Complimentary Access to the Recovery Lounge
In celebration of Member Appreciation Week enjoy complimentary access to the recovery lounge from September 16 – 21!
Reserve your session in the FFC+ app.
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FFC Trivia Night
Join us for a trivia night on September 19 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM featuring FFC, Chicago and Sports! All guests are welcome.
Questions? Email Stephanie at shake@ffc.com.
Refuel Post Workout With Local ‘84 Samples
Refuel after your workout on Friday, September 20 with samples of smoothies, energy bites and more from our very own Local ‘84 Cafe!
Available all day in the cafe!
Morning Donuts with FFC
Enjoy complimentary donuts in celebration of Member Appreciation Week on Monday, September 16 from 7:o0 – 10:00 AM in the lobby!
Dark Matter Coffee Samples
Enjoy free Dark Matter Coffee samples in the lobby in celebration of Member Appreciation Week on Tuesday, September 17 from 7:30 – 9:00 AM!
Complimentary Access to the Recovery Lounge
Enjoy complimentary access to the Recovery Lounge on September 16 – 21.
Reserve your session in the FFC+ app. Email Tally at tschwenk@ffc.com with any questions!
Recovery Lounge Open House
Enjoy free access to the Recovery lounge all day on Tuesday, September 17!
Speak with the Spa Receptionist to book a session.
Fitness Challenge Day
Participate in a variety of fitness challenges on September 18 for the chance to win a prize!
End of Year Pool Party
Enjoy discounted drinks and free guests on Saturday, September 21 at 11 AM and finish the summer pool season off right!
Experience the Love: Member Appreciation Events Are Here!
Celebrate the spirit of community and connection with our exclusive Member Appreciation Week! We’re rolling out a week of fun-filled, specially curated events just for you. Whether you’re looking to unwind, socialize, or simply enjoy some member-only perks, we’ve got something for everyone. It’s our way of saying thank you for being an essential part of our club. Come join the festivities and feel the love – because you deserve it!
NEW GF Class…WTF! (Work Till Failure)
This full body, strength training workout tackles every major muscle group with the use of heavy weights for eight exercises. Each exercise is performed for 45 seconds with your heaviest weight selection then immediately dropped to slightly lighter weight for the last 45 seconds. Following this 90 second set is a 30 second rest. Once all eight exercises are completed, the circuit will run for one more round.
- Tuesdays at 5:30 PM
- Wednesdays at 12:00 PM
- Fridays at 6:30 AM
Tone & Toast
Join us for “Tone & Toast,” offered after each Pilates group class during Member Week September 16 – 21. After your workout, raise a glass of prosecco and celebrate your effort with fellow members. It’s the perfect way to tone your body and toast to your progress—don’t miss out on this special experience!
Hydrate & Nourish Stop
Stay refreshed and energized with our “Hydrate & Nourish Stop,” available after select group fitness classes during Member Appreciation Week. Keep your eyes out for this pop-up station, where you can grab healthy snacks and hydration to refuel after your workout.
Don’t miss the chance to recharge and recover post-class!
Mighty Member Challenge
Unleash your inner strength with the “Mighty Member Challenge,” happening daily from Monday, September 16, to Saturday, September 21. Each day, we’ll feature a different strength move to find the strongest members in our community, with categories available to ensure fairness for all participants.
Are you ready to prove your might and take the title? Join us and find out!
Saturdaze with Members
Kick off your weekend right with “Saturdaze with Members” on Saturday, September 21, from 8 AM to 10 AM. Enjoy a laid-back morning with a live DJ setting the perfect weekend vibe, fresh bagels with a variety of spreads, and refreshing juice to start your day. It’s a great way to connect with fellow members, relax, and enjoy the morning together. Don’t miss out on this early Saturday celebration!
Prime Time Party
Get ready to unwind and have a blast at our “Prime Time Party” on Monday, September 16, from 5 PM to 7 PM. The energy will be high with a live DJ spinning the hottest tracks, a fresh fruit spread to keep you refreshed, and select beers to enjoy as you mingle with fellow members.
Join us during prime time—while fruit and beer are available until we run out.
Morning Moments Together
Start your day off right with “Morning Moments Together,” a special gathering to celebrate you, our valued members. Join us on Wednesday, September 18, from 9 AM to 12 PM for a relaxing morning where you can connect with fellow members, enjoy refreshing mimosas, and indulge in a delightful yogurt bar with a variety of toppings. To elevate the experience, we will have live music to set the perfect ambiance. It’s the ideal way to kick off your day, share great conversations, and soak in the positive vibes of our community.
Don’t miss this opportunity to savor the morning with us!
Welcome Amanda Angelopoulos, Registered Dietitian, to FFC!
Please join us in welcoming Amanda Angelopoulos, MS, RDN, LDN, CNSC, to FFC as a Registered Dietitian!
As a Registered Dietitian of 6+ years, Amanda has a variety of experiences under her belt. Three of those more recent years were spent within the walls of the intensive care unit of Swedish Hospital as a Clinical Dietitian. She has now decided to make the switch back to outpatient nutrition counseling.
Outside of her career for the past few years in the inpatient world, Amanda has found ways to stay active. She has filled much of her spare time with coaching soccer!
Amanda is passionate about performance nutrition but also medical nutrition therapy. Amanda has the tools and experience to help meet you where you are and get you where you strive to be!
Stop by her office (or visit this link) to see what nutrition services she has to offer at FFC – and see pictures of her new dachshund puppy (‘Garbanzo Bean”)!
Amanda is located at FFC Elmhurst, FFC West Loop and FFC Park Ridge. We are so excited to have you, Amanda!
Test Your Vo2 Max
Testing your Vo2 Max can help you:
- Understand what a truly “fat-burning” workout looks like for you
- Increase your long-term mortality (live longer!)
- Design nutrition habits to boost your performance
- Improve your running economy
- Identify when your training puts you at a higher risk of injury
Schedule and complete a Vo2 Max test by the end of September and save 20% off a 2 pack of Vo2 Max Tests! One for now to help with off-season training or upcoming races, and one 6 months from now to measure your progress! The Vo2 Max testing rate is normally $169. Email Antonia at ahenry@ffc.com for more information.
Well Rounded Runners
Improve your running economy with our Well Rounded Runner group classes beginning August 10 at 9 AM! Decrease your chance of injury, aches and pains, improve your strength & mobility and learn how to fuel your races.
Email Antonia at ahenry@ffc.com to register.