Championship Game: March 3, 2025

Individual Cost – $85 / Member or $115 / Non-Members

Team Cost – $600 / FFC Members or $720 / Non-Members

Email Marianne at mfrianeza@ffc.com to register.

Meet our Member of the Month, Christy Chapman! See the Q&A to learn more about ’s FFC Anna’s Story:

  1. What does membership at FFC mean to you? 

As a long time member of the club, my fitness needs and interests have changed over the years, so I’m grateful to have a health club close to home that offers many various classes, machines/weights and other amenities. Something for everyone!

  1. When I am at FFC you will find me…

I love those early morning spin classes!

  1. I work out to…

Whatever my spin instructors are playing!

 

 

FFC Oak Park's member of the month Christy Chapman

Join us on Friday, January 31 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM for this month’s Parent’s Night Out, a Snowman Winter Party at the FFC Kids Club! This event is for 3 months – 12 years old! Enjoy a night out while we enjoy fun games and pizza. Registration REQUIRED by Tuesday, January 28, 2025. The cost is $35 per child or $45 for two for FFC members.

Non-Members are always welcome for $5 more for each child! Please register with Marianne at mfrianeza@ffc.com.

 

From January 1 – 31, enjoy a discounted $115 Facial Peel (facials at FFC Oak Park and FFC Park Ridge). The Hibiscus Flower Peel contains a complex of azelaic and mandelic acids that increases cellular turnover and cell energy while the hibiscus acid increases hydration, DNA protection and brightening properties in the skin. The DNAge A Peel is a great treatment that impacts skin at a cellular level, repairing damage and increasing collagen production for total rejuvenation.

Book your service in the FFC+ app!

Meet our Member of the Month, Anna Soukup! See the Q&A to learn more about ’s FFC Anna’s Story:

  1. What does membership at FFC mean to you? 

Having a membership means investing in a healthy lifestyle and with a community of people with similar interests.

  1. When I am at FFC you will find me…

You will find me at the pool.

  1. I work out to…

I workout to create a daily habit that I want as part of my life.  It also helps me feel like I accomplished a great deal first thing in the morning.

Oak Park December member of the month Ana Soukup

Come join us for the 2025 FFC Indoor Triathlon Series, powered by Grit Endurance! This is a great opportunity for athletes of all levels, from beginners to advanced. Whether you are looking to complete your first triathlon in a controlled environment or challenge yourself to improve your performance, this race is for you!

Race Dates and Locations:

  • Saturday, January 18 at 8:00 AM AND Saturday, March 8 at 8:00 AM
  • FFC Union Station (444 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL, 60606)
  • $75 per person for one race | $125 per person for both races – To register, visit the group fitness section in FFC+ app, set your club location to Union Station, then choose the date of the event from the calendar.

What’s included with your race entry:

  • Finisher’s Certificate
  • $15 off a Grit Endurance Swim Lesson
  • $15 off a FFC massage

Race structure:

  • 10-minute pool swim
  • 15-minute transition to spin bikes
  • 30-minute bike
  • 5-minute transition to treadmills
  • 20-minute run

How it will work and FAQs:

  • Waves of 4 athletes will start the race every 25-minutes, beginning at 8:00 AM. Your wave time will be first come first serve based on your registration order (i.e, the first 4 registrants start at 8:00 AM, next 4 at 8:25 AM, etc.)
  • Athletes will have access to the pool for 15 minutes prior to their wave to warm up
  • Race results will be based on total distance covered during the swim, bike and run portions based on the following weighting system:
    -Swim: 10x distance covered
    -Bike: 1x distance covered
    -Run: 3x distance covered
  • Athletes will have access to the locker rooms, showers, drinking fountains, etc., but should bring their own nutrition / hydration as needed
  • Athletes should arrive at least 20 minutes prior to their wave time to check in, get changed, and get to the pool for the swim start (you must be on time to your wave start in order to participate!)
  • The pool is 24.6 yards long, and is a maximum of 4 feet and 3 inches deep

Join us on Saturday, December 14 and 21 from 1:00 – 4:00 PM for fun games, crafts and to eat pancakes at the kids club! Pancakes, unlimited syrup, and juice boxes are included.The cost is $35 per child and $45 for two children for FFC Members. Non-Members are welcome for an additional $5 per child. This event is for children ages 3 months – 12 years old.

Register with Marianne at mfrianeza@ffc.com.

 

Join us for Parents’ shopping day at FFC Kids Club on Friday, November 29 from 1:00- 4:00 PM! We will have fun games and pizza while the parents enjoy shopping. Pizza, chips and juice boxes included. Event is for 3 months – 12 year old kids. Cost is $35 per child or $45 for two children for FFC members. Non-Members are always welcome for $5 more for each child.

Please register with Marianne mfrianeza@ffc.com by November 26.

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 

  • Turkey Trot Triple Threat – Friday, 11/29 at 8:30 AM with Lila
  • Friendsgiving Formula 94 – Saturday, 11/30 at 9:15 AM with Lila – bring a friend or family member to class.

East Lakeview 

  • Black Friday Body Blast – Friday, 11/29 at 12:00 PM with Jen

Gold Coast

  • Black Friday Body Blast – Friday, 11/29 at 9:00 AM with Asia
  • ThankSPINNING – Sunday, 12/1 at 9:00 AM with Keith

Lincoln Park 

  • Friendsgiving Formula 94 – Saturday, 11/30 at 8:00 AM with Lois & Mari

Oak Park 

  • ThanksSPINNING – Thursday, 11/28 at 8:30 AM with Amy and Craig
  • Black Friday Body Blast – Friday, 11/29 at 9:00 AM with Kari 

Park Ridge 

  • Friendsgiving The Formula Teach Team – Wednesday, 11/27 at 10:15 AM with Kareem & Mari
  • Pumpkin Pie Pilates  – Wednesday, 11/27 at 11:15 PM with Alexandra
  • Friendsgiving Formula 94 – Friday, 11/29 at 9:15 AM with Mari
  • WTF! Team Teach – Friday, 11/29 at 10:15 AM with Sara & Alexandra
  • Friendsgiving Formula 94 – Saturday, 11/30 at 9:15 AM with Sara

West Loop 

  • Pumpkin Pie Pilates  – Wednesday, 11/27 at 12:15 PM with Raven 

Meet our Member of the Month, Emma Dugan! See the Q&A to learn more about Emma’s FFC Story:

  1. What does membership at FFC mean to you? 

A community where I can work to better myself with people around me who are working towards the same goals. 

  1. When I am at FFC you will find me…

Either zoned out in the middle of my workout or talking to Cayla at the trainer’s desk.

  1. I work out to…

Be able to rep out pull ups when the marines bring the pull up bar to Windy City smoke out next summer.

 

 

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:

  • Saturday, 10/26 at 8:30 AM – Trick or Treat Total Body with Paula G
  • Monday, 10/28 at 5:30 PM – Monster Mash Up with Cori H
  • Thursday, 10/31 at 9:45 AM – Freak Show Formula94 with Lila A

East Lakeview:

  • Friday, 10/25 at 6:00 PM – Monster Mash Up with Jennifer, Dominick, Kaley
  • Monday, 10/28 at 5:30 PM – Trick or Treat BodyBlast with Matt
  • Monday, 10/28 at 6:15 PM – Spooky Spin with Andrew
  • Wednesday, 10/30 at 6:15 PM – Spooky Spin with Tony
  • Thursday, 10/31 at 9:00 AM – Halloween Hydro with Becca 
  • Thursday, 10/31 at 6:00 PM – Boo-Lates with Jennifer

Gold Coast:

  • Monday, 10/21 at 6:45 PM – Goblin Glow Flow with Marissa 
  • Monday, 10/28 at 10:00 AM – Halloween Hydro with Becca & Arthur
  • Tuesday, 10/29 at 6:15 AM – Spooky Spin with Lara
  • Tuesday, 10/29 at 6:30 PM – Monster Mash Up Dance with Spencer, Kaley & Romeo
  • Wednesday, 10/30 at 6:45 PM – Goblin Glow Flow with Marissa

Lincoln Park:

  • Saturday, 10/26 at 8:00 AM – FreakShow Formula 94 with Lois
  • Tuesday, 10/29 at 5:30 PM – FreakShow Formula 94 with Becca
  • Tuesday, 10/29 at 6:30 PM – Spooky Spin with Becca
  • Wednesday, 10/30 at 6:15 PM – Spooky Spin with Lara
  • Thursday, 10/31 at 12:00 PM – Freakshow Formula 94 with Lara

Oak Park:

  • Saturday, 10/26 at 12:00 PM – Monster Mashup with Mimi and Michelle
  • Sunday, 10/27 at 11:00 AM – Monster Mashup with Liz, Kari and Andrea ****COSTUME CONTEST with prizes****
  • Monday, 10/28 at 8:00 AM – Spooky Spin with Amy
  • Monday, 10/28 at 9:00 AM – Spooky Spin with Amy
  • Wednesday, 10/30 at 5:30 PM – Laid to Rest LOADED with Colleen
  • Thursday, 10/31 at 6:00 PM – Freak Show Formula94 with Ashley

Old Town:

  • Thursday, 10/31 at 5:45 PM – Boo-Lates with Natasha

Park Ridge:

  • Thursday, 10/24 at 6:30 PM – Monster Mash Up with Bianca S
  • Sunday, 10/27 at 11:30 AM – Freak Show Formula94 with Cori H
  • Tuesday, 10/29 at 9:15 AM – Laid to Rest LOADED with Sara K

South Loop:

  • Monday, 10/28 at 6:00 PM – Voo-doo Vinyasa with Jillian 
  • Wednesday, 10/30 at 5:45 PM – Spooky Spin with Becca
  • Wednesday, 10/30 at 6:30 PM – Trick or Treat Body Blast with Becca
  • Thursday, 10/31 at 5:45 PM – Spooky Spin with Nazha

Union Station 

  • Monday, 10/28 at 12:00 PM – Boo-Lates with Raven
  • Tuesday, 10/29 at 12:15 PM – Laid To Rest Loaded with Lois

West Loop:

  • Wednesday, 10/30 at 12:15 PM – Boo-Lates with Raven
  • Wednesday, 10/30 at 5:30 PM – Spooky Spin with Daniela
  • Thursday, 10/31 at 5:30 PM – Monster Mash Up with Dominick & Romeo
  • Thursday, 10/31 at 6:30 PM – Laid to Rest Loaded with Dominick