Kickboxing & Self Defense

Experience Kickboxing and Self Defense, a thrilling workout with Muay Thai-inspired kickboxing, blending practical self-defense moves with intense conditioning. The class is on Wednesdays from 7:30 – 8:30 pm, and on Saturdays from 12:00 – 1:00 PM. Build strength, confidence, and real-world skills. Enjoy a Free Trial in August!

Contact Instructor Kennedy at ksabin@ffc.com or at 314-681-4586 to register and with any questions.

Cheer on the USA Athletes at the Splash Bar

‘Merica! Cheer on the USA athletes for the Olympics by watching all the events at our Splash Bar. Daily specials rotate throughout the games. Wear a USA swimsuit during the events and receive 5% off your order!

Muscle Down in our Cryo Chairs

When it’s hot, don’t forget to cool your muscles down in our Cryo chairs! With cooling technology meant to speed recovery and reduce inflammation, this is the perfect spot this summer to continue to function at 100%.

Available as part of Signature and Premier memberships, so upgrade today!

ROWlympics

Complete a series of 8 Concept 2 rowing regatta tasks in conjunction with the Summer Olympics regatta. Starting July 23, complete all 8 and win a cabana party on August 3! Don’t miss this fun challenge with the best after-party!

Email tfeeney@ffc.com for more details.

July Self-Care Spa Special

From July 1 – 24, enjoy a 10% discount on massages and facials (facials at FFC Park Ridge and FFC Oak Park) in honor of National Self-Care Day! The discount is only on a single spa service and must be redeemed on or before July 24. 

*No two discounts apply.

Happy Hour at the Splash Bar

Come join us at the Splash Bar every weekday from 4:00 pm to 6:00 PM for Happy Hour.

Specials rotate daily. Not valid on holidays.

The Path from Pantry to Plate: A Nutrition Mini Series

Every Thursday evening in June from 6:30 – 7:30 PM

Who: Open to FFC members and PT residents.
What: A mini-series empowering you to take control of your meal journey, from creating a grocery list to taking your first bite. Each week we will tackle a new step in the process: 1) how to create a comprehensive grocery list, 2) how to efficiently shop for groceries, 3) how to prep foods, and 4) how to properly portion food when it’s time to eat.
Where: PT community room (meet in FFC lobby)
When: Every Thursday in June (6, 13, 20, 27)
How: Discussion led by Leah with the final week including a food demo of energy bites

Email Registered Dietitian, Leah Kostos at lkostos@ffc.com.

 

Not just lifting weights: Weightlifting

FFC Personal Trainer Gage Cousineau, USA Weightlifting (USAW) Certified Coach wants to share his expertise with the West Loop members.

What is Weightlifting?
Weightlifting is more than just lifting weights; it is the International and Olympic sport that contests the Snatch and Clean and Jerk. It is also one of the fastest-growing sports in the nation!

Who should learn the classic lifts and their variations?
Anyone looking to improve their power output, their mobility, perform better for a sport (whether that sport is weightlifting or not), or spice up their strength training with something that requires an aggressive dynamic effort, tempered by great technique.

Am I fit enough to start?
Yes! While mobility restrictions may slow your start into the full lift, we can work on your mobility while training in the ranges you’re capable of reaching.

Who do I contact for more info?
Email gcousineau@ffc.com with any questions.

Cabanas Available

Want to bring some friends to the outdoor pool, but can’t narrow it down? Book a cabana! With guest passes now included, along with a food and drink credit, it’s the only way to enjoy summer on the pool deck in style with your friends.

Book using your FFC+ app. Restrictions apply.

Recovery Lounge Open House

Access to the recovery lounge is open to all members. Join us on Thursday, June 20 from 5:00 – 7:00 PM for an Open House to learn more. Enjoy a small glass of champagne, and let your cares melt away as you sit in our massage chairs and strap on our compression boots.

Mikerphone Brewing is now an official sponsor of the West Loop Splash Bar!

Enjoy their collection of craft brews and seltzers at the Splash Bar from Mikerphone Brewing all summer long.

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FFC West Loop Cabana Details

We are thrilled to announce the opening of cabana rentals for the 2025 Summer Season at FFC West Loop! Cabanas will open late May, weather dependant.

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)
  • The pricing above NOW INCLUDES guest fees.
  • 12-hour cancellation policy applies (details below)

3 people enjoying beverages in a cabana poolside

Rules & Regulations:

  • 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 or an automatic 18% gratuity which will be added to the final bill.
  • All persons must be 21+ to use the cabanas.
  • Cabana capacity is limited to 8 for a large cabana, and 4 for a small cabana.
  • You must check in at the West Loop 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!

Infrared Sauna coming to the FFC West Loop Spa

FFC West Loop is adding an Infrared Sauna with Red Light Therapy in our Spa in late May!

When your body warms up, it taps into a variety of natural, beneficial processes that increase metabolism, improve skin, boost mood, eliminate toxins, burn fat, and more. Infrared heat provides all the healthy benefits of natural sunlight without any of the dangerous effects of solar radiation.

Infrared heaters warm the body in the same manner as natural sunlight. Infrared heat therapy uses the wavelength of the visible and non-visible light spectrum of sunlight that heats the body normally. Traditional saunas raise the temperature of the air to a very high level within the chamber to warm the body. Some people have difficulty breathing in this extremely warm air. Infrared saunas work differently. Instead of heating the air within the enclosure, infrared saunas heat the body directly. The result is deeper tissue penetration. In an infrared sauna, the body perspires and receives all of the healthy benefits but avoids the harmful and extremely hot air of a traditional steam sauna.

Our Infrared sauna also has red light therapy technology. The technology dates back to the early 1990s. Red light therapy was used as a tool to help grow plants in space because it helps promote healthy cell growth and regeneration. Today the use of red light therapy is especially popular amongst athletes seeking help for joint pain and inflammation, physical performance, and skin health.

FFC Park Ridge Pickleball Clinic with Pro Scott Moore

Elevate your pickleball prowess at our upcoming clinic led by the seasoned Pickleball Pro, Scott Moore. These sessions are the perfect arena to sharpen your strategies, polish your techniques, and mingle with fellow pickleball aficionados. Mark your calendars for May 20:

🏓 9:00 – 11:00 AM: 3.0-3.5 Players

🏓 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM: 3.5-4.0

The cost is $125 per member. Pre-registration is required at ffc.com/group-fitness-programs under clinic!

Don’t miss this chance to turn your pickleball game from basic to brilliant!

Kick Off to Summer Pool Party at the Splash Bar

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!

Contact Nicole at nfriedman@ffc.com with any questions.

Tropic Like Its Hot “Summer Kick Off” Dance workout

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.

FFC West Loop Pool Policies and Procedures

Outdoor Pool Policies:

  • Hours:
      • 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.

      members with drinks at the outdoor pool at the best gym in chicago

      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)
          • The pricing above NOW INCLUDES guest fees.
          • 12-hour cancellation policy applies (details below)

      Rules & Regulations:

          • 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!

Solar Eclipse Watch Party

Join us on Monday, April 8 for a Solar Eclipse Watch Party! Chicago will experience a partial solar eclipse with up to 94% coverage of the sun on April 8! The eclipse begins at 12:51 p.m. and ends at 3:22 p.m., with a maximum view in Chicago at 2:07 p.m. Join us on the sundeck to take in this experience together! A limited number of glasses will be available. Bring a friend for free! 

Plan Your Summer With Us!

Book your summer pool cabana now on your FFC+ app and save. Cabanas are set to open in late May (weather dependent), and are now available as full day rentals with guest fees waived*. Booking is $200, but you get $100 back as food and drink credit! Plus, if you book by April 30, you’ll get 20% off the booking fee!

*Max capacity for large cabanas is 8 and small cabanas is 4. All guests must provide valid photo ID upon entry and sign guest waiver. Guest passes are $50 on weekends. Additional FFC policies can be found at ffc.com/cabanas

Group Zumba/Werq/BollyX Dance Classes

Do you love to dance? Are you looking to dance while also getting a workout? Try out one of FFC’s Group Dance Classes if you haven’t already! We offer Zumba, Werq, and BollyX Classes.

These classes couldn’t be more fun, and we hope you’ll join us! Sign up for the class and time that works best for you in the FFC+ App.