FFC Union Station
Club Programming

Recent news:

Bootcamps Forming Now at FFC Union Station

Muscle and strength training.

Fundamentals of Barbell Squats BEGINNER LEVEL
Does the barbell and squat rack make you nervous? Did you know squatting is a full-body engagement? In this class you will learn:

  • The basics of the squat rack and how to adjust it to your needs
  • Form correction and how to properly engage to protect your body from injury
  • How to trust your body under load and gain confidence in your ability to safely lift heavy

This will be a 4-week course in which you will be required to attend each course to gain maximal benefits. The cost will be $128 for 4 sessions.

High-Intensity Interval Training Strength Class
Are you looking to become stronger while shedding fat? In this Strength/HIIT Hybrid class, you will:

  • Increase your VO2 Max
  • Focus on form and reps at a higher intensity and weight, instead of time
  • Build Muscle while shedding fat

We will be hosting multiple formats of this class for you to enjoy either a full-body workout OR a more targeted approach!

A-La-Carte Sessions: $35/ session
1 x per week: $128/ month ($12 savings)
2x per week: $256/ month ($24 savings)

Contact Richard at rperez@ffc.com for date, times and more details!

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FFC Union Station Member Nisha Shares Her Swim Experience

Grit Endurance Coach Jim instructing swimmers at the pool

Over the summer, FFC began a partnership with Grit Endurance to offer swim lessons at the club. FFC Member Nisha Harish recently shared her experience in the swim program with us:

“I’ve found the swim workouts with Jim Levesque of Grit Endurance to be precisely what I’ve been looking for. Although swimming in a group can be quite intimidating, the swim workouts at Union Station are fun, interactive and very structured, which is exactly what I was looking for. I especially like the fact that the focus is on technique, so that there is plenty of scope for improvement, whether you’re a newbie swimmer (like me!) or a seasoned athlete. Whether you’re looking to swim only in the pool, swim in open water or compete in a triathlon, Grit Endurance caters for every type of swimmer and makes these goals very accessible for FFC members and non-members alike.”

Thank you, Nisha for sharing your experience! If you are interested in swim lessons at the club, please click here for more info.

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Open Play Pickleball at FFC Union Station

Pickleball paddles and balls

Pickleball combines elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennis, and is not only fun to play but also a great workout. It’s played with a paddle, which is smaller than a tennis racquet but larger than a ping-pong paddle. The Pickleball is unique, with holes through it like a wiffle ball. It is played on a badminton-size court and all equipment is provided by FFC and laid out for you to use.

Bring your friends in for a fun game of pickleball during our Open Play Pickleball hours – Monday – Friday from 9 – 11 AM Tuesdays from 7 PM – 8:30 PM and Saturday mornings from 8 AM – 10 AM on the basketball court.

Open Play is free for members. Non-members are welcome to join for $40. For more info, please contact Luann at lsanto@ffc.com.

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Learn How To Play Pickleball at FFC Union Station

Pickeball net

It’s the fastest-growing sport in the country — but do you know how to play pickleball? From young kids to older adults, beginners to pros, and fierce competitors to social players, people of all ages, abilities, and levels of competitiveness are playing pickleball. And there’s a reason for its wide spread: it’s one of the rare sports that offers play for a large population. Between the size of the court, the rules and method of play, it’s really easy for anyone to learn!

Learn how to play with lessons at FFC Union Station. Classes are offered on Tuesday evenings.

  • 4 – 5 PM: Beginners
  • 5 – 6 PM: Beginner Intermediate
  • 6 – 7 PM: Beginner Advanced

Pricing:

One-time drop in lesson

  • FFC Members $35
  • Non-members $38

4 Week Session

  • Members $105
  • Non-Members $115

For more information or to sign up for lessons, please contact Luann at lsanto@ffc.com or Chris cclark@ffc.com.

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Welcome Our New Fitness Lead, Trisha!

Welcome new staff to FFC!

We are excited to welcome Trisha Noa to FFC Union Station! Trisha will be heading up the Fitness Department, which is inclusive of all trainers, Pilates instructors and our rental programs. Trisha comes from OrangeTheory Fitness, where she was a general manager and head coach. She graduated from Illinois State University Normal with a Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science.

Stop by Trisha’s office next to the Fitness Desk on the second floor to introduce yourself or shoot her an email at tnoa@ffc.com.

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