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The Unlikely Apprentice: An Exercise in Futurity Through Pilates Teacher Training

The Unlikely Apprentice: An Exercise in Futurity Through Pilates Teacher Training

FFC employee Caitlin Preminger shares her account of going through the FFC Pilates teacher training program, and what she learned along the way. I detest running. It aggravates both my shins and my asthma and has only ever been inflicted…
Pilates Chicago: Stories from Pilates Teacher Training Program Students
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Pilates Chicago: Stories from Pilates Teacher Training Program Students

Created by Joseph Pilates as a method of exercise to strengthen the body AND mind, Pilates has been growing rapidly in popularity since the early 20th century. Now practiced by fitness enthusiasts, those looking to overcome chronic pain and…
How to overcome fear and accomplish the things

How to Overcome Fear and Accomplish The Things It Might Be Keeping You From

“I can’t run. I don’t do group fitness classes. I won’t lift weights.” Are these statements true for you? But why? Many times, the answer involves fear. Fear can take the form of many lines – such as “I’m afraid of my knees hurting.”…
An Interview with World Champion, Paralympic Swimmer & FFC Endurance Coach Tucker Dupree

An Interview with World Champion, Paralympic Swimmer & FFC Endurance Coach Tucker Dupree

Tucker Dupree is a professional swimmer. Not only that, he has been swimming professionally for 12 years, has swum for Team USA at the Paralympics, has won medals and World Championships, and is also one of FFC’s newest endurance coaches. FFC…

RMR Calculator vs RMR Test: Why You Should Get a Resting Metabolic Rate Test Done

A dream of mine? To be told I should eat more food – by data, no less. That dream came true during my recent resting metabolic rate test at Fitness Formula Clubs in Chicago. What’s a resting metabolic rate test, you ask? In the simplest…
Working on Wellness: The Ups & Downs Of Finding Moderation in Fitness and Wellness

Working on Wellness: The Ups & Downs Of Finding Moderation in Fitness and Wellness

I was never a healthy and active kid growing up. Instead of being outside running around or participating in sports, I’d rather sit myself in front of the TV for hours. My parents (my mom, in particular) noticed the bad eating and exercise…
Indoor rock climbing in Chicago benefits for fitness

Indoor Rock Climbing in Chicago: A Great Workout for Your Mind, Body and MEPs!

Sure, running on the treadmill, busting your tail on the elliptical or kettlebell swings during a PTC class will help you rack up those Myzone Effort Points (MEPs), but that’s not the only way to score them! The cool thing about the Myzone…

Fidget SPINner: How Spinning Helped Me Overcome Anxiety, Depression and PTSD

I walked into my first spin class a very depressed woman. I’m not exaggerating—just a week before accepting my new position at FFC’s Oak Park location, I was diagnosed with General Anxiety Disorder, depression, and Post-Traumatic Stress…
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About a VO2 Max Test & Why You Should Get One
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Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About a VO2 Max Test & Why You Should Get One

I love data. Being in marketing, I love being able to make smart decisions based on numbers and know that the route I’m taking my work has a good likelihood of succeeding. I also am a big fan of nerdy stuff when it comes to fitness and wellness…
Employee spotlight: my love-hate relationship with spinning and giving back to a greater good

Employee Spotlight: My Hate/Love Relationship with Spinning & Giving Back to a Greater Good

Several years ago, after ruining my knees from a lifetime of running and martial arts, I took up spinning to keep my cardio up while I rehabbed.  I hated it…  but not for long.  After a while, I started putting together playlists and decided…

How Physical Therapy Helped Me With Hip Surgery Recovery

My name is Erin Sneed and I have been in the fitness industry for almost 10 years. I played sports all through high school and went on to play college soccer. While in college, I grew to love group fitness and began teaching classes at my college…
My Journey with Massage Therapy and Asian Bodywork

My Journey with Massage Therapy and Asian Bodywork

The space we share with one another is defined by the space we create. It may not be something you would think about on a day to day basis, but space is a part of everything we do. Some of us need large spaces and may not enjoy crowds, while…
A personal trainer story: what my first client taught me.

A Personal Trainer Story: What My First Client Taught Me

My name is JP and I’ve been in the fitness and training industry for 7 years - from a personal trainer to fitness director. Here on the blog we always tend to see client testimonials, but I want to do something different - give another perspective.…