We’re thrilled to invite you to our Pilates studio on Friday, May 17 from 4:00 – 6:00 PM. Come and explore our brand-new Pilates equipment and see what’s new in our community! Here’s what we’ve planned for you:
Test Our New Equipment: Be among the first to try out our latest additions and discover how they can enhance your Pilates practice.
Meet & Mingle: Connect with fellow Pilates enthusiasts and discuss all things Pilates in a friendly, welcoming environment.
Bring a Friend: Pilates is better with buddies! Bring along a friend who’s interested in starting or who loves Pilates just as much as you do.
Win Prizes: Enter our raffle to win a free group Pilates class and other fantastic Pilates prizes!
Whether you’re a Pilates pro or curious about starting this open house is the perfect opportunity to learn more, have fun, and possibly win some great Pilates gear. Don’t miss out! RSVP to Alyssa at AWeishaar@ffc.com.
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Let’s have a dance party! Bring your little one to this fun-filled Cardio dance party on Sunday, May 19 at 10:00 AM! WERQ uses all your favorite current pop, rock, and hip-hop radio hits, so the dance steps come easy.
Register in the FFC+ App and contact rreed@ffc.com with any questions.
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Come join us to learn about the Pelvic Floor and its role in Mobility, Strength, and Stability! The Pelvic Floor Stabilization Clinic will be held on Saturday, May 11 from 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Is your employer a part of our WellFit Program? We are inviting all who participate in the WellFit Program to bring your co-workers to RockStar RIDE on Tuesday, May 7 at 6:30 PM, a high-energy ‘party on the bike’ workout that will get you moving to the beats! Post-workout smoothie samples will be provided!
Come join this FUN Basketball camp led by Coach Eric on Saturdays and Sundays from 1:00 – 3:00 PM! You can expect to learn the fundamentals, how to work as a team, and build self-confidence! The camp is $128 for Members and $180 for Non-Members.
Join us for a night of arts, music, and games! This event is for 3 months – 12 years old. Pizza, Chips, and Juice Boxes are included! Registration is required by Tuesday, May 28 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM. The cost is $35 per child and $45 for two children for FFC members. Non-members are always welcome for $5 more for each child!
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Join us on Saturday, May 18 at 12:45 PM for Family Yoga in the Mind Body Studio. This event is $20 for members and $30 for non-members. Bring your favorite stuffed animal to go on a yoga journey with you. Stuffed animals will help kiddos focus, meditate, balance and offer a fun way to learn yoga pose names. A short book will be read to go along with the theme of class and help all stay engaged and flowing.
This event is for ages 5 and up. Contact acastillo@ffc.com to register.
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Help us kick off the summer with a Pool Party at the Splash Bar on Friday, May 24 from 4:00 – 7:00 PM! Enjoy drink specials and socialize with your fellow Members!
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Kick Off the Summer season & join us on the pool deck for this team teach Dance Workout on Friday, the 17 at 5:30 PM with your favorite group fitness instructors BiBi, Dominick, Kaley, and Reina!! Lite bites are provided, with Drink specials at the bar. Guests are complimentary for this class.
Register in the FFC+ App and contact ddefranco@ffc.com with any questions.
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To participate in our April’24 Puttery Giveaway Contest, head to our Instagram page!
April ’24 PUTTERY GIVEAWAY CONTEST GIVEAWAY RULES, TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
FFC’s April ’24 Puttery Giveaway Contest giveaway ends Monday, April 22, 2024 at 11:59 PM CST. Winner will be notified by Tuesday, April 23, 2024 by Instagram Direct Message. One winner will receive 2 tickets to the Puttery Chicago at 932 W Randolph Street on Thursday, May 2 from 6:00 – 9:00 pm for a night of mini golf, appetizers, and cocktails. Enter to win by following @ffc_chicago, liking the Instagram post from Saturday, April 20, and tagging 1 friend in the comments on the Instagram post from Saturday, April 20. One additional bonus entry will be given by following @ffc_chicago on TikTok. Limit one entry per account. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Instagram. Both FFC members and non-members are eligible to win. Employees of FFC, and their parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, promotion and advertising agencies, and members of their immediate families (spouse and parents, children and siblings and their respective spouses, regardless of where they reside) and persons living in the same household, whether or not related, of such employees, are not eligible to enter or win. Winner will be selected at random using a randomizer software platform. No purchase necessary. Purchase does not enhance the chance of winning. Void where prohibited. You must be 18 years of age or older, live in the Greater Chicago area and hold a valid photo ID with an Illinois address to be eligible to enter. The contents of the giveaway cannot be redeemed for cash value or transferred. The contents of the giveaway must be redeemed with Fitness Formula Clubs by Tuesday, April 23, 2024.
Monday-Friday: 8 am to 8 pm | Splash Bar: 11 am to 7 pm
Saturday-Sunday: 8 am to 7 pm | Splash Bar: 11 am to 6 pm
Season: May through October
An additional $20 fee will be charged for guests on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.
Initial opening is weather dependent
Only Clear bags are allowed on the Pool Deck. If a member does not have one, a clear bag can be checked out from the Pool Concierge. Lost bags incur a $10 fee, charged to the member’s account.
No children under 21 allowed at the outdoor pool outside of family hours.
Lounge chairs are on a first come, first serve basis. Access to the outdoor pool does not guarantee lounge chairs, and no refunds will be given for availability of amenities.
Guests are limited to 2 per member, per calendar day. Additional guests may be included only with cabana rental.
Members are responsible for conduct and financial obligations of all guests.
No outside food and beverage allowed on the outdoor pool deck. Any alcohol not purchased at FFC Splash Bar will be confiscated and violators will be removed from the facility and may have their membership terminated.
No smoking, vaping, or illicit drugs are allowed on the outdoor pool deck.
No music, other than headphones, is allowed on the pool deck.
No glass is allowed on the pool deck.
FFC West Loop is cashless. All transactions must be completed electronically.
Failure to comply with any of these policies and procedures may result in outdoor pool access being revoked.
Family Outdoor Pool Hours (3 months – 12 years):
Monday – Sunday: 8 am – 10:30 am
No children are allowed at the outdoor pool outside of these hours.
Children must have a Kid’s Club membership at $59.95 per month or pay a $20 daily guest fee for access to any area of the club including the outdoor pool deck.
Children not potty trained must wear a swim diaper and swim liner at all times when in the pool.
Pool Side Locker Rooms are available for family use. Children of the opposite gender are not permitted in the locker rooms at any age.
Children must be supervised at all times with a parent in swim attire or the children will not be permitted in the pool, and will be asked to leave.
Children running on the pool deck, standing on lounge chairs, or any other deemed disruptive behavior will not be permitted to come back to the outdoor pool deck for the remainder of the season.
No lifeguard on duty.
Cabana Rental Details:
5 cabanas will be available for rental – 3 large (8 person max capacity) and 2 small (4 person max capacity)
Cabanas will be available for rental for 6-hour time blocks only: 11 AM – 5 PM
Large cabanas are $200 per 6-hour block with a $100 food & beverage credit (details below)
Small cabanas are $150 per 6-hour block with a $75 food & beverage credit (details below)
Cabanas will be reserved via our app, FFC+ in a 6 hour time block, 11 am to 5 pm.
All reservations will adhere to our 12 hour cancellation policy, with no refunds for inclement weather.
Any pre-emptive closures by FFC will result in a refund of the total amount of the reservation.
Any reservation canceled within the 12 hour window will be assessed a service fee equal to 50% of the total reservation fee.
The cabana rental includes guest passes. All guests must provide a valid ID, sign our liability waiver, and adhere to all FFC policies. Guests must be pre-registered.
All reservations need to be made by an active member in good account standing.
The reservation fee for the 3 middle cabanas is $200 with a $100 Food and Beverage credit to use at the Splash Bar. The reservation fee for the 2 outside cabanas is $150 with a $75 Food and Beverage credit. This credit is non-refundable.
F&B credit only applies to alcoholic drinks, and non inventory food. Credit can not be used towards gratuity.
All Food and Beverage Minimums do not include taxes and automatic 18% gratuity, as they will be added to the final bill.
Must be 21+ to book.
Cabana capacity is limited to 8 for a large cabana, and 4 for a small cabana.
You must check in at the WL Splash Bar host kiosk. Guests will receive a stamp at the pool desk for easy access to the club restrooms and cafe.
Purchase and book your cabana in the FFC+ app under “Booking Services.”
Please reach out to the FFC West Loop Splash Bar Manager Tanner Fowler at tfowler@ffc.com with any questions.
Have a great summer!
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“It just feels really good to punch something after a long day at work,” said Fitness Formula Clubs (FFC) Member Drew, on taking a Boxing Class at FFC Old Town in Chicago. Maybe you love working on your boxing technique. Maybe you’re like me and you have no boxing technique, but you love taking group fitness classes in Chicago. Or maybe you’re like Drew, and you find boxing to be a great way to destress. Whatever the case may be, I’m here to tell you about three boxing classes in Chicago at FFC Old Town that you’re bound to fall in love with.
What Classes does the FFC Old Town Boxing Studio Have to Offer?
Despite my lack of boxing skills, I took the Monday night “On the Ropes” Class at FFC Old Town and loved it! “On the Ropes” is one of three class options at the Boxing Studio. Like almost all group fitness classes at FFC, the three class options are developed in-house by FFC’s Group Fitness Managers. I spoke with the “On the Ropes” Instructor and FFC Group Fitness Manager, Lara Mele, before the class to learn more. She described all three of the class formats:
Contender
The Contender Boxing Class is the most similar to your standard boxing class. This one is for those of you who just really love the art and skill of boxing. Using just your bodyweight, this class offers six rounds of boxing; three minutes on, followed by three minutes off. Grab your gloves (the studio has them for you to use!), and prepare for boxing, strength, and mobility work!
On the Ropes
This is the class that I took. As someone who loves group fitness and working up a sweat, this class was perfect for me. On the Ropes incorporates boxing, battle ropes, TRX bands, and jump ropes. Beginning with a brief warmup, the class launched into 2 rounds of each of the four elements (boxing, battle ropes, TRX, and jump ropes), spending 3 minutes on each exercise. Following the rounds, we finished with a guided stretch. The class definitely did its job of getting my heartrate up; I was more than ready for the stretch at the end! With so much moving around, On the Ropes went by very quickly and I left having had a ton of fun and feeling like I got a great workout in.
Heavy Hitter
Looking to let off some steam like Drew before or after a long day? The Heavy Hitter class is half boxing and half strength training. A bit slower paced, this class works on your boxing technique and uses dumbbells to mix in strength training. As someone who needs improvement on my boxing skills and loves incorporating weights into my workouts, I can’t wait to try this format next.
Why Box?
Besides relieving stress and being a fun way to workout, Lara filled me in on all of the other benefits of boxing. I noticed the cardiovascular benefits of the On the Ropes class right away. All three FFC boxing class formats will improve your cardiovascular health by increasing your heart rate.
The upper body work that boxing requires is easy to spot as well. A less obvious benefit is the lower body work; boxing incorporates your legs and glutes as well, creating an efficient workout for your full body.
In addition to the visible benefits, boxing also provides incredible mental stimulation. Learning how to use the best technique, throwing the correct punches, and learning proper footwork will improve your coordination in the Boxing Studio and in everyday life. All of these benefits, both physical and mental, improve strength and build confidence.
How to Prepare?
This was my first boxing class, and I felt totally comfortable. The boxing classes at FFC are free for all FFC Members. Not an FFC Member? Sign up for a free trial and you can try your first class free! All you need to bring is yourself, clothes to workout in (including comfortable tennis shoes), and water. Bring boxing gloves if you have them, but FFC has some if not. I’d suggest arriving a few minutes early to get comfortable, meet Lara (or whoever is instructing your class that day!), and grab your equipment! I guarantee you’ll walk out feeling stronger than when you walked in.
Post Written by FFC Marketing Manager Sydney Meyer.
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