March 2023

Spring Group Fitness Schedule at FFC Lincoln Park

Check out the changes coming to our Spring Group Fitness Schedule!

Mondays

NEW class – 6:30 AM Core 94 (Starts April 10th)
NEW class – 7-8 PM Heated Vinyasa Yoga

Tuesdays

NEW class – 6:30-7:15 AM Heated POWER Yoga
6:45 PM Heated Vinyasa Yoga is now an HOUR!

Wednesdays

7:00 pm Heated Vinyasa is now an HOUR!

Thursdays

NEW CLASSES – 5:30 PM LOADED & 6:30 PM RaceDAY Ride (Both start April 13th)
NEW CLASS – 7-8 PM Candlelight yoga

Saturdays

NEW CLASS – 10:30-11:30 AM Vinyasa yoga
Time Change – G.Row has moved to 8:30 AM

For more info contact Lara Mele at lmele@ffc.com.

OPRF Chamber Health & Wellness Fair

Please join us this year on April 23 for the 7th Annual Health & Wellness Fair, presented by RUSH Oak Park Hospital and hosted right here at FFC Oak Park. This year’s fair will include a record number of free health screenings and services from participants that include RUSH Oak Park Hospital, Riveredge Hospital, West Suburban Medical Center, the University of Illinois Cancer Center, B-Health, and many more. The climbing wall will be open and the Kids Club will be available during the event!

https://www.oprfchamber.org/events/details/7th-annual-2023-community-health-wellness-fair-41327

April DASH Events At FFC Oak Park

DASH, Developing Active Senior Health, is a special FFC community, designed for people who want to stay active, fit, healthy, and social, all the days of their life. We have a great lineup of classes and events for April, and we hope to see you there!

Don’t miss these DASH events in April!

DASH Fitness: Every Tuesday at 11:15 AM
DASH Yoga: Every Thursday at 10 AM
DASH Fitness: Every Thursday at 11:15 AM

Pickleball Season 2 at FFC Oak Park

Season 2 starts Apr 19, 2023, and ends Jun 14, 2023
Official league game time: 9 AM – 11 AM Every Wednesday
Open play game time: 9 AM – 11 AM Every Monday & Friday
Post-season party: June 14 – June 23 depending on everyone’s availability

Rates for Members/Non-members
9-Week Season – $125 – Members
9-Week Season – $225 – Non-Members
Open Play drop-in – $20 – Non-Members (FFC Members play for free)

Prizes
All places – Pickleball exclusive T-shirt + 1 complimentary Training/Pilates session for joining
1st place – $50 FFC Gift Card + Gold Medal
2nd place – $30 FFC Gift Card + Silver Medal
3rd place – $15 FFC Gift Card + Bronze Medal

Matches will be played as doubles with alternating partners. After registration, you’ll receive an invite to a team reach group chat for communication and updates on who’s winning.

The league is all-skill levels (beginners welcome!)

Register at ffc.com/group-fitness-programs

Member of the Month – Gary Soumar

Congratulations to FFC Oak Park’s April member of the month, Gary! Gary answered a few questions for us about being a member at FFC:

What does membership at FFC mean to you?

I love FFC!

When I am at FFC you will find me…

I work nights so I’m usually there mid-morning.

I work out to…

Soundgarden. Always Soundgarden. :)

FFC Old Town Trainer Spotlight: Allie Kersten

Hi FFC! My name is Allie Kersten. I am from Chicago and graduated from Simmons University in Boston with my Bachelor’s in Exercise Science and a minor in Nutrition. I specialize in sports performance with individual and team athletes, but I still love teaching anyone new movements or helping someone improve on what they already know. My goal as a trainer is to give you a challenging yet rewarding workout and help you to be confident in your body. I love when my clients have a love/hate relationship with my training because the movements are difficult and tiring but make you feel accomplished and strong. I personally try to balance my movement and lifestyle by setting my goals toward strength and muscle gain one day and then working on joint health and injury prevention another day. When I’m not in the gym I am crocheting or painting sneakers with my friends or cooking with my family. I have a strong belief in a balance of the mind, body, and spirit and work to be better for myself every day.

Contact akersten@ffc.com to schedule your free consultation!

How to Spot SAFELY at FFC Old Town

Join Allie Kersten on Thursday, April 6 at 6 PM for a walkthrough on how to properly spot some of the most popular strength movements including squat, bench, and more!

Contact Allie Kersten akersten@ffc.com for more information!

Spring Into Yoga at FFC Old Town!

Bring a friend and get ready for Spring with Foundations of Yoga taught by Mary Delaney. Coffee and bagels to follow for all those that attend!

Saturday, April 8, 11:30 AM

Contact ahernandez@ffc.com for more information

New Group Fitness Class Offering: Contender at FFC Old Town!

This total body, boxing* conditioning class really packs a punch! Easy-to-follow 3-minute boxing combinations on the bag combined with compound strength exercises set to maximize heart rate and improve coordination. Get ready to leave it all on the studio floor!

Join us Fridays from 12-12:45 pm starting on April 14!

Contact lmele@ffc.com for more information

*Boxing gloves are available for use or bring your own

FFC Park Ridge High School Swim Team Prep

Is your teen interested in competing on the high school swim team? What better way than to have our dedicated instructors help guide, prepare, and push your child to be swim team ready? We are here to improve technique, and endurance, and build a love within your child for the sport.

Contact Madga for more information msoltys@ffc.com.

Easter Bunny Photos at FFC Park Ridge!

Hop on over and come take your picture with the Easter Bunny on Saturday, April 8th, 12-2 PM. Each member 3-12 yrs is $5.00/non-member $8.00 and will receive a special goodie bag from the bunny. Children under the age of 3yrs are free and will not receive a goodie bag. Check-in at the front desk on the day of the event.

Any questions contact Dawn Brunner at dbrunner@ffc.com.

New Member Welcome!

Come meet the Fitness Director, book your new joins, and get your fitness questions answered!! Body composition and blood pressure measurements are also available. Location is the table by the fitness desk. RSVP to scampione@ffc.com.

A Rock Wall Climb with one of our certified instructors at FFC Park Ridge

Learn how to free climb as well as challenge yourself to get to the top of the FFC Rock wall with the guidance of one of our certified instructors.

Reach out to scampione@ffc.com to get started!

Now Offering Swim Lessons in 4 other Languages at FFC Park Ridge!

Lessons are available in Polish, Ukrainian, Russian, and Vietnamese. Open to kids and adults of all swimming levels and skill sets for both group and private lessons. Please reach out with your availability and we will find a time to help teach you. Open to both members and non-members (pricing varies).

Contact Madga for more information msoltys@ffc.com.

Students using the Pilates reformers at FFC.

Win a 30 minute complimentary Pilates session when you order one of the instructor’s favorites from Local 84.

We invite you to use this session to try out the reformer! Reach out to scampione@ffc.com to book your appointment!

New Group Fitness Class at FFC Union Station!

Heated Vinyasa Yoga
Starts Saturday. April 1 from 9-10 AM with Olivia Corcoran

Heated Vinyasa Flow is practiced in a studio heated to 94 degrees and utilizes the postures in a flowing manner, connecting each posture with a breath. This class is appropriate for all levels.

Reservations can be booked through your FFC+ app 48hrs in advance

Welcome Sean Burks to the FFC Membership Team!

Come meet Sean for any questions on membership, fitness, or vitamin supplements. Sean has a lot of knowledge of supplements and vitamins because of his extensive background working with The Vitamin Shop. He is also very passionate about fitness because he has reached his goals by working out and found passion in the gym.

Sean is our new membership representative so reach out if you have any questions sburks@ffc.com!

Where should my gears be? The basic spinning 101 guide.

New Classes On the Spring Schedule at FFC West Loop!

New Classes and highlights of our spring schedule beginning Aptil3

Heated Hatha Yoga Wednesdays 6 AM with Alice Y.

Heated Hatha Yoga focuses on the postures of physical well-being to balance body, mind, and spirit. Learn simple breathing exercises, basic yoga poses, light meditation, and relaxation techniques. This class is appropriate for all levels and it is heated to 94 degrees.

Instructor Highlight:

Trevor Wasserzieher
Sundays: Rockstar Ride 10 AM / Triple Threat 10:45 AM
Fridays: Raceday Ride 11:30 AM
PLUS, Starting Mid April:
Tuesdays: ICON 6:45 AM
Thursdays: Triple Threat 6:45 AM

Darron Borowski
Thursdays: RockStar Ride 6:15 PM

Emily Blackwell
Thursdays: Heated Yoga Sculpt 5:15 PM

Earth Day:
Earth Ride Fri 11:30 am 4/21 with Trevor W
Seed packet giveaway

Bootcamps Forming Now at FFC Union Station

Fundamentals of Barbell Squats BEGINNER LEVEL
Does the barbell and squat rack make you nervous? Did you know squatting is a full-body engagement? In this class you will learn:

The basics of the squat rack and how to adjust it to your needs
Form correction and how to properly engage to protect your body from injury
How to trust your body under load and gain confidence in your ability to safely lift heavy

This will be a 4-week course in which you will be required to attend each course to gain maximal benefits. The cost will be $128 for 4 sessions.

High-Intensity Interval Training Strength Class
Are you looking to become stronger while shedding fat? In this Strength/HIIT Hybrid class, you will:

Increase your VO2 Max
Focus on form and reps at a higher intensity and weight, instead of time
Build Muscle while shedding fat

We will be hosting multiple formats of this class for you to enjoy either a full-body workout OR a more targeted approach!

A-La-Carte Sessions: $35/ session
1 x per week: $128/ month ($12 savings)
2x per week: $256/ month ($24 savings)

Contact Richard at rperez@ffc.com for date, times and more details!

Two people on a turf pushing weighted sleds during a Faction workout class.

Rebel Against Your Fitness Routine – Join Faction

Small group turf classes are forming now! These classes are designed to provide maximum results in a fun, fast-paced environment. Work with our elite staff on being your best self in 2023! Contact Drew at dscacciaferro@ffc.com.