Parent’s Night Out: Winter Wonderland Party

Have a blast at our winter wonderland party on January 26 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM! Bring your kids for a night full of snowy crafts, cool treats, and hot chocolate. The event is for children ages 3 months- 12 years old. The cost is $35 per child or $45 for two children for FFC members. Non-members are always welcome for $5 more for each child!

Registration is required by January 24, 2024 – please register with mfrianeza@ffc.com.

 

New Group Fitness Space Opening January 9

FFC prides itself on reinvestment in our clubs and staff and is always looking for ways to add value to serve you better. We are excited to share that a new Group Fitness space (located on the 2nd level of the club) will be opening on January 9! Revamped with NEW flooring, lighting, Heavy Bags, TRX Straps, Boxing Gloves, and the latest Apparatus Devices – the new space is fully equipped to help you achieve your goals this New Year. PLUS enjoy exciting NEW Group Fitness classes like Contender, Heavy Hitter and On the Ropes!

View the class times in the FFC+ app, and stop by the club to check out the new space!

4-Week Lifestyle Coaching Program

New Year, New You. Successfully conquer your New Year’s Resolutions this year with this 4-week coaching program on Tuesdays at 6:00 PM led by Level 4 Coach and Fitness Director, Stephanie Campione. In this program, develop better habits around your health and fitness with topics in movement, nutrition, and regeneration.

Reach out to Stephanie at scampione@ffc.com for more details.

Schedule your complimentary fitness assessment!

Each fitness assessment will include a body composition assessment with our brand-new Inbody technology, a blood pressure & resting heart rate assessment, a posture assessment, and a cardiovascular endurance assessment.

Email Stephanie Campione at scampione@ffc.com to schedule yours today.

New Evening Yoga Class

Join us on Tuesdays from 7:30 – 9:00 PM for a 90-minute Hot Yoga class with Kimberly LaBounty. Hot Yoga is practiced in a studio heated to 105 degrees. The combination of heat and breathing exercises improves oxygen utilization, while the temperature produces detoxification, promoting a new and healthier you. Some yoga experience is necessary.

Register in the FFC+ app.

Parents Night Out: Game Night

Join us on January 19 from 4:30 – 7:30 PM for a fun night of high-energy games, pizza, and a movie. The cost is $35 per child or $45 for 2 children for members. Non-members are welcome for $5 more. Registration ends Wednesday, January 17.

For more information, contact Dawn Brunner at dbrunner@ffc.com.

 

Full Moon – Complimentary Sound Bath and Guided Meditation

Join us on January 21 from 6:00 – 7:00 PM for a complimentary Sound Bath and Guided Meditation. Enjoy the Healing Sound Bowl and Guided Meditation portion of class to help clear energy blocks and restore harmony and peace in the body.

Reserve your space in the FFC+ app.

Healing Sound Bath with Special Guest Musical Mindset

Join us on February 8 from 7:00 – 8:30 PM for a Healing Sound Bath and Guided Meditation. Sound and meditation can help clear energy blocks and allow you to release and let go of things your body no longer needs. Sound baths can restore harmony and peace in the body. Bring your favorite pillow and/or blankets or other props. Cost is $35 for members and $45 for non-members.

Register at https://dev.ffc.com/group-fitness-programs/. Invite your friends!

New Format – Progression Obsession

Join us on Mondays and Thursdays at 6:30 PM for a new class format, Progression Obsession! This total body interval class includes upper body strength, core, and PROGRESSIONS of lower body conditioning for an intense workout. Each class takes you through three, 9-minute blocks followed by a high-intensity finisher and an abdominal/low back section! Get ready to experience your new Obsession.

Register in the FFC+ app.

New Winter Group Fitness Classes

Join us in January for our new winter group fitness class offerings!

  • ICON – Tuesdays at 6:30 PM
  • RaceDay Ride – Thursdays at 5:45 PM

Reserve your spot in the FFC+ app today!

Total Body Blast Group Fitness Class Schedule Change

Heads up FFC South Loop Members! Our Total Body Blast Group Fitness class has been moved to Wednesdays at 6:30 PM!

Reserve your space in the FFC+ app – we hope to see you there!

Women’s Lifting Club

Join us on Sundays at 12:00 PM for a Women’s Lifting Club (Jan 14, 21, 28 & Feb 4). This club is a 4-week program that includes 4 informational workout classes and 2 additional weekly lifting programs. The program is designed for women who are novice strength trainers and want to learn the ‘whys’ and ‘hows’ around strength training as well as find a community of like-minded women.

 

Email ahorvath@ffc.com to learn more and register.

TRX DEMO: Learn the Basics and Try Challenge Exercises

The TRX Suspension Trainer is one of the most versatile tools in the gym with progressions (and regressions) easily accessible by adjusting body position. At this demo, you will learn the basics that are missing from your routine. We’ll also try some challenging progressions to test our strength! Join us on the following days to get started:

  • Wednesday, January 3 at 6:00 PM
  • Thursday, January 4 at 12:00 PM
  • Friday, January at 6:00 AM

Email Stephanie at skelley@ffc.com to register.

Boxing Functional Training

Learning technical boxing skills with combat functional strength training is beneficial for everyone! This class is ideal for members looking to have fun, learn some new skills, and burn a ton of calories. Join us on Tuesdays at 4:00 PM and Sundays at 3:00 PM! All participants will need to purchase 16oz. boxing gloves and hand wraps.

Email Warren at Wmckeithen@ffc.com for details. No experience is required.

Faction Schedule Change

Faction classes are HIIT (high-intensity interval training) workouts in a group setting; for one hour we move through movements focused on strength, core, functionality, and metabolic conditioning. Wednesday night’s class at 7:00 PM is a great way to get over the hump and cruise on to finish your week.

Email gcousineau@ffc.com for more info.

Intro to Women’s Self Defense Bootcamp

Arwaa is certified in CFMA (Chinese Filipino Martial Arts) which has a broad scope of
mixed martial arts (boxing, jiu-jitsu, muy thai) and self-defense. This class will focus on the basics of blocking, how to throw the most commonly used punches, and how to create space between you and any potential threat. Each 1-hour class will not only develop a necessary skill but will also be an excellent calorie-burning activity. The cost is $128 for 4 classes each month.

Things to achieve include:

  • Block 1- Catch
  • 1,2 combinations (jab, cross)
  • Kick (front leg)
  • Knee (front leg)
  • Start target practice
  • How to fall (clap out)

Participants will need to purchase Target Boxing Pad and MMA Boxing Gloves for the class. No experience is necessary. Contact Arwaa at ataiyab@ffc.com for more info.

New Winter Group Fitness Classes

Join us for our new winter group fitness classes starting in January!

  • WERQ Dance Fitness – Saturdays at 9:30 AM
  • Vinyasa Yoga – Saturdays at 4:00 PM

Book your spot today in the FFC+ app!

New Format – Progression Obsession

Join us for a new class format – Progression Obsession on Thursdays at 6:30 PM and Sundays at 10:45 AM! This total body interval class includes upper body strength, core, and PROGRESSIONS of lower body conditioning for an intense workout. The class takes you through three 9-minute blocks followed by a high-intensity finisher, and an abdominal/low back section! Get ready to experience your new Obsession.

FFC East Lakeview Closed For Maintenance On 1/11

Heads up members! FFC East Lakeview will be closed on January 11 due to annual maintenance taking place in the building.

We appreciate your understanding. For additional questions, email Sarah at sfassett@ffc.com.

FFC East Lakeview will resume normal business hours on January 12.