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Share The Pilates Love Throughout February

Students using the Pilates reformers at FFC.

February is all about sharing the love! We invite you to share your love of Pilates with a friend/partner by bringing them with you to a Group Reformer class or Pilates Mat class, on us!

Don’t forget, we offer partner private Pilates training if you and your friend/partner would like to continue to train together!

Invite a friend to a Pilates class today at ffc.com/pilates.

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A Valentine’s Day Card They’re Bound To Love – An FFC Gift Card!

Woman holding a FFC gift card

Our gift card promotion is back for Valentine’s Day! From February 1 – 14, you’ll receive a $10 bonus for every $100 purchased in gift cards up to $200 (maximum bonus of $20).

Head to ffc.com/gift-cards to purchase your gift today!

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Wear Red for American Heart Month

A handheld heart for American Heart Month

Help us to raise awareness for American Heart Month and the importance of cardiovascular health on Friday, February 7. Members are encouraged to wear red while working out, attending classes, or just visiting the club. Stop by the membership office to find out how you can learn more about heart-healthy tips and how fitness plays a role in preventing heart disease. Let’s come together to spread awareness and make heart health a priority!

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Join us for the 4th Annual Winter CLASSic at FFC!

Winter Classic Logo

The Winter CLASSic is a group fitness class challenge that encourages participants to complete 15 group fitness classes in 30 days. Energize your winter routine by trying new classes, pushing your limits, and connecting with the FFC community. For each class to count, please make sure you register and check in via the FFC+ app!

Challenge Dates
January 15, 2025 – February 13, 2025
You must opt in between January 8 – January 22, 2025.

How It Works

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 1/08-1/22.

winter classic at FFC opt in notification

2. Participate in Group Fitness Classes – Attend a minimum of 15 group fitness classes during the challenge dates. For each class to count, you must register and check in to class via the FFC+ app!

3. Stay Motivated – Grab your friends and family to join the fun and sweat it out with your favorite instructors.

4. Track Your Progress – Keep tabs on your progress in the “My Dash” section of the FFC+ app. The Class Checkins metric will be red until you hit 15 classes, then it will turn green.

dashboard for ffc winter classic challenge

5. Celebrate Your Results!

winter classic at FFC completion notification

What’s The Prize?

The first 500 participants that attend 15 group fitness classes and complete the challenge will receive a FFC beanie!

For each class to count, please make sure you register and check in for every class via the FFC+ app! Please note: your location services setting on your phone must be turned ‘ON’ in order to check in to a class. To change your location services setting, go to the settings app on your phone – privacy – location services.

Helpful hints for checking into class via the FFC+ app:

  • You must be registered for the class in order to check in for it.
  • You can only check into a class within 2 hours of the start time.
  • You must be at the club to check in to the class.
  • You’ll see the class check in on the same screen that appears when you click “Check In” on the homepage to check into the club.
  • You must be connected to cellular or wifi for the check-in to appear.
  • If your font is set too large on your screen, it can push the check-in button out of view!
  • Location services must be on your device AND on for the FFC+ app specifically.
  • Please be sure you have the most recent update for the app. To do so, head to the app store for FFC+ – if you don’t have the most recent version, there will be a button that says “update”.
  • Try turning off the WiFi and just use cellular data.

Questions? Contact Lois Miller at lois.miller@ffc.com.

Must have and use the FFC+ app to participate. Other restrictions may apply. The program runs from January 15, 2025 – February 13, 2025. Participants must ‘opt-in’ to the challenge via the FFC+ app by January 22, 2025 to confirm participation. Prizes will be distributed by February 28, 2025. Only the first 500 members to complete the challenge will receive a prize.

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Pilates and Prosecco

Bar, wine, beer, cocktails

Ring in the new year with a sampling of Pilates mini-classes. Feel the benefits of Pilates exercises with the Reformers, Towers, Chairs, and props, and start the new year with a strong body from the inside out! Join us on the following dates/times to participate in 1 of 4, 25-min sessions and enjoy a sip of bubbly with your classmates after class.

East Lakeview:

January 19 from 11 AM – 1 PM

Park Ridge:

January 25 from 12 – 1 PM

January 26 from 12 – 1 PM

Gold Coast:

January 11 from 10 AM – 12 PM

West Loop:

January 11 from 1 – 3 PM

Elmhurst:

January 25 from 8 – 9 AM and 10 – 11 AM

Old Town:

January 30 from 5:30 – 7:30 PM

Lincoln Park:

January 20 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM

Reserve your space in the FFC+ app!

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