The main group fitness studio will be closed starting Monday, October 9 to resurface the floor. There will be many adjustments to the group fitness schedule so please refer to the app and the online schedule for the changes and cancellations.
Thank you for your patience while this necessary work is completed. Please contact Ashley Peterson at apeterson@ffc.com for more information.
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:
East Lakeview:
Gold Coast:
Lincoln Park:
Oak Park:
Old Town:
Park Ridge:
South Loop:
West Loop:
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:
Elmhurst:
Gold Coast:
Lincoln Park:
Oak Park:
Old Town:
Park Ridge:
South Loop:
West Loop:
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 Oak Park soon! FFC is always looking for ways to add value to serve you better.
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
FFC Elmhurst
FFC Gold Coast
FFC Lincoln Park
FFC Oak Park
FFC Old Town
FFC Park Ridge
FFC South Loop
FFC West Loop
Join us on Tuesday, September 12 from 9:00 – 9:45 AM for our RIDE for the Epilepsy Foundation. Support Epilepsy Warrior and Oak Park instructor Hannah in reaching her goal to raise funds for the Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago for the upcoming Chicago Marathon!
Click here to donate: https://getinvolved.epilepsychicago.org/fundraiser/4556591
Register today in the FFC+ app!
Please join the FFC Oak Park team in celebrating FFC’s 39th Anniversary and launch of our 40th Year celebration on Thursday, September 21 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM.
Fun for the entire family – enjoy music, food, and beverages. We will have a bouncy house and other fun kid activities on the basketball court with an adult’s party on the sundeck. This event is complimentary – guests are welcome!
Congratulations to FFC Oak Park’s September member of the month, Shawn Bills! Shawn answered a few questions for us about being a member at FFC:
The customer service that is displayed every time I walk through the revolving doors. I have a phobia of being on elevators alone or with a large number of people. FFC’s staff has been so willing to assist me regularly and it has helped me tremendously.
Hobnobbing, incorporating what I have learned through my trainer Greg whom I absolutely adore and pushing myself out of my comfort zone.
My original plan was due to an unfortunate diagnosis. Now things are under control due to exercise and lifestyle changes daily. My workout routine is for peace of mind, posture, strength and everything I’m still learning.
Get your team together and sign up today! Don’t have your own team? Register in a small group or by yourself and we’ll place you on a team with other free-agent players!
The league runs from Oct 2 – Nov 6 and plays every Monday from 6:00 – 9:00 PM. The championship game is on Nov 13 – a $50 gift card will be awarded to the team champs!
Team Payment info:
-$600 per team (FFC members 6-8 players)
-$720 per team (Non-members 6-8 players)
-$85 per Individual (Member)
-$115 per Individual (Non-Member)
For more information or to register, email Marianne at mfrianeza@ffc.com.
Join us in the Kids Club on September 29 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM to welcome Fall! This event is for all kids ages 3 months – 12 years old. We will enjoy music, pizza, and everything fall, apples, leaves, and sunflowers!
$35 per child or $45 for two children for members. Non-Members are always welcome for $5 more.
Registration is required by September 27 at ffc.com/kids-club.
For more information, please contact Marianne Frianeza at mfrianeza@ffc.com.
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.
Reserve your spot in the FFC+ app today.
Join us on August 25 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM in the Kids Club for World Rock Paper Scissors Day! This event is for 3 months – 12 years old.
We will enjoy music, yummy finger foods, coloring, games, and an awesome prize for the crowned World’s Rock Paper Scissors champ! Registration is required by August 23. The cost for members is $35 per child/$45 for two children. Non-Members are always welcome for $5 more!
Join us Sunday, August 27 from 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM for a Back to School BBQ on the Sundeck!
Check out the menu below:
$7: Plant-Based Burger w/ choice of sweet potato fries or chips
$6: Cheeseburger w/ choice of sweet potato fries or chips
$5: Hamburger w/ choice of sweet potato fries or chips
$4: Hot Dog w/ choice of sweet potato fries or chips
$3: ‘Basket’ of sweet potato fries.
Iced Refreshers, made of juice and green coffee extract and poured over ice, are now available in 20oz for $4! Enjoy 5 refreshing flavors – Watermelon Cucumber Mint, Blood Orange Coconut Ginger, Peach Mango, Strawberry Acai & Dragon Fruit Lychee. Stop by the local 84 Café to try one today!
Join us in the main group fitness studio on Thursday, September 7 from 7:00 – 7:45 AM for our Pain-Free Mobility Workshop! In this workshop, you will learn movements that translate to everyday life so that you can do the things you LOVE while staying PAIN-FREE! The cost is $30 for members and $40 for non-members.
For more information, contact Anthony Gutierrez at agutierrez@ffc.com. To register, click here: https://ffc.com/group-fitness-programs/
The simple act of stretching before and after your workout, or when you’re stressed and tense, can help prevent injury, ease soreness, and relax your muscles.
But how do you do it correctly, and safely?
FFC’s stretch-certified trainers are here to help! They have all undergone rigorous continuing education and are certified to assist you with your mobility, flexibility, and range of motion so you can feel better, move more and perform at your best!
Get a complimentary session here through July 31 (not available at FFC West Loop or FFC Union Station): https://ffc.com/stretch/
Join us on July 28 from 5 PM – 8 PM for an Epic Christmas in July Celebration at the Kids Club! This event is for 3 months – 12 years olds.
Kids may dress up in their favorite Christmas-themed clothing without the blistering cold. We will enjoy music, yummy finger foods, coloring, and games! Registration is required by July 26. The cost for members is $35 per child/$45 for two children. Non-Members are always welcome for $5 more!
Congratulations to FFC Oak Park’s July member of the month, Lauren! Lauren answered a few questions for us about being a member at FFC:
I joined FFC to facilitate a lifestyle change after gastric bypass surgery. Since joining, I have lost about half of my total body weight and 75% of my excess weight. I have regained mobility and can even run! This dramatic change would not have been possible if I had not found a routine I could stick with – thank you FFC!
At any of the evening group fitness classes. I started out taking heated classes because they were easier on my joints. But now that I can move better, nothing is off-limits. You might even find me in back-to-back classes!
Continue to build strength and endurance. Most importantly, to stay golden!
Do your kids want to learn the basics of the game of basketball? Join us this summer for a four-week, 2-day basketball camp, available for all youth ages 8-14. This two-part basketball camp will teach your kids how to master the fundamentals of basketball and enhance their skills in the sport. We will be running the basketball camp throughout July and August. The fee for the camp is $128 for members and $180 for non-members.
Camp 1:
Every Saturday and Sunday in July from 1 – 3 PM
Ages 8-14
Registration ends June 26
Camp 2:
Every Saturday and Sunday in August from 1 – 3 PM
Ages 8-14
Registration ends July 27
For more information or to register, email Mario Dato at mdato@ffc.com.
Join us during Pride month for special diva-themed group fitness classes. Check out the lineup of classes below, and register for a spot in the FFC+ app!
PoolPride Hydro Fit – with Ashley
Thursday, 6/22 at 5 PM
RainbowRide – with Greg
Saturday, 6/24 at 8:30 AM
