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Registered dietitian vs nutritionist - what's the difference and what a registered dietitian can do for you

Exercise alone sometimes just isn’t enough, but exercise combined with proper nutrition, can often lead to success. Choose from the below Nutrition Coaching services and learn how to make better nutrition decisions to feed a healthy lifestyle.

  • $75 for 30 minutes OR (6 pack for $420, $30 OFF OR 12 pack for $780, $120 OFF)
  • $105 for 60 minutes OR (6 pack for $600, $30 OFF OR 12 pack for $1,170, $90 OFF)

During a coaching session, you’ll spend time with your Registered Dietitian learning how to fuel your body based on your health, goals, and exercise level. Through nutrition counseling and education, you’ll learn how to put your goals into action regarding your eating habits.

Ready to get started? Email nutrition@ffc.com or visit https://ffc.com/product/nutrition-services/.

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Join us for 30-minute introductory classes to Spinning, Yoga, and Pilates Mat available during the first week of every month!

FFC East Lakeview

  • Intro to Pilates – Sunday, January 5 at 8:30 AM
  • Intro to Spin – Monday, January 6 at 5:45 PM

FFC Old Town

  • Intro To Pilates – Tuesday, January 7 at 11:30 AM
  • Intro To Yoga – Saturday, January 11 at 11:00 AM

FFC Gold Coast

  • Intro To Spin – Wednesday, January 8 at 5:00 PM
  • Intro To Pilates – Saturday, January 11 at 7:30 AM
  • Intro To Yoga – Sunday, January 12 at 11:30 AM

FFC Lincoln Park

  • Intro To Pilates – Sunday, January 5 at 12:00 PM
  • Intro to Yoga – Tuesday, January 7 at 9:30 AM
  • Intro To Spin – Wednesday, January 8 at 7:00 PM

FFC South Loop

  • Intro to Spin – Saturday, January 4 at 8:00 AM
  • Into to Yoga – Monday, January 6 at 5:30 PM

FFC Oak Park

  • Intro To Spin – Friday, January 10 at 8:15 AM

FFC Park Ridge

  • Intro To Spin – Thursday, January 2 at 10:15 AM
  • Intro To Yoga – Monday, January 6 at 10:30 AM
  • Intro To Pilates – Tuesday, January 7 at 12:15 PM

Register today in the FFC+ app!

Facial Massage Treatment

From January 1 – 31, enjoy a discounted $115 Facial Peel (facials at FFC Oak Park and FFC Park Ridge). The Hibiscus Flower Peel contains a complex of azelaic and mandelic acids that increases cellular turnover and cell energy while the hibiscus acid increases hydration, DNA protection and brightening properties in the skin. The DNAge A Peel is a great treatment that impacts skin at a cellular level, repairing damage and increasing collagen production for total rejuvenation.

Book your service in the FFC+ app!

Happy Holidays graphic on a table with pencils and snowflakes

We wish you all a happy, healthy holiday season! Please find our holiday hours for all FFC locations below. All members will have access to all clubs on these days. Have a great holiday!

Tuesday, December 24

  • West Loop, Gold Coast, Lincoln Park, East Lakeview, Oak Park, Park Ridge, Elmhurst, South Loop, Old Town – 7 AM – 5 PM
  • Union Station: Closed

Wednesday, December 25

  • West Loop, Gold Coast, Lincoln Park, East Lakeview, Oak Park, Park Ridge, Elmhurst – 7 AM – 1 PM
  • Old Town, South Loop, Union Station: Closed

Thursday, December 26

  • Regular hours resume for all locations.

Tuesday, December 31

  • West Loop, Gold Coast, Lincoln Park, East Lakeview, Oak Park, Park Ridge, Elmhurst, South Loop, Old Town, Union Station: Closes at 7 PM

Wednesday, January 1

  • West Loop, Gold Coast, Lincoln Park, East Lakeview, Oak Park, Park Ridge, Elmhurst: 7 AM – 5 PM
  • Old Town, South Loop, Union Station: Closed

Thursday, January 2

  • Regular club hours resume for all locations.
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