FFC Oak Park
Club Programming

Recent news:

Member of the Month at FFC

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

Indoor Triathlon swimmers

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 – register under booking services in the FFC+ app!

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
Children playing at daycare Kids Club

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.

Children playing at daycare Kids Club

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.

Happy Thanksgiving sign

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