Get festive with us at FFC for Ugly Sweater Day—wear your wackiest, most outrageous holiday sweater and join the fun on Wednesday, December 18!
Show off your style while staying fit with the FFC community and don’t forget to tag @ffc_chicago in the fun on Instagram!
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An RMR test is the Gold-standard test that measures exactly how many calories you need to consume for healthy weight loss, to maintain your weight but hit your nutrient requirements, or to properly gain weight at a steady pace without gaining excess fat.
A VO2 Max Test provides you with the most accurate heart rate zones to ensure you are working out smarter, not harder.
To purchase or book your sessions, email us at nutrition@ffc.com.
WTF! (Work Till Failure) is Fitness Formula Clubs (FFC)’s newest group fitness class. If you’ve heard about the format and have wondered what it’s all about, you’re not alone. I mean, a name like that is sure to catch anyone’s attention! So, wtf is WTF!? Keep reading to learn how this class filled with heavyweight exercises has captivated FFC Members. And, you’ll learn why you should take it!
WTF! is a 45-minute group fitness class that uses heavy weights to tone your body, strengthen your muscles, and increase your overall confidence. When you walk into the FFC group fitness studio, grab a few sets of heavy dumbbells: 1-2 of your heaviest, and 1-2 just a bit lighter. New to WTF!? Be sure to let your instructor know so they can better coach you!
The class consists of 8 exercises and 2 full rounds. The exercises vary by class. You may find yourself doing weighted lunges, chest flies, tricep extensions, bicep curls, overhead presses, and more; one thing you’ll never be during this class is bored! Each exercise starts with 45 seconds of your heaviest dumbbell, followed immediately by 45 seconds of a slightly less heavy dumbbell. There is a 30-second break between each exercise. Once all 8 exercises are complete, round 2 begins. The goal of the first 45 seconds is to work until failure; now you know why it’s called WTF!
FFC develops all group fitness classes in-house. WTF! was developed this Fall (2024) by Lois Miller, FFC Group Fitness Director. Strength training is a key ingredient in a healthy lifestyle, and has been gaining popularity in recent years as more people learn its benefits.
Between the right timing and a fantastic name idea (you can’t disagree with this great name), Lois knew that FFC Members would embrace this class when it launched! Using her decades of training and group fitness experience, Lois developed WTF!, a class where participants can strength train with the guidance of a group fitness instructor.
WTF! is for everyone. Whether you’ve been training with heavy weights for years, or you’ve never picked up a set of dumbbells, you’ll benefit from WTF! Strength training during the WTF! class will not only strengthen your muscles, but it will also lean your figure, improve your posture, strengthen tendons and ligaments, balance out your cortisol levels, and increase your metabolism. Did you know that during a cardio workout, your calories stop burning immediately following the workout, however during a heavy strength workout (like WTF!), your body continues to burn calories long after the workout is complete?!
An even greater benefit of WTF! than those listed above is increased confidence. When you’re able to lift heavy weights, you’re able to complete everyday tasks like climbing stairs carrying children or backpacks with greater ease. You’ll feel incredibly accomplished as you begin to notice your body getting stronger. You’ll also find pride in the ability to lift heavier weights than you ever thought possible. And, you’ll have a LOT of fun while doing so. As I said above, WTF! is anything but boring!
So you’re ready to try it out! Already an FFC Member? Sign up for WTF! TODAY in the FFC+ app! If you’re new to FFC, sign up to take a tour of the Club, and ask your Membership Representative to get you registered for class!
Let’s get stronger together with WTF!, FFC Chicago!
Ready to stay fit and focused through the holidays? Join the FFC Holiday InBody Challenge and set yourself up for a stronger, healthier season! 🎄
The Holiday InBody Challenge is designed to help you stay accountable, motivated, and progressing towards your fitness goals this holiday season. In addition to checking in to a club 8 times during the challenge dates, you’ll also be required to complete a minimum of 2 InBody Assessments and achieve a positive increase in your InBody Score. An InBody Assessment is a body composition analysis that measures a variety of health metrics beyond just weight, including muscle mass, body fat percentage, basal metabolic rate and more giving you a comprehensive view of your health in just 30 seconds. Each InBody assessment results in an InBody Score which is a numerical value that represents your lean body mass based on your height and weight, compared to healthy averages.
Start Date: December 2, 2024
End Date: January 5, 2025
1. Opt-In – To confirm participation, visit the ‘My Dash’ screen on the FFC+ app and select ‘JOIN NOW’ on the pop up banner that asks if you’d like to participate. Please note, you must opt-in between 12/02-12/08.
2. Visit The Club – Check in to the club a minimum of 8 times during the challenge dates.*
3. Complete Your First InBody Assessment – Visit any FFC location to complete an InBody assessment. When taking the test, please type in your FFC Account Number on the InBody machine (where it says Input ID) followed by your Phone Number to connect your account (see screenshots below). Your InBody score following your first InBody assessment is your starting point for the challenge (please note: you make take the InBody assessment as many time as you’d like throughout the challenge dates. Your InBody score change will be calculated based off your first and last assessments of the month).
4. Stay Motivated – Receive tips, workout suggestions, and nutrition support from FFC experts.
5. Complete Your End-of-Challenge Assessment – Prior to the end of the challenge, complete a final InBody assessment and achieve a positive increase in your InBody score.
6. Track Your Progress – Keep tabs on your progress in the “My Dash” section of the FFC+ app. Once you’ve completed a component of the challenge, the metric will turn Green on the dashboard. If you completed two InBody assessments and did not receive a positive increase in your InBody score, the metric will turn Red, signifying you have not successfully completed this component and will need to retest until you see a positive increase to qualify.
7. Celebrate Your Results! – Once you’ve completed both components of the challenge, a button will appear at the top of the Dashboard that says “Complete Challenge”. Click this to submit your results and get entered into the raffle!
All participants that ‘opt-in’ to the challenge, check in to the club a minimum of 8 times, and successfully complete a minimum of 2 InBody assessments achieving a positive increase in their InBody score will be entered into a raffle to win a pair of lower level tickets to a Chicago Bulls game in January!
– Stay Motivated: Holidays are full of distractions, but this challenge will keep you focused.
– Track Real Progress: Weight is just one metric – InBody shows the whole picture.
– Challenge Yourself with Friends: Build community, cheer each other on, and stay accountable together.
Make this holiday season about health and wellness. Opt-In for the 1st Annual Holiday InBody Challenge between December 2 – January 5 and step into the new year with confidence!
*Must have and use the FFC+ app to participate. The challenge runs from December 2, 2024 – January 5, 2025. Participants must ‘opt-in’ to the challenge via the FFC+ app by December 8, 2024 to confirm participation. Participants that ‘opt-in’ to the challenge must check in to the club a minimum of 8 times during the challenge dates and complete a minimum of 2 InBody assessments and achieve a positive increase in their InBody score to be entered into the raffle. Only 1 club check in per day counts. Other restrictions apply. Raffle will be drawn by January 20, 2025.
We’re thankful for every one of our valued members. Here are the Thanksgiving holiday weekend hours for all FFC locations Wednesday, November 27 – Saturday, November 30 . All members have access to all clubs during this time. Have a great holiday!
Wednesday, November 27
All Clubs: Close at 9 PM
Thursday, November 28
West Loop, Gold Coast, Lincoln Park, East Lakeview, Oak Park, Park Ridge, Elmhurst: 7 AM – 1 PM
South Loop, Old Town, Union Station: Closed
Friday, November 29
West Loop, Gold Coast, Lincoln Park, East Lakeview, Oak Park, Park Ridge, Elmhurst: 6 AM – 9 PM
Union Station: 6 AM – 7 PM
Old Town, South Loop: 6 AM – 8 PM
Saturday, November 30 – Sunday, December 1
All Clubs: Normal business hours
