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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 – register under booking services in the FFC+ app!

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
Red Light Sauna Therapy at FFC West Loop.

Come enjoy your private Red Light Therapy or Infrared Sauna session in our spa, and receive all the anti-aging benefits along with the recovery aspects.

$25 for a 20 min session – purchase and book a session in the FFC+ app.

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Have a question about health, fitness, or exercise, that you can’t find an answer to? Join us on Wednesday, December 4 for a question-and-answer format Fitness Roundtable with experts in the field. Hear multiple perspectives on your questions, and meet other like-minded individuals at FFC. RSVP here.

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Did you know that protein intake after a resistance training workout stimulates muscle growth for up to three hours? Make sure you are making the most of your gains by grabbing a protein smoothie at Local‘84! Add a health boost to supercharge your post-workout nutritional recovery.

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Join us during Thanksgiving weekend for some fun, themed Group Fitness classes! View the lineup of classes below, then reserve your space in the FFC+ app.

Elmhurst 

  • Turkey Trot Triple Threat – Friday, 11/29 at 8:30 AM with Lila
  • Friendsgiving Formula 94 – Saturday, 11/30 at 9:15 AM with Lila – bring a friend or family member to class.

East Lakeview 

  • Black Friday Body Blast – Friday, 11/29 at 12:00 PM with Jen

Gold Coast

  • Black Friday Body Blast – Friday, 11/29 at 9:00 AM with Asia
  • ThankSPINNING – Sunday, 12/1 at 9:00 AM with Keith

Lincoln Park 

  • Friendsgiving Formula 94 – Saturday, 11/30 at 8:00 AM with Lois & Mari

Oak Park 

  • ThanksSPINNING – Thursday, 11/28 at 8:30 AM with Amy and Craig
  • Black Friday Body Blast – Friday, 11/29 at 9:00 AM with Kari 

Park Ridge 

  • Friendsgiving The Formula Teach Team – Wednesday, 11/27 at 10:15 AM with Kareem & Mari
  • Pumpkin Pie Pilates  – Wednesday, 11/27 at 11:15 PM with Alexandra
  • Friendsgiving Formula 94 – Friday, 11/29 at 9:15 AM with Mari
  • WTF! Team Teach – Friday, 11/29 at 10:15 AM with Sara & Alexandra
  • Friendsgiving Formula 94 – Saturday, 11/30 at 9:15 AM with Sara

West Loop 

  • Pumpkin Pie Pilates  – Wednesday, 11/27 at 12:15 PM with Raven