FFC Old Town
Club Programming

Recent news:

2024 Sandburg Pool Manager Hired – Welcome Aboard Carlos Ortiz Jr.

Welcome new staff to FFC!

Hello!

My name is Carlos L. Ortiz Jr, I was born and raised in Chicago, IL. I am an experienced Aquatic/Program Director, who has worked in a variety of settings, including a Boys and Girls Club, YMCA, and Fitness Centers. With a background in Aquatics, I feel comfortable working with a variety of different people, ranging from young children to older adults. Passionate about maintaining an active lifestyle and encouraging those around me to do so. This includes Swimming, Biking, and engaging in team sports. Team Sports- Both participating and facilitating groups. This includes Basketball, Softball, Volleyball, and Football. I enjoy traveling and I’m interested in learning about different cultures, ethnicities, and people. I am extremely grateful to start working for FFC and excited to see what the future holds!

Carlos Ortiz Jr. the Sandburg Pool Manager

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Shamrock Shuffle Lottery!

Shamrock shuffle Chicago participant

Calling all participants of the Shamrock Shuffle on March 24! Bring in your bib number to the front desk between March 1 – 31 to be entered into a raffle and win a free personal training session, Pilates session, or 30-minute massage.

Raffle entries will be pulled on Monday, April 1, and will be sent out to members that week. Services are available for redemption at the Old Town location (besides massage) as soon as they’re received by the member. Prizes can also be transferred to another member if they choose. Contact Michael Brierton at mbrierton@ffc.com with any questions.

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Workout of the Week

view of the cardio equipment from the turf at Old Town

We’ll be starting a “Workout of the Week” this month in our new upstairs studio. Check out the chalkboard each week for a new workout to challenge yourself and keep your fitness moving forward! This will be updated weekly on Mondays!

Contact Michael Brierton at mbrierton@ffc.com with any questions.

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“Will You Be My Squat”

30 Minute Workout: the squat and why they're so amazing for you

Join us for a thorough assessment of your squat anatomy! Do you need to stand wider? Should your toes face in vs out? Where should your weight be?

This 45-minute workshop on February 14 at 6:00 PM will help you build awareness in your feet and hips to develop the most functional squat for your body.

Why it’s important to find your Squat:

  • You’re new to fitness and not sure where to start.
  • To address back, knee, hip, and foot issues you may be having from your lifts.
  • Increase mobility, strengthen your pelvic floor, and develop your glutes and quads.
  • Reduce the risk of future injury.
  • Enhance your technique or try something new.

Email jrussell@ffc.com to register.

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Train Like A Girl

Woman lifting barbells during a personal training session.

Train Like A Girl is a FREE 60 min movement and lifting seminar in the weight room at FFC Old Town on February 29 at 6:30 PM.

We will discuss gym culture and the importance of female connection in the fitness community as well as use equipment and movements that are usually coined as “guy lifts.”

Why should you attend this event?

  • You want to make more friends at the gym
  • You want to see more women supporting women
  • You want to challenge yourself with something new
  • You want to expand your comfort zone
  • You want to learn new movement patterns and improve on existing ones

Train Like A Girl is open to people of any movement level and any identity. Open to both members and non-members, bring your friends, family, acquaintances, anyone you think would be interested in this event!

Reserve your spot on the FFC+ app! If you have any questions or concerns you may contact Allie Kersten at akersten@ffc.com.

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