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March Madness is coming to FFC — and this year, every member makes the difference.

Each club will compete in a bracket-style challenge based on the percentage of members who check in. The more members who show up, the stronger the club’s score.

Here’s how it works:

  • Buy-In Week: March 17–23
    All clubs compete to qualify. The top 8 clubs with the highest member check in percentage will earn a spot in the bracket and be seeded based on their results.
  • Elite 8: March 25–27
    Seeded matchups (1 vs 8, 2 vs 7, 3 vs 6, 4 vs 5). Each matchup runs for three days, and the club with the highest total member usage percentage advances.
  • Final Four: April 1–3
    The four remaining clubs compete over three days. The top two with the highest member check in percentage move on to the Championship.
  • Championship: April 6
    Two clubs. One day. The club with the most dedicated and driven members (based on highest usage percentage) is crowned the FFC March Madness Champion and will win a party featuring Pita Pita Mediterranean Grill and more!

Because this competition is based on participation, every member matters. Whether it’s a workout, class, or recovery session — your check-in helps your club advance.

Show up. Check in. Help your club make a run.

Close up of a woman eating a meal.

Celebrate Nutrition Month with four complimentary nutrition lectures led by Registered Dietitian, Kathy Chung. The sessions will be held in the Club Lounge on Tuesdays, March 10, 17, 24, and 31 at 6:30 PM. Each session will cover practical nutrition strategies and ideas to support your overall fitness plan and help you get the most out of your workouts. All members are welcome to attend, and no registration is required.

For questions or additional details, contact Kathy Chung at kchung@ffc.com.

Woman rolling up a yoga mat.

Celebrate the conclusion of the collegiate basketball season with Pilates March Madness, happening all month long in March. For every four Pilates Mat classes you attend on the group fitness schedule, you’ll earn one complimentary group reformer class. Eligible classes include Pilates Mat, Molten Mat, and Modern Mat. Complimentary group reformer classes will be awarded on March 31 and must be used by April 30.

For questions or additional details, contact Jamie Loger at jloger@ffc.com.

Sound bath materials

Join us on March 8 from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM for a Healing Sound Bath and Guided Meditation with Kristin Sassi. Sound and meditation can help clear energy blocks and allow you to release and let go things your body no longer needs. Sound baths can restore harmony and peace in the body. Bring your favorite pillow and/or blankets or other props. Register in the FFC+ App. $20 members and $30 non members.

Contact Alex Castillo at acastillo@ffc.com for more information.