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Coffee Shops for Any Occasion in Chicago’s South Loop

Coffee can be many things for many people. A ritual. A means of productivity. A necessary evil. Whatever it is for you, we want to help you find the best coffee for any occasion. Here are a few of our favorite coffee shops in Chicago’s South…
What's in my gym bag? The handy gym essentials checklist - fitness resources Chicago

What’s in My Gym Bag? Gym Bag Essentials Checklist

FFC South Loop fitness specialist Matt Wallace answers the question, ‘what’s in my gym bag?’ and shares his list of top gym essentials to keep handy when you’re sure you’re forgetting something. Having the correct gear for any situation…
Fitness motivation videos: 5 essential fitness YouTube channels you should know

Fitness Motivation Videos: 5 Essential Fitness YouTube Channels

If you're like me, you may spend some nights deep in a YouTube rabbit hole, going from one topic to another until you've wasted hours you could've used to catch up on sleep. The amount of content out there can be hard to sift through, especially…
Member Stories: How Travel Inspired Me To Make a Diet Change, Change My Lifestyle & Lose Over 10% Body Fat

Member Stories: How Travel Inspired Me To Make a Diet Change, Change My Lifestyle & Lose Over 10% Body Fat

I’ve been overweight all my life, since I was a little kid in kindergarten. I was always getting picked on and seen as an outcast – all the way to high school. I always kept telling myself that things would get better, that I wouldn’t…
My life-changing Pilates transformation pre and post-hip surgery

Pilates Transformation: Pre and Post-Hip Surgery Rehab

Recovering from surgery, or even a minor injury, can be frustrating and discouraging. In the time it takes to recover, the body can change drastically. In 2014 I sustained a hip labral tear and ended up getting surgery to repair it. After surgery,…

Member Stories: How FFC South Loop Helped Me Get To The American Hockey League

Have you ever wondered what it takes to be a professional hockey referee? Skating for the entire duration of games, keeping up with the players and even getting into the middle of fights, these athletes need to be in the best shape possible.…
Member Stories: What Happened When I Made My Health a Priority

Member Stories: What Happened When I Made My Health a Priority

Recently, after the New Year, I had a realization that it was time to do something about my weight. I had tried before but I was always so busy with school and work that it made it almost impossible to get into a routine. I needed to make health…
Best bars in Chicago's South Loop

Best Bars in Chicago’s South Loop

Narrowing down the best bars in Chicago’s South Loop is like trying to choose your favorite group fitness class -- it can be done, but it sure isn’t easy! For instance, some days you need that extra blast of cardio, while other days…
Better fitness: 5 things you should stop doing at the gym

Better Fitness: 5 Things You Should Stop Doing At The Gym

From myths and “advice” that has been taken way too far to poor workout habits, here are 5 things you should stop doing at the gym that will help you gym better and see better results. Trust us! Easy does it, Road Runner! High-intensity…