Join us for an afternoon of celebrating the moms and special people in our lives through dance! Bring your favorite dance partner to FFC and learn the fox-trot and salsa with instruction by Giordano Dance Company’s very own Cesar Salinas and Erina Ueda – don’t be shy, no prior dance experience is required! After class, join us for sparkling drinks and small bites.
Motiv8 Mondays:
7-7:45 AM with Haven Eaves
This high-intensity training workout is designed to increase aerobic and anaerobic capacity, enhance power production and develop overall strength. Short 20-second intervals at your max effort are followed by a ten-second rest, which is repeated for eight total rounds. Six exercises per class are completed for an overall total body fat-burning workout.
We’ve got another challenge for you, members! From May 1- May 31, attend 10 classes taught by 10 different instructors to complete the Tour de Force challenge. Your progress will be automatically tracked in the FFC+ app! When you complete the challenge, you’ll receive an FFC bucket hat!
For each class to count, please make sure you register and check in for every class via the FFC+ app!
Helpful hints for checking into class via the FFC+ app:
Questions? Contact Lois Miller at lois.miller@ffc.com.
Must have and use the FFC+ app to participate. Other restrictions may apply. Program runs from May 1 – May 31, 2023. Prizes will be distributed by June 15, 2023.
Build your confidence on the strength floor with Intro To Strength Training, an entry-level class designed to teach you the essentials needed for a great workout. These complimentary classes are taught by our FFC personal trainers and take place at 10 AM every Saturday in May. Each week will cover a new tool used on the fitness floor. Come ready to learn more and leave feeling empowered to use this equipment on your next visit.
Reserve your spot in the FFC+ app today.
Come for the teasers, stay for the tacos! The Pilates teaser is an incredible exercise (whether performed on the Mat, The Reformer, The Chair, or the Cadillac), that can help you improve balance, flexibility, and spinal mobility while challenging your core via its signature V-shaped position.
Join this dynamic workshop with Joy Miles on May 5 and learn the Pilates Teaser that is appropriate for you to ensure you feel successful in the exercise. Afterward, join us for tacos!
Come for the core, stay for the bubbles! Join Joy Miles on May 13 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.
Questions? Contact Joy at jmiles@ffc.com.
Join us on Sunday, May 14th for our special Mother’s Day yoga class to honor your mom, and bring a complimentary guest!
We will run an abbreviated Group Fitness class schedule Friday, 5/26 – Monday, 5/29. Please visit your FFC+ app for class offerings.
Please join us for some music, appetizers, and beverages, and swag and giveaways in the front lobby of FFC South Loop to celebrate our 18th Anniversary! This is a complementary event for all members – and you can bring your friends for free! Adults only.
Join us on the following days for live music at the Club Lounge from 6:00 – 7:30 PM. Guests are welcome!
Friday, May 5: Scottie Long
Friday, May 12: Joe Moese of Corduroy Chicago
Friday, May 19: Szurko Trio
For more information, please contact Jack at jhennel@ffc.com.
Friday, May 26: Candlelight Yoga will be held on the outdoor turf at 5:30 PM
Saturday, May 27: Formula94 will be one-hour and start earlier at 8:00 AM
Saturday, May 27: RockSTAR Ride will be one-hour starting at 9:30 AM
Register in the FFC+ app!
Join us Saturday, May 20 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 the Kids Club.
Registration ends Thursday, May 18 at 8 PM. Stop by the Kids Club to pre-register. Contact Jaime Mules at jmules@ffc.com for more information.
Join us for our special Mother’s Day yoga class to honor your mom on May 14 from 10:30 – 11:30 AM. This easy-to-follow flow practice is meant for all fitness levels and no experience is welcome. All moms will receive complimentary club access! Please register for class through the FFC+ app.
Friday, 5/26:
Saturday, 5/27:
Sunday, 5/28:
Monday, 5/29:
Contact Lara mele, lmele@ffc.com, if you have any questions.
Creating awareness about the influence of being overweight in arthritis is crucial to encourage people to
maintain a healthy weight and prevent the development or worsening of arthritis symptoms. Prime Health System educates individuals about the risks associated with being overweight and the benefits of weight loss in order to make informed decisions about daily lifestyle choices. Losing weight can reduce arthritis symptoms, improve joint function, and decrease the risk of joint
damage.
If you are looking for expert care and treatment, we invite you to check out our clinic’s website or contact us at 877-201-3499.
Prime Health System – 1030 N Clark St Ste. 647, Chicago, IL 60610 (located in the club)
Friendly reminder that if you are wanting to perform incline walking on a treadmill, you will get the best benefit if you do NOT hold onto the handles and lean back. When you are doing this, you are basically putting your body in the same relative position as if you were walking on a flat surface. To achieve the full benefits of walking at an incline, do not hold onto the handles and lean slightly forward – this allows you to target muscles like your glutes, hamstrings, and calves, allowing you to burn more calories with the exercise.
Rush Physical Therapy is accepting patients right here in the club. Contact them at (312) 900-9595.
Erick has been in the fitness industry for ten years. His skill level ranges from high-intensity to corrective exercise training. Erick believes exercise and movement is most dependent on quality training over quantity.
Schedule your complimentary consultation with him today at Enunez@ffc.com.
Pickle continues its growth at Gold Coast. will be teaching lessons for beginner and intermediate-level players on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11 am and 12 pm. Lessons cost $25.
Please contact our Fitness Director, Jessica at jkorda@ffc.com.
Looking to add boxing to your weekly training? Marco Garcia is your guy. Marco is a Chicago Golden Glove winner, following in his father and grandfather’s footsteps.
Schedule your 30-minute consult with Marco by emailing him at MGarcia@ffc.com.
Come learn the latest craze and join the fun. Pickleball has hit Gold Coast and will want to be part of the fun and competition. To start contact Greg Borzo at GBorzo@ffc.com our resident Pickleball Coach and will get you started with some beginner group lessons. Already know how to play? Then check out the FFC App for Open Pickleball Play and come join right in.
Have questions? Email Jessica Korda @JKorda@ffc.com.