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June Nutrition Workshop: Shake Up Summer with Delicious Nutritious Mocktails

Join FFC Registered Dietitian Kathy Chung on Tuesday, June 14 at 6 PM for our June Nutrition Workshop at FFC Gold Coast. Balancing social life and nutrition is hard — especially during Summertime Chi. In this nutrition workshop, you’ll can expect:

To learn strategies for decreasing alcohol consumption (without sacrificing the fun)
A How-To class on making mocktails that’ll help lighten up the ABV intake this summer,
Time to ask Kathy questions & discuss strategies with other participants!

Space is limited – reserve your spot today! Register at www.ffc.com/nutrition-workshops.

Pilates & Prosecco at FFC East Lakeview

Come for the core, stay for the bubbles! Join Joy Miles on Saturday, June 11 at 1 PM in the Pilates Studio. Come for a great Pilates workout, utilizing a variety of fun apparatuses and stick around with your fellow classmates after class for a sip of bubbly! Bring a friend to class with you at no charge.

Register in the FFC+ app. For more information, please contact Joy Miles at jmiles@ffc.com.

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Pride Pool Party at FFC East Lakeview

Come celebrate Pride month with us at our indoor pool on Saturday, June 25 from 3 – 5 PM! We will have great music and beverages available. Wear your best Pride swim attire and enjoy the fun!

Questions? Contact Aaron at abeasley@ffc.com.

Welcome our New Group Fitness Manager, Cailey Mazur!

We are thrilled to welcome Cailey Mazur to the FFC Elmhurst management team! Cailey comes to us with years of fitness management experience and is looking forward to enhancing our group fitness schedule with your valued feedback.

Welcome Cailey at cmazur@ffc.com.

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Sign up for FFC Elmhurst’s New and Improved 6 Week Nutrition Boot Camp Today!

Do you have a diet-related health goal? Are you lost when it comes to meal planning and prep? Do you want to create healthier eating habits and embrace a healthier lifestyle but aren’t sure where to start? Does being in a small group environment help motivate you? Then FFC Elmhurst’s new and improved 6 week nutrition boot camp is for you!

What you’ll get: weekly 1-hour in person group sessions with our registered dietitian; a closed facebook group; access to the dietitian via email throughout the week; meal plans, recipes and more.

What we’ll cover each week:

Grocery store tour
Nutrition basics for every day success including how to fuel for fitness, how to manage cravings, how to optimize your gut health, and more!
Fad diets 101 and why they don’t work
Meal prep/planning tips and tricks
Navigating real life – tips for how to handle dining out, parties, office goodies, alcohol, etc.

Cost : $150 (that’s a $700 value!)

Date/Time: 6 PM on Wednesdays starting on June 15

Where: FFC Elmhurst

To sign up or for questions, email Allison at akoch@ffc.com today!

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June Kids Community Crafting at FFC Elmhurst

Join us for our monthly Kids Community Crafting event in our very own local’84 Cafe. Happy Father’s Day! On Saturday, June 11 from 10 AM – 12 PM, bring Dad to enjoy a special treat and mix your own Grill Rub for those tasty burgers and steaks!!! We look forward to seeing you there!

June Specials and Events At The Club Lounge

Summer Hours at the Club Lounge

Monday – Friday: 11:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Saturday & Sunday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

June Events at the Club Lounge

Vendor Night Wednesdays: 6 – 7:30 PM

Cornhole Open Play: 6 – 7:30 PM

Fridays: Join us on the following days for live music on the outdoor pool deck from 6:00 – 7:30 PM. Guests are welcome!

Friday, June 3: Scottie Long
Friday, June 10: Joe Moese of Corduroy Chicago
Friday, June 17: Szurko Trio

Tuesday, June 7: Inaugural meeting of FFC Elmhurst’s 2022 Book Club hosted by bartender Maddy Shea. This will meet every other week. 6:00 – 7:30 PM.

Sunday, June 19: Dads enjoy 20% off all beers in celebration of Father’s Day.

Tuesday, June 21: Summer Solstice class with drink specials to follow for class participants

Friday, June 24: Zumba, Werq, and Wine: Come and enjoy a Zumba and Werq class followed by 20% off wine and pool party!

June Specials at the Club Lounge

Mondays: Marg Monday, discounted Margaritas
Tuesdays: Tito’s Tuesdays, discounted Tito’s drinks
Wednesdays: Wine Down Wednesdays, Wind down with discounted Wine

Complimentary Specialty Group Fitness Classes In June!

Join us in June for two unique and complimentary group fitness classes!

Summer Solstice Yoga will be held on Tuesday, June 21 at 6:00 AM with Cassie and 7:00 PM with Paula on the outdoor turf.

Zumba, Werq, and Wine will be held on Friday, June 24 at 6:30 PM in the Group Fitness Studio.

The party continues after all classes at the Club Lounge. Register on the FFC+ App. Contact Cailey at cmazur@ffc.com for more information

Register For Mini Member Summer Camps At FFC!

Sign the kiddos up for one of our Mini Member Summer Camps! Registration is now open and camps will be offered at three locations in Summer 2022:

FFC Elmhurst

Dates: Monday, June 6 – Thursday, August 4
Time: Monday – Thursday from 12:30 – 3:30 PM
Details: Join us June 6 – August 4 for some FUN in the SUN! Ages 4-7 are welcome to join us for our Mini Member Summer Camp – an afternoon of arts and crafts, swimming and outdoor play time at our local Wilder Park.
Registration: Sign up for one week or multiple weeks! The camp is open to members and non-members! Register by Friday, May 7 for the early bird special. Stop by the Kid’s Club to pre-register or contact Jaime at jmules@ffc.com for more information.

FFC Oak Park

Dates: Monday, June 6 – Monday, August 1
Time: Monday – Thursday from 12:30 – 3:30 PM
Details: Join us June 6 – August 1 for some summer fun! Ages 4-7 are welcome to join us for an afternoon of themed arts and crafts, gym time, swimming and outdoor play on our sundeck at FFC Oak Park.
Registration: Sign up for one or multiple weeks! Register by Friday, May 6 for the early bird special of $99/week for members, $129/week for non-members. Stop by the Kid’s Club to pre-register or contact Mandy at aoneill@ffc.com for more information.

FFC Park Ridge

Dates: Monday, June 6 – Friday, July 29
Time: Monday – Thursday from 12:30 – 3:30 PM; Aftercamp is also available from 3:30 – 5:30 PM for an additional $10/hr.
Details: Join us June 6 – July 29 for some summer fun! Ages 4-10 are welcome to join us for days packed with camp games, rock climbing, swimming and more at FFC Park Ridge.
Registration: Sign up for one or multiple weeks! Register by Friday, May 6 for the early bird special of $120/week for members, $135/week for non-members. Stop by the Kid’s Club to pre-register or contact Cassidy at cmullins@ffc.com for more information.

Girl stretching on a yoga mat in front of a couch and potted plants.

Yoga For Student Athletes At FFC Elmhurst In June

Join Cassie Quick on Saturday, June 25 at 12 PM for a workshop focused on increased flexibility and muscular recovery to support a demanding training schedule.

Cost is $30 for members and $45 for non-members. To register, please click here. Questions? Please contact Lois Miller at lois.miller@ffc.com.

June Nerf Battle Challenge

Join us Friday, June 10 from 5:30 – 7:30 PM for a night of Nerf Battle fun! We will begin the evening constructing bunkers and safety zones, attending target practice, then heading into Round 1 of Nerf Battle Royale. We will take a break and refuel with pizza and juice before heading back out for Round 2!

Participants must provide their own safety goggles and Nerf weapons that take standard size bullets. Ages 7-10. $30/child

For more information and to register contact Jaime at jmules@ffc.com.

Parents Night Out: It’s Summer Time!

Join us Saturday, June 18 from 5 – 8 PM for a night of fun and games. We take the kids while you enjoy an evening at the theater, a romantic dinner, time with friends or quiet time with your partner. We will be playing games in the gym and watching a fun movie in Kids Club.

Registration ends Thursday, June 16 at 8 PM. Stop by the Kids Club to pre-register or contact Jaime at jmules@ffc.com for more information.

Rotational Training At FFC Elmhurst

Have you tried rotational training? Improve mobility and strength for rotational movement for activities such as golf, running, pickleball and tennis.

“It’s already improved my golf game.” -Rich R.

Sign up for a complimentary rotational consultation with Master Trainer, Brent Yao. Contact xyao@ffc.com for more information.

Welcome New Personal Trainer Marcin Kieta

We are excited to welcome Marcin Kieta to our powerhouse team of trainers. Marcin uses resistance training to help his clients build strength and muscle.

“Despite the inevitability of change, I continue to believe that growth is optional and resistance training is a fantastic tool to promote it,” Marcin said.

Schedule your complimentary consultation with Marcin by emailing him at MKieta@ffc.com.

Your Tan Looks Fabulous

Have you met Tracy, our custom airbrush tan specialist at Ortanic? Tracy offers custom airbrush tans that continue to receive rave reviews from her clients. Here is one of the most recent satisfied customers:

”From beginning to end an amazing and comfortable experience. The tan turned out perfect.”- Stephanie B.

Book your session online at https://ortanic.com/book-now/. Have questions? Contact us at (312) 944-1030 x233.

Woman receiving physical therapy for her knee injury.

Heat or Ice: When should you use which?

Wondering why you leave swollen and dehydrated after hot yoga but shivering and tense after an ice

bath? Wondering if you should end your workout session in the sauna or grab a cold one (an ice pack

that is) to end your time at the gym?

Both heat and ice decrease pain and muscle spasm/soreness. However, they have opposite effects when it comes to blood flow, inflammation and swelling. Heat will increase these factors whereas ice will decrease them. So when should you use which if you’re looking to decrease pain?

Have a seat in the sauna if you are feeling sore or tight after a workout to promote blood flow to tired muscles and keep the tissue loose. The increased blood flow will deliver the nutrients and oxygen muscles need after a workout. Continuing to move while sore is the other best thing to do to relieve soreness!

On the other hand, use ice to decrease the flow of fluid to already swollen muscles or joints. Again, both heat and ice decrease pain and muscle soreness. It depends on what other symptoms are present that you can find what will work best for you. Use your preferred modality for 10 – 15 minutes for the best effects as needed.

Questions? Contact the Rush Physical Therapy professional located right in the club at https://www.rushpt.com/contact/find-a-location/il/chicago/gold-coast-ffc/

Welcome Our New Operations Manager Robert Wilber

Ensuring you have an outstanding experience in our club is our passion and we are excited to welcome Robert Wilber as our new Operations Manager. Robert can assist with any operational or housekeeping suggestions you may have.

Contact Robert at RWIlber@ffc.com.

Member of the Month – Kaitlyn Best

Congratulations to FFC Lincoln Park’s June member of the month, Kaitlyn! Kaitlyn answered a few questions for us about being a member at FFC:

What does membership at FFC mean to you?

For me, being a member at FFC means so much more than a good workout; membership at FFC means a commitment to my overall well-being. It gives me an upbeat attitude, a sharp mind, more self-assurance, restful sleep, and a sense of accomplishment. Going to FFC gives me a purpose throughout my day, holds me accountable to my goals, and keeps me on track to form healthy habits.

When I am at FFC you will find me…

When at FFC you might find me trying out one of the various group classes, crying in the steam room, or (most likely) hanging out in the lobby, distracting the sales team while working up the motivation to get started.

I work out to…

I workout mainly to work off all the chicken sammies I eat at work, but also to clear my mind, raise my endorphins, keep my mental health in check, and prepare for hot girl summer!

June Kids Community Crafting at FFC Lincoln Park

Join us for our monthly Kids Community Crafting event in our Kids Club. Happy Father’s Day! On Saturday, June 11 from 9 AM – 12 PM, bring Dad to enjoy a special treat and mix your own Grill Rub for those tasty burgers and steaks!!! We look forward to seeing you there!

Rooftop Turf Kickoff Party

Join FFC Personal Trainer Alex Smith on Friday, June 24 at 6:30 PM on our outdoor turf! Alex will be leading us through a strength class to introduce our community to our new outdoor turf and equipment!

Class is free for members and guests. After class, stick around for a beer from Goose Island (21+) and to get to know your fellow members!

Register today on the FFC+ app under Events!