It may be FFC’s 40th anniversary, but we’re the ones giving the presents. See below for a list of recently completed improvements and new equipment that has landed at FFC Oak Park! 

The entire natatorium has recently undergone a full upgrade with a retiling of surfaces that include the pool area and the coed steam room; a new steam room generator, water softener, and entry door system; a full refinishing of the hot tub; and a new electric water cooler with built in bottle filler.

In addition, we have added a new Recovery Lounge that opened in January 2024 that offers massage chairs; cryotherapy lounge chairs featuring both hot and cold therapy to reduce inflammation, pain, and other symptoms; and Normatec recovery boots that feature pulse massage pattern compression.

Please read below for even more improvements:

  • We recently purchased an InBody composition analyzer that downloads and tracks your fitness progress into the FFC app, including key components like muscle mass, body fat percentage, basal metabolic rate and more to make losing weight and increasing muscle mass smart and easy. This feature is now included in all home club memberships, not just Signature and Premier! It’s located adjacent to the fitness desk and any fitness staff can get you started.
  • Our group fitness schedule features new fitness formats and expanded class offerings!
  • FFC On Demand is included with your membership. FFC On Demand features over 1,000 group fitness classes and workouts, live streaming classes, nutrition tips and tricks, and so much more!
  • 2 complimentary guest passes per month are included in your membership.
  • 2 hour free parking is included in your membership, and free parking all day on Sundays.
  • Added the popular social game of pickleball – open play is now available.
  • We’re continuing to invest in our employees, through wage increases, continuing education, and ongoing training so they can provide the safest and most effective experience to you
  • Additional new equipment recently received includes:
      • All new Hammer Strength Pro 2 weight stack machines (arriving this summer)
      • 10 new Matrix climbmills (arriving this summer)
      • 4 new Matrix ellipticals
      • New group fitness body bars and step risers
      • 1 replacement Adjustable Decline Ab Crunch Bench
      • 1 replacement Signature Series Back Extension Machine
      • 1 replacement Smith Machine
      • New common area furniture

Please be aware of the following hours of operation for the Easter holiday weekend:

March 29: 

  • Normal hours for all clubs

March 30: 

FFC Oak Park, FFC Elmhurst, FFC Park Ridge, FFC South Loop, FFC West Loop, FFC Gold Coast, FFC Lincoln Park, FFC East Lakeview, FFC Old Town

  • Normal open – 6 PM close

FFC Union Station:

  • Normal hours

March 31: 

FFC Oak Park, FFC Elmhurst, FFC Park Ridge, FFC West Loop, FFC Gold Coast, FFC Lincoln Park, FFC East Lakeview

  • 7 AM – 2 PM

FFC Union Station, FFC Old Town, FFC South Loop

  • Closed

All members will have access to all clubs on Monday, April 1. Thank you!

Join us the week of Earth Day for some Spin classes, plus we’re giving away special seed packets at all Earth Ride classes!

East Lakeview

April 22:

  • Earth Ride: 6:15 PM with Andrew

Elmhurst

April 22:

  • Earth Ride: 5:30 PM with Catherine and Cailey

Oak Park

April 22:

  • Earth Ride: 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM with Amy

West Loop

April 22:

  • Earth Ride: 5:30 PM with Danny

Gold Coast

April 22:

  • Earth Ride: 5:30 PM with Brent and Darren

Park Ridge

April 22:

  • Earth Ride: 5:00 PM with Cheryl and Alexandra

Lincoln Park

April 22:

  • GROW in G-Row: 5:15 PM with Alex 

Union Station

April 24:

  • Earth Ride: 5:15 PM with Danny

Sign up today in the FFC+ app!

Kids swim lessons are back and we are now taking pre-registrations. Swimming is a life skill that anyone should know but especially your little one. Let us be a part of your child’s learning journey and get your child water-safe.

For more details about scheduling, pricing, and availability, please reach out and contact Magda Soltys at msoltys@ffc.com.

 

Come join this FUN Basketball camp led by Coach Eric on Saturdays and Sundays from 1:00 – 3:00 PM! You can expect to learn the fundamentals, how to work as a team, and build self-confidence! The camp is $128 for Members and $180 for Non-Members.

For more info or to register, email mdato@ffc.com.

 

Congratulations to FFC Oak Park’s April member of the month, Theo! Theo answered a few questions for us about being a member at FFC:

  1. What does membership at FFC mean to you? 

A membership at FFC means I can work hard and then relax.

  1. When I am at FFC you will find me…

You will find me running on the treadmill and in the steam room.

  1. I work out to…

To get stronger and be the best version of myself.

 

Theo Dunk - Oak Park Member of the month

Join us in the kids club for a night of arts, music, and games on Friday, April 26 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM! We will enjoy chicken fingers, chips, and juice boxes, while you enjoy a Parent’s Night Out. This event is for ages 3 months – 12 years! Registration is REQUIRED by April 23. The cost is $35 per child or $45 for two members. Non-members are always welcome for $5 extra!

Contact Marianne Frianeza at mfrianeza@ffc.com for more information.

DASH, Developing Active Senior Health, is a special FFC community, designed for people who want to stay active, fit, healthy, and social, all the days of their life. We have a great lineup of classes and events for April, and we hope to see you there!

Don’t miss these DASH events in April!

Tuesdays:

  • DASH Fitness: 11:15 AM – 12:00 PM with Kyle
  • DASH Yoga: 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM with Rachel

Thursdays:

  • DASH Yoga: 10:00 – 10:45 AM with Cassie
  • DASH Fitness: 11:15 AM – 12:00 PM with Hyunsoo Lee

Sign up on the FFC+ app!

This year’s Summer Menu is out! Enjoy refreshing beverages, healthy juices, wraps, salads and bowls! Check out the menu at the club!

Come for a great Pilates Mat workout and stick around with your fellow classmates after class for a mimosa on March 26 at 9:00 AM!

Sign up via the FFC+ app today!

Throughout March, enjoy 15% off waxing at both FFC Oak Park and Park Ridge! You must book and receive the service by March 31, 2024, to receive the discount. No two discounts apply.

Join us this March for special St. Patrick’s Day-themed group fitness classes. Check out the lineup of classes below, and register for a spot in the FFC+ app!

East Lakeview

March 15:

  • Lucky Charm LOADED: 12:00 PM with Becca

March 16:

  • ShamROCKstar Ride: 9:15 AM with Becca
  • Blarney Stone Body Blast: 10:00 AM with Matt

March 17:

  • Lucky Charm LOADED: 10:30 AM with Vince

South Loop

March 16:

  • ShamROCKstar Ride: 8:30 AM with Brent
  • Lucky Charm LOADED: 10:00 AM with Dominick

March 17:

  • ShamROCKstar Ride: 9:30 AM with Nazha
  • Blarney Stone Body Blast: 10:15 AM with Nazha

West Loop

March 13:

  • ShamROCKstar Ride: 5:30 PM with Daniela

March 17:

  • ShamROCKstar Ride: 9:45 AM with Trevor

Oak Park

March 13:

  • Blarney Stone Body Blast: 5:30 PM with Colleen

March 16:

  • ShamROCKstar Ride: 8:30 AM with Amy

Elmhurst

March 16:

  • Formula 94 Leaf Clover: 8:15 AM with Lila
  • Blarney Stone Body Blast: 8:30 AM with Paula
  • St. Patty’s Day Power Yoga: 10:30 AM with Paula

March 17:

  • Lucky Charm LOADED: 9:15 AM with Cailey

Park Ridge

March 12:

  • Lucky Charm LOADED: 9:15 AM with Sara
  • March 13:
  • St. Patty’s Day Power Yoga: 9:15 AM Alex

March 14:

  • ShamROCKstar Ride: 7:30 PM with Daniela

Lincoln Park

March 14:

  • Formula 94 Leaf Clover: 12:00 PM with Lara

March 16:

  • Shamrock your ride: 9:00 AM with Darren

Gold Coast

March 13:

  • Shamrock your Ride: 6:30 PM with Matt

March 17:

  • St Paddys Day Power Yoga: 9:15 AM with Darren

Join us in March for a Pickleball league, available for beginner, intermediate, and advanced players! The league runs from March 20 to May 15 and plays every Wednesday from 9:00 – 11:00 AM. Open play game time is also available from 9:00 – 11:00 AM on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

Rates for Members/Non-members
9 Week Season – $125 for Members
9 Week Season – $225 for Non-Members
Open Play drop-in – $20 for Non-Members (FFC Members play for free)

Prizes
All participants will receive a T-shirt + 1 complimentary Pickleball Lesson.

1st place – $50 FFC Gift Card + Trophy
2nd place – $30 FFC Gift Card + Silver Medal
3rd place – $15 FFC Gift Card + Bronze Medal

Matches will be played as doubles with alternating partners. After registration, you’ll receive an invite to a team reach group chat for communication and updates on the leaderboard. Contact Kyle Zange at kzange@ffc.com for more information and to register (spaces limited)!

Swimming is for all! Let FFC instructors help you on your journey, whether you are a beginner (scared, looking to overcome trauma, or wanting to learn a new skill) or you are more advanced (looking to build swimming into your fitness routine by focusing on your technique and endurance), we are here for it all!

For more details about scheduling, pricing, and availability- please contact Magda Soltys at msoltys@ffc.com.

 

Event for 3 months – 12 years olds! Please join us for our Parent’s Night Out on Friday, March 15 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM! The cost is $35 per child/ $45 for two FFC members. Non-members are always welcome for $5 more for each child! We will be having an Easter Egg Hunt, Egg Toss Game & Face Painting. Chicken fingers, chips, and juice boxes are included!

Please register with Marianne at mfrianeza@ffc.com.  Registration REQUIRED by March 12, 2024.

Celebrate Warrior’s Valentine’s Day with discounted food and drinks! Tacos! Mojitos! Margaritas! Oh my! Enjoy $2 tacos and $4 Warrior Kombucha at the local’84 Cafe.

Join us in the kids club for Party Hearty Day on Friday, February 16 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM! It’s all about hearts and kindness! This event is for ages 3 months – 12 years! We will enjoy music, heart crafts, and pizza! Registration is REQUIRED by February 13. The cost is $35 per child or $45 for two members. Non-members are always welcome for $5 extra!

Contact Marianne Frianeza at mfrianeza@ffc.com for more information.

Celebrate Leap Day with more discounts! Enjoy $4 Energy Bites, $4 Warrior Kombucha, $4 Chicken Tacos (2), and $4 Beyond Tacos (2) at the local’84 Cafe.

Congratulations to FFC Oak Park’s January member of the month, Anna Khrustaleva! Anna answered a few questions for us about being a member at FFC:

 

  1. What does membership at FFC mean to you? 

Membership at FFC means I have a place I can go to where I can focus solely on myself and my health. When I am at FFC, that is my time for me only; it is a time that I work on self-improvement.

 

  1. When I am at FFC you will find me…

Usually on weekdays in the mornings! I may not be on time but I will be there!

 

     3. I work out to…

Feel strong and confident. I want to be able to lift anything and hike anywhere! Also to become more powerful so that I can finally win a wrestling match against my fiance, it’s been over a decade of losing, and it’s time to change that.

 

 

 

 

Hitting up the Recovery Lounge? Make your post-workout experience even better by treating yourself to Local ‘84 after the Lounge at 10% off! This discount must be used on the same day as the Recovery Lounge. Show your Recovery Lounge reservation in the app at the cafe to receive the discount.