FFC Gold Coast
Club Programming

Recent news:

Members taking a group fitness class.

Join us for a special ‘Boys of Summer’ team teach with Dominick & Spencer!

The class is Tuesday, August 29 at 6:30 PM.

Register in the FFC+ app. Guests are welcome at no cost.

Dog Yoga at FFC Chicago

In the lead-up to our anniversary party supporting PAWS, we are creating a member board to showcase all members’ furry beasts throughout August. Email your favorite photo of your dog to Nicole at NCobb@ffc.com and get entered into a prize drawing. Five lucky members will be picked at noon on the day of our member party to win a cool prize!

All photos will be posted on our HUGE DOG BOARD by the front desk – photos accepted starting now!

3 Friends Stretching On The Turf

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/

A women riding a bicycle

FFC Gold Coast is excited to partner with Curbside Bicycles in order to bring our members same-day bike tune-ups for the best price around! They will be on-site for a pop-up bike repair event on Sunday, July 30 starting at 10 AM. The comprehensive bike tune-up is only $85 and includes:

  • Bike Cleaning & Safety Check
  • Shift Testing & Adjustment
  • Brake Testing & Adjustment
  • Lube Chain & Pivot Points
  • Torque Down Major Bolts
  • Tire Wear & Pressure
  • Test Ride by Mechanic

Any questions can be sent to Amber at amber@curbsidebicycles.com. Spots fill up fast, so secure a tune-up spot via the signup link!

photo of Gold Coast recovery lounge

As the name implies, muscle recovery is simply the process by which your muscles recover after a hard period of exercise.

During vigorous exercises, you may push your muscles to muscle failure – the point at which you are no longer able to do another repetition. Exertions can break down the fibers in your muscles rendering them less capable of doing their job. You’ll feel the effects of soreness, stiffness, and a reduced ability to lift weights.

Many people will see this as a positive sign that exercise is working. ‘No pain no gain’, goes the slogan. If it’s not hurting, it’s not doing any good.

That’s only partly true. What most people don’t realize is that intense exercise is not where you experience the real gains. That comes later when your muscles have had time to recover. This is the time your body repairs your muscles, building them back bigger and better than before.

At FFC, we have the tools you need to support your muscle recovery. Check out our Recovery Lounge and schedule your first complimentary session by contacting the FFC Spa at (312) 944-1030 x233.