FFC Old Town
Club Programming

Recent news:

“Yoga for Athletes” Grab a bite to-go with Marissa!

Woman rolling up a yoga mat.

This basic yoga class is for anyone who experiences tightness due to athletic training like cycling, running and weight training. Learn easy exercises to open up your hips, hamstrings, lower back and shoulders and restore your body’s natural alignment. Yoga For Athletes is offered on January 22.

After class at 12:00 PM, we will be serving food, snacks, drinks to refuel after the workout. Stay and chat or take it go!

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Women’s Self Defense Seminar

A women in a self defense training session

Join us for an all-women’s self defense class in the Boxing Studio led by Krav Academy on January 26 from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Reserve your spot in the FFC+ app today!

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Indoor Triathlon

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 – 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
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Intro to Pilates Reformer

Students using the Pilates reformers at FFC.

Have you ever been curious about the apparatus in the Pilates Studio? Join us on Thursday, November 14 at 6:30 PM for an Intro to Pilates Reformer. The Reformer along with other pieces of apparatus in the studio is here to help assist you to:

• Enjoy better control of your body
• Move more freely and efficiently
• Increase your range of motion
• Improve your posture

This class is geared strictly for beginners, brand new to the fun world of Pilates. Reserve your spot on the FFC+ app!

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Halloween Group Fitness Classes

jack o lanterns for Halloween

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
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