Archive for category: Oak Park

Congratulations to FFC Oak Park’s October member of the month, Brian Dolan! Brian answered a few questions for us about being a member at FFC:

1. What does membership at FFC mean to you? 

An opportunity to better myself. The equipment and amenities that FFC provides allow me to train efficiently and fully.

2. When I am at FFC you will find me…

Typically on the strength floor every morning around 7:30 am.

3. I work out to…

Improve my mental health but also to grow stronger and push my body to its limits. 

It may be FFC’s 40th anniversary, but we’re the ones giving the presents. See below for a list of new equipment headed to FFC Oak Park soon! FFC is always looking for ways to add value to serve you better.

• 4 new Matrix Ellipticals
• All new black exercise mats
• New group fitness body bars and step risers
• 1 replacement Adjustable Decline Ab Crunch Bench
• 1 replacement Signature Series Back Extension Machine
• 1 replacement Smith Machine
• New common area furniture

Join us on Tuesday, September 12 from 9:00 – 9:45 AM for our RIDE for the Epilepsy Foundation. Support Epilepsy Warrior and Oak Park instructor Hannah in reaching her goal to raise funds for the Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago for the upcoming Chicago Marathon!

Click here to donate: https://getinvolved.epilepsychicago.org/fundraiser/4556591

Register today in the FFC+ app!

Congratulations to FFC Oak Park’s September member of the month, Shawn Bills! Shawn answered a few questions for us about being a member at FFC:

1. What does membership at FFC mean to you? 

The customer service that is displayed every time I walk through the revolving doors. I have a phobia of being on elevators alone or with a large number of people. FFC’s staff has been so willing to assist me regularly and it has helped me tremendously.

2. When I am at FFC you will find me…

Hobnobbing, incorporating what I have learned through my trainer Greg whom I absolutely adore and pushing myself out of my comfort zone.

3. I work out to…

My original plan was due to an unfortunate diagnosis. Now things are under control due to exercise and lifestyle changes daily. My workout routine is for peace of mind, posture, strength and everything I’m still learning.

Join us in the Kids Club on September 29 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM to welcome Fall! This event is for all kids ages 3 months – 12 years old. We will enjoy music, pizza, and everything fall, apples, leaves, and sunflowers!

$35 per child or $45 for two children for members. Non-Members are always welcome for $5 more.

Registration is required by September 27 at ffc.com/kids-club.

For more information, please contact Marianne Frianeza at mfrianeza@ffc.com.

Join us on August 25 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM in the Kids Club for World Rock Paper Scissors Day! This event is for 3 months – 12 years old.

We will enjoy music, yummy finger foods, coloring, games, and an awesome prize for the crowned World’s Rock Paper Scissors champ! Registration is required by August 23. The cost for members is $35 per child/$45 for two children. Non-Members are always welcome for $5 more!

Join us in the main group fitness studio on Thursday, September 7 from 7:00 – 7:45 AM for our Pain-Free Mobility Workshop! In this workshop, you will learn movements that translate to everyday life so that you can do the things you LOVE while staying PAIN-FREE! The cost is $30 for members and $40 for non-members.

For more information, contact Anthony Gutierrez at agutierrez@ffc.com. To register, click here: https://dev.ffc.com/group-fitness-programs/

Join us on July 28 from 5 PM – 8 PM for an Epic Christmas in July Celebration at the Kids Club! This event is for 3 months – 12 years olds.

Kids may dress up in their favorite Christmas-themed clothing without the blistering cold. We will enjoy music, yummy finger foods, coloring, and games! Registration is required by July 26. The cost for members is $35 per child/$45 for two children. Non-Members are always welcome for $5 more!

Do your kids want to learn the basics of the game of basketball? Join us this summer for a four-week, 2-day basketball camp, available for all youth ages 8-14. This two-part basketball camp will teach your kids how to master the fundamentals of basketball and enhance their skills in the sport. We will be running the basketball camp throughout July and August. The fee for the camp is $128 for members and $180 for non-members.

Camp 1:
Every Saturday and Sunday in July from 1 – 3 PM
Ages 8-14
Registration ends June 26

Camp 2:
Every Saturday and Sunday in August from 1 – 3 PM
Ages 8-14
Registration ends July 27

For more information or to register, email Mario Dato at mdato@ffc.com.

Are you looking to deepen your yoga practice by strengthening the upper body and core? Then this workshop is for you! Throughout the workshop, you will learn basic alignment, muscle activation techniques, and balance required for simple to advanced arm balances and inversions. Join us June 24 from 12 – 2 PM!

Learn how to perform a tripod headstand, supported headstand, and simple arm balances like flying frog, crow, running splits, and more!

For questions, please email Katherine – Kknoepke@ffc.com. To register, click here!