FFC South Loop
Club Programming

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Spring Reset with a Trainer

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Refresh your fitness routine with expert guidance! On Tuesday, March 18 from 4:00 – 6:00 PM, two Personal Trainers and a Pilates Instructor will be available for workout and programming questions and can help schedule a deeper review of your routine.

On Wednesday, March 19 from 7:00 – 9:00 AM, meet a hybrid Pilates/Personal, a Pilates Instructor, and an experienced Personal Trainer to answer your questions and introduce you to Pilates.

Take this chance to reset and fine-tune your fitness with professional support! Contact Stephanie Hake at shake@ffc.com or 312-360-1151.

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Find Your Fit Buddy: Workout Partner Mixer

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Looking for a workout buddy? Join us on Monday, February 10 at 5:00 PM for a fun, fast-paced event designed to help you meet new friends and find your perfect gym partner! In this speed dating-style mixer, you’ll rotate through quick meet-and-greets with fellow members and friends, sharing fitness goals and favorite workouts. Whether you’re looking for a running partner, lifting buddy, or yoga enthusiast, this event is a great way to connect with others who share your passion for fitness!

Register for you and a friend by emailing shake@ffc.com or cellwell@ffc.com by Friday, February 7.

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Super Bowl Squares

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Join in the fun with our Super Bowl Squares at FFC South Loop! Buy a square for a chance to win big during the big game. It’s simple—pick a square, and if the score at the end of each quarter matches your numbers, you win!

Email shake@ffc.com or cellwell@ffc.com to purchase.

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Intro To: Spinning, Yoga and Pilates Mat

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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!

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Indoor Triathlon

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
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