Chicago Reader’s ‘Best Of Chicago’ contest is back and FFC is going for the 3-peat! We proved that we were the best Gyms of 2023 and 2024; let’s keep the title for 2025!
We need your help getting on the ballot. To nominate FFC, click the link below, register an account and type in Fitness Formula Clubs in the best gym field.
We couldn’t do it without you!
Join us on Friday, October 10 as we honor World Mental Health Day with “Unplug” – a 15 minute meditation class following one of our regular scheduled classes! Learn how to calm your brain and body with simple meditation techniques and experience an increase in self awareness, clarity and creativity. View the lineup below, then register in the FFC+ app!
FFC Gold Coast: 9:45 – 10:00 AM with Andrea & 12:45-1:00 PM with Marissa
FFC Lincoln Park: 6:30 – 6:45 PM with Darren
FFC Old Town: 7:45 – 8:00 AM with Alice
FFC Oak Park: 6:15 – 6:30 PM with Kyle Z (after restorative yoga)
FFC Park Ridge: 10:30 – 11:00 AM with Annie W
FFC South Loop: 6:00 – 6:15 PM with Todd B
FFC West Loop: 1:15 – 1:30 PM with Keom
FFC Union Station: 1:00 – 1:15 PM with Matthew
Help us celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with our Team teach Zumba! Zumba fuses Latin/international rhythms and movements. These easy-to-follow dance moves feature intermittent interval training that includes fast and slow rhythms. Fitness Variations help add interval training to tone and sculpt your body while burning fat. No prior dance experience necessary. It’s a Salsa, Merengue, Belly Dance, Reggaeton, Hip Hop and more DANCE party!
Join The Fun. Register in the FFC+ app.
Join us for some fun, Halloween-themed Group Fitness classes this Spooky season! View the lineup of classes below, then reserve your space in the FFC+ app.
Elmhurst:
East Lakeview:
Gold Coast:
Lincoln Park:
Oak Park:
Old Town:
Park Ridge:
South Loop:
West Loop:
The holidays are just around the corner, but you don’t have to wait to start feeling your best! Get ahead of holiday indulgences with our Fall Nutrition Solutions Program.
For just $169/month you’ll receive:
✅ An individualized meal plan tailored to your goals and preferences
✅ Weekly accountability meetings to keep you motivated and on track
✅ Expert guidance to help you enjoy the season without guilt
It’s a smart move to see a dietitian during the holiday season to prevent the dreaded holiday 10-pound weight gain!
Start your nutrition plan this fall so you can feel confident and healthy through the holidays! Email us at nutrition@ffc.com to get started today.
May be covered by insurance, we accept BCBS PPO, UnitedHealthcare PPO, and Cigna PPO; HMOs not accepted.
Bring In Your Race Bib From The Chicago Marathon To Receive:
Visit ffc.com/spa or the FFC+ app to book your appointment. No two discounts apply.
FFC is hosting a fundraiser throughout October in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month. Purchase a ribbon and inscribe a short message to someone you wish to honor or dedicate your ribbon to. All proceeds will be donated to Chicago-native organization, A Silver Lining Foundation. Together, we can create a sense of love, hope, and strength in the fight against breast cancer.
FFC’s Fall Recipe Book is here! Use this resource to discover delicious and nutritious recipes for this season, hand-crafted by our registered dietitian nutritionists. PLUS we’ve included bonus recipes to honor and celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month.
Download the book and learn more about working with our team at ffc.com/nutrition.
Jumpstart your fall wellness with this limited-time package:
Total Value: $409
Bundle Price: $324 — save $85!
Email nutrition@ffc.com to book your bundle and take the guesswork out of your goals. HSA/FSA cards accepted.
We’re celebrating 41 years in business thanks to you, our amazing members. To show our appreciation, during the week of September 15 – 20:
Stay tuned for more details to reserve a spot for your guest!
From September 15-30, FFC is hosting a professional clothing drive for Cara Collective. Cara Collective works to build employment opportunities for people experiencing homelessness and poverty. All donations will help Cara participants build a wardrobe to look and feel confident and professional and support their journey to employment.
Accepted donations include Men’s & Women’s suits, blazers, dress shirts and pants, blouses, dresses, belts, ties, dress shoes, overcoats, purses and briefcases. Simply bring your donations into the club and help make a difference.
Our 2025 Fall Group Fitness Schedule is here. Be sure to check the FFC+ app for changes and additions to your club’s group fitness schedule as of Monday, September 8, 2025!
Celebrate Member Appreciation Week at FFC with these ‘Stronger Together’ Team Teaches! Check out the lineup of classes below, and register for a spot in the FFC+ app!
FFC East Lakeview
FFC Old Town
FFC Gold Coast
FFC Lincoln Park
FFC West Loop
FFC South Loop
FFC Oak Park
FFC Elmhurst
FFC Park Ridge
Celebrate National Relaxation Day from August 9-15 with 10% off massages and facials at The Spa at FFC (facials are available at Park Ridge and Oak Park only)! The discount applies only on a single spa service and must be redeemed between August 9-15. No two discounts apply.
We’re taking Pilates to the FFC Gold Coast rooftop for a summer evening of movement, music, and connection. Join us on Friday, August 15, at 5:30 PM for a signature Pilates Mat class hosted by FFC’s Exclusive Instructor Becca Russo, set against the stunning backdrop of our beloved Chicago skyline. After class, stay for a high-energy social hour featuring a live DJ, giveaways, games, and bites and beverages from local partners like Happy Camper, Dollop Coffee (in partnership with Sips Syrups!), Hopsmith, Goddess and Grocer, and more.
Tickets are $25 for members and $50 for non-members.
Register in the FFC+ app under “Leagues & Programs.” Non-members can create an account and register at the link below. Invite your friends for a fun evening!
To participate in our Summer ’25 Cabana Contest, head to our Instagram page!
SUMMER ’25 CABANA CONTEST GIVEAWAY RULES, TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
FFC’s Summer ’25 Cabana Contest giveaway ends Sunday, August 3, 2025, at 11:59 PM CST. Winner will be notified by Tuesday, August 5, 2025, by Instagram Direct Message. Three winners will each receive one four-hour small cabana at the FFC West Loop outdoor pool and a $75 food and beverage credit (outside of alcoholic beverages), redeemable at the FFC West Loop Splash Bar. Each winner is permitted to bring 3 guests to FFC West Loop to share the cabana on the day of their rental. Enter to win by following @ffc_chicago and tagging 3 friends in the comments on the Instagram post from Monday, July 28. 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 West Loop by September 8, 2025.
Get ready to sweat, compete, and win big this summer with fun challenges and the opportunity to win up to 12 months of free dues!
Challenge Dates:
June 1 – August 31, 2025
Progress resets at the end of each month.
Here’s How to Play:
1. Opt-in to participate via the FFC+ app starting May 26, 2025
2. Check in to any FFC Club at least 10 days of the month
3. Complete 10 Group Fitness Classes
Achieve both challenges in a single month and you’ll be automatically entered to win 4 months of free dues! Three lucky winners will be selected — one per month!
Keep tabs on your progress in the “My Dash” section of the FFC+ app. Both the MTD Checkins and MTD Classes metrics will be red until you hit 10 checkins and 10 classes completed. Once achieved, the metric will turn green signifying you’ve completed that component of the challenge. Progress resets at the end of each month, so stay consistent!
Turn up the heat this summer! Opt-in to participate beginning May 26, 2025. Good luck!
The program runs from June 1, 2025 – August 31, 2025. The 12 free months of dues will be awarded as three separate prizes (four months free per winner), one for each month of the challenge. Participants must ‘opt-in’ to the challenge via the FFC+ app beginning May 26, 2025 to confirm participation. Your 10 check-ins do not need to be at the same FFC location – we will track your visits across our 10 clubs. There is a max of one qualifying visit per day. You will be automatically entered to win the four free months dues prize once you have reached 10 visits AND completed 10 group fitness classes in a single month. Progress resets at the end of each month, and prizes will be distributed by the 8th of the following month. The dues credit cannot exceed $179 per main member on account, is non-transferable and has no cash value. Other restrictions may apply.
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 April. 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.
Level up your lunch game with our registered dietitian approved lunch guide! Lunch is just as important as any other meal of the day. Eating lunch helps raise your blood sugar to give you the energy needed for a productive afternoon. It also breaks up your day to day tasks and acts as a “reset” for the second half of the day.
From mouth watering bowls to satisfying salads and savory sandwiches, our lunch guide will elevate your midday meal and make sure you’re getting the appropriate nutrients to keep you full and fueled throughout your day. Visit ffc.com/nutrition to download your copy today!
Please be aware of the club’s operating hours for the 4th of July Holiday. Have a happy and safe holiday!
Thursday, July 3:
Friday, July 4:
Saturday, July 5 and Sunday, July 6:
All members have access to all clubs during these days.
Regular club hours for each location resume Monday, July 7.