The FFC Recovery Lounge is a holistic approach to well-being designed for post workout recovery, ensuring peak performance and a comprehensive wellness journey.
Available at FFC locations throughout Chicago and the suburbs, our Recovery Lounges bring together cryotherapy, massage, compression therapy and other muscle recovery technologies in one convenient space.
Through a variety of recovery technologies, the Recovery Lounge can help:
The Human Touch massage chair is a cutting edge piece of furniture designed to simulate professional full-body massage techniques, offering a variety of massage programs and adjustable settings to cater to individual needs. It combines advanced technology and ergonomic design to provide a relaxing and therapeutic experience, targeting specific muscle groups and alleviating stress and tension.
The NormaTec Compression System is an advanced compression therapy device that uses dynamic air compression to enhance blood flow, reduce muscle soreness, and accelerate recovery. It features customizable settings and specialized attachments to target specific areas, providing effective treatment for athletes and individuals seeking improved circulation and quicker healing.
The Cryo Chair is a specialized piece of equipment designed to provide localized cryotherapy, using extremely cold temperatures to reduce pain, inflammation, and muscle soreness. It offers targeted treatment for recovery and rehabilitation, promoting faster healing and enhanced physical performance.
The Hypervolt Percussion Massage device is a handheld tool designed to deliver rapid, targeted percussive therapy to relieve muscle tension, improve range of motion, and enhance recovery. It features adjustable speed settings and interchangeable attachments, allowing for customized treatment to address various muscle groups and therapeutic needs.
The Hyperice Hypersphere Vibrating Ball is a compact and portable massage device designed to deliver high-intensity vibration therapy for muscle relief and improved mobility. Its three vibration settings and ergonomic design allow for precise targeting of tight areas, helping to alleviate muscle soreness and enhance recovery.
The Hyperice Vyper Vibrating Fitness Roller is an advanced foam roller that combines high-intensity vibration with traditional rolling to enhance muscle recovery, flexibility, and performance. It features multiple vibration settings and a textured surface to provide deep tissue massage and improve blood flow, making it ideal for pre- and post-workout routines.
The PolarWave Dry Plunge is designed to deliver a cold therapy experience similar to a traditional cold plunge, providing full-body cooling in just 3 to 7 minutes. It helps reduce inflammation, support muscle recovery, and increase alertness, all while staying fully clothed and dry. Available at FFC Gold Coast, Lincoln Park, Oak Park, Park Ridge, and West Loop.
The TheraFace Mask helps smooth fine lines, reduce wrinkles, fade dark spots, boost radiance, and target acne-prone causing bacteria while delivering soothing vibration therapy for a deep relaxation. Experience a 9-minute TheraFace session in the Recovery Lounge at FFC Gold Coast, West Loop, South Loop, Oak Park, Union Station, Elmhurst, East Lakeview, Lincoln Park, and Park Ridge.
The Recovery Lounge is NOW INCLUDED in most Home Club, Signature and Premier Memberships!
Perfect for those with Northwestern University Memberships, this option is $45/month for 10 minute daily sessions. Add the monthly plan using the form below.
Use the Recovery Lounge one time for $10/visit for up to 10 minutes. To purchase a drop in session, head to ffc.com/shop.
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