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In celebration of our 40th anniversary, we have put together a great lineup of anniversary-themed group fitness classes. 40STRONG is a 40-minute total body workout you won’t want to miss! In this class, you will perform 40 exercises for one minute each in succession with no breaks! Reserve your spot in the FFC+ app – See you in class!

FFC East Lakeview 

  • Saturday, September 23 at 10:00 AM with Matt 

FFC Elmhurst 

  • Monday, September 18 at 8:30 AM with Tania (GF Studio)

FFC Gold Coast 

  • Tuesday, September 19 at 5:30 PM with Stephanie

FFC Lincoln Park 

  • Monday, September 18 at 5:30 PM with Tiffany

FFC Oak Park 

  • Tuesday, September 19 at 6:00 PM with Ashley
  • Thursday, September 21 at 6:00 PM with Rachel

FFC Old Town 

  • Wednesday, September 20 at 6:00 PM with Charlotte

FFC Park Ridge 

  • Thursday, September 21 at 9:15 AM with Mari

FFC South Loop 

  • Wednesday, September 20 at 6:30 PM with Becca
  • Sunday, September 24 at 10:15 AM with Nazha

FFC West Loop 

  • Monday, September 18 at 6:00 PM with Lara
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In honor of FFC’s 40th-anniversary kick off, Ortanic is offering $40 Custom Airbrush Tans throughout September. Please use code Anniversary when booking online at https://ortanic.com/book-now/ to receive the discount. The discount applies only to the Custom Airbrush Tan service and must be redeemed by September 30.

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We’re celebrating 40 years in business thanks to you, our amazing members. To show our appreciation, during the week of September 18 – 23:

  • Enjoy Free Guest Days All Week
  • Sample Products From Our Participating Vendors: Avinola Granola, Nemi Snacks, C4, ZENB, LMNT, Bucked Up, Gatorade, Dove and our very own Local 84’ Cafe
  • Take A Special 40Strong Anniversary-Themed Group Fitness Class
  • Win FFC Swag All Week Long
  • Receive A Complimentary Injury Screening From RUSH Physical Therapy
  • Enjoy A Complimentary Chair Massage (At Participating Clubs)
  • On September 22, find an anniversary button throughout the club and win fabulous prizes!

To reserve a spot for your guest, go to ffc.com/rsvp today!

ffc member appreciation week

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12 Ways You Can Support Club Members & Staff That Will Cost You Nothing!

Place bags/belongings in lockers vs. fitness floor or studio…………………………………$0.00
Refrain from listening to music/having a conversation on phone speaker………..……….. $0.00
Step away from equipment while emailing or texting……………………………..…………$0.00
Avoid congregating in groups around one piece of equipment……..……………..………$0.00
Allow others to “work in” between repetitive sets……………..……………………….……$0.00
Unload the machine and rerack your weights……………………………………….……..….…$0.00
Respect other’s privacy in the locker rooms by not taking selfies or Facetiming….………$0.00
Avoid socializing and cell phone usage DURING group classes……..…………..….……$0.00
Plan accordingly around the club’s closing time…………….………………………………$0.00
Avoid wearing shoes and workout attire in the steam room/sauna……….………………$0.00
Cancel your swim lane or class reservation if you won’t be using it……………….…..…$0.00
Limit towel use; help us conserve water……………….………………………………….…$0.00
TOTAL……….…………………………………………………………………………………..$0.00

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/