My name is Lucy Rohlman and I am the new Assistant Pool Manager! I started out in aquatics as a lifeguard and swim lesson instructor and since then have gained a lot of experience in aquatics and recreation. I strive to make the pool a fun environment while also promoting safety. I believe the pool is a space for everyone and hope to create a welcoming environment. I’m excited to start at FFC and look forward to this summer!
Train Like A Girl is a FREE 60 min movement and lifting seminar in the weight room at FFC Old Town on April 25 at 6:30 PM.
We will discuss gym culture and the importance of female connection in the fitness community as well as use equipment and movements that are usually coined as “guy lifts.”
Why should you attend this event?
- You want to make more friends at the gym
- You want to see more women supporting women
- You want to challenge yourself with something new
- You want to expand your comfort zone
- You want to learn new movement patterns and improve on existing ones
Train Like A Girl is open to people of any movement level and any identity. Open to both members and non-members, bring your friends, family, acquaintances, anyone you think would be interested in this event!
Reserve your spot on the FFC+ app! If you have any questions or concerns you may contact Allie Kersten at akersten@ffc.com.
Proper form starts from the ground up, but how strong are your feet?
Join Jack Russell on Monday, April 8 from 5:00 – 6:00 PM for a FREE 60-minute Foot Workshop including an assessment of foot mechanics and mobility! Participants will then be guided through exercises to help you improve your foot strength and overall performance. Get ready to…
– Reduce risk of plantar fasciitis
– Build Arch strength
– Create better balance and control
– Enhance jump mechanics
Sign up on the FFC+ App under Club Events or contact Jack Russell jrussell@ffc.com with questions.
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 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 for a Krav Maga Co-Ed Seminar on Sunday, March 10 from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. This seminar will give you helpful tools and tactics to keep yourself safe if you’re ever faced with an attack.
Contact Alex Hernandez at ahernandez@ffc.com with any questions or to register.
For all those who get moving right at sunrise, we appreciate you! Join us on March 25th between 6:00 AM – 9:00 AM for coffee, snacks, and a great start to the day! Bring a friend for the first time between 6:00 AM – 8:00 AM and earn a free Small Group Training session!
Contact Dwight Bratholt at dbratholt@ffc.com for more information.
Hello!
My name is Carlos L. Ortiz Jr, I was born and raised in Chicago, IL. I am an experienced Aquatic/Program Director, who has worked in a variety of settings, including a Boys and Girls Club, YMCA, and Fitness Centers. With a background in Aquatics, I feel comfortable working with a variety of different people, ranging from young children to older adults. Passionate about maintaining an active lifestyle and encouraging those around me to do so. This includes Swimming, Biking, and engaging in team sports. Team Sports- Both participating and facilitating groups. This includes Basketball, Softball, Volleyball, and Football. I enjoy traveling and I’m interested in learning about different cultures, ethnicities, and people. I am extremely grateful to start working for FFC and excited to see what the future holds!
Calling all participants of the Shamrock Shuffle on March 24! Bring in your bib number to the front desk between March 1 – 31 to be entered into a raffle and win a free personal training session, Pilates session, or 30-minute massage.
Raffle entries will be pulled on Monday, April 1, and will be sent out to members that week. Services are available for redemption at the Old Town location (besides massage) as soon as they’re received by the member. Prizes can also be transferred to another member if they choose. Contact Michael Brierton at mbrierton@ffc.com with any questions.
We’ll be starting a “Workout of the Week” this month in our new upstairs studio. Check out the chalkboard each week for a new workout to challenge yourself and keep your fitness moving forward! This will be updated weekly on Mondays!
Contact Michael Brierton at mbrierton@ffc.com with any questions.
Join us for a thorough assessment of your squat anatomy! Do you need to stand wider? Should your toes face in vs out? Where should your weight be?
This 45-minute workshop on February 14 at 6:00 PM will help you build awareness in your feet and hips to develop the most functional squat for your body.
Why it’s important to find your Squat:
- You’re new to fitness and not sure where to start.
- To address back, knee, hip, and foot issues you may be having from your lifts.
- Increase mobility, strengthen your pelvic floor, and develop your glutes and quads.
- Reduce the risk of future injury.
- Enhance your technique or try something new.
Email jrussell@ffc.com to register.
Train Like A Girl is a FREE 60 min movement and lifting seminar in the weight room at FFC Old Town on February 29 at 6:30 PM.
We will discuss gym culture and the importance of female connection in the fitness community as well as use equipment and movements that are usually coined as “guy lifts.”
Why should you attend this event?
- You want to make more friends at the gym
- You want to see more women supporting women
- You want to challenge yourself with something new
- You want to expand your comfort zone
- You want to learn new movement patterns and improve on existing ones
Train Like A Girl is open to people of any movement level and any identity. Open to both members and non-members, bring your friends, family, acquaintances, anyone you think would be interested in this event!
Reserve your spot on the FFC+ app! If you have any questions or concerns you may contact Allie Kersten at akersten@ffc.com.
FFC prides itself on reinvestment in our clubs and staff and is always looking for ways to add value to serve you better. We are excited to share that a new Group Fitness space (located on the 2nd level of the club) will be opening on January 9! Revamped with NEW flooring, lighting, Heavy Bags, TRX Straps, Boxing Gloves, and the latest Apparatus Devices – the new space is fully equipped to help you achieve your goals this New Year. PLUS enjoy exciting NEW Group Fitness classes like Contender, Heavy Hitter and On the Ropes!
View the class times in the FFC+ app, and stop by the club to check out the new space!
Ready to branch out from your usual routine? Keep an eye out for the “New Arrival” stickers in our latest machines. If you have any questions, our certified personal trainers would gladly assist you!
Get in the spirit with a special edition of “HEAT” led by Allie Kersten featuring holiday-themed exercises on December 16 at 9:00 AM!
Reserve your space in the FFC+ app
Join Allie Kersten for a festive spin on one of our most popular group fitness classes fueled by your favorite Christmas classics on December 18 at 7:00 AM!
Reserve your space in the FFC+ app
Join us at FFC Old Town on Sunday, November 12 from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM for a women’s self-defense seminar! This complimentary 2-hour seminar will give you helpful tools and tactics to keep yourself safe if you’re ever faced with an attack.
For questions and to register, please contact Alex Hernandez ahernandez@ffc.com.
Join our Pilates Instructor in Training, Jack Russell, for a 30-minute Intro to Pilates class on November 30 at 7 AM. Connect with Jack before or after class to book a free consultation. Register in the FFC+ app.
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
- Pumpkin Pie Pilates – Wednesday, 11/22 at 8:30 am with Eileen – a member will win a free smoothie of the month for attending class.
- Turkey Trot Triple Threat – Friday, 11/24 at 9:00 am with Lila
- Black Friday Body Blast – Friday, 11/24 at 10:00 am with Paula
- Friendsgiving Formula 94 – Saturday, 11/25 at 9:00 am with Lila – bring a friend or family member to class.
East Lakeview
- Black Friday Body Blast – Friday, 11/24 at 12:00 pm with Jen
- ThankSPINNING – Saturday, 11/25 at 9:30 am with Jen
Gold Coast
- Black Friday Body Blast – Friday, 11/24 at 9:00 am with Asia
Lincoln Park
- Black Friday Body Blast – Friday, 11/24 at 9:00 am with Lois
- Friendsgiving Formula 94 – Saturday, 11/25 at 8:00 am with Lois & Mari
- ThankSPINNING – Saturday, 11/25 at 10)00 am with Darren
Oak Park
- Pumpkin Pie Pilates – Wednesday, 11/22 at 5:00 pm with Kyle
- ThanksSPINNING – Thursday, 11/23 at 8:00 am with Fran and Bill
- ThanksSPINNING – Thursday, 11/23 at 9:15 am with Craig
- Black Friday Body Blast – Friday, 11/24 at 10:00 am with Kari and Ashley
Park Ridge
- Black Friday Body Blast – Friday, 11/24 at 9:15 am with Julia & Mari
- Friendsgiving Formula 94 – Friday, 11/24 at 10:30 am with Sara & Mari
- Friendsgiving Formula 94 – Saturday, 11/25 at 9:15 am with Alex & Sara
- ThanksSpinning – Saturday, 11/25 at 10:30 am with Sara
South Loop
- ThankSPINNING – Friday, 11/24 at 9:30 am with Nazha
- Black Friday Body Blast – Friday, 11/24 at 9:30 am with Nazha
West Loop
- ThankSPINNING – Friday, 11/24 at 11:30 am with Trevor
- Black Friday Body Blast – Friday, 11/24 at 12:15 pm with Trevor W
The pools are closing on October 15.
We look forward to seeing you next spring!
