FFC Old Town
Club Programming

Recent news:

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!

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
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!

Marathon runners

Are you running the Chicago Marathon? Show us your bib to get entered to win a free 60 minute training session, 50 minute Pilates session, or 2 bonus guest passes for the month of November! Good luck!

3 Friends Stretching On The Turf

Join us on Thursday, October 31 at 7:00 AM for BooCamp with Jack! This will be on the FFC Old Town Turf Area. Wear a costume to receive a free guest pass or guest entry!

Email jrussell@ffc.com to sign up