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When I sat down to write a blog post about fitness, I had such a long list of topics. I could write about the physical, mental or mechanical aspects of exercise. I could write about all of the different categories…
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Member Krys Rollins shares how she and her kids like to stay active, her motivations behind her healthy lifestyle, and the biggest takeaways she’s learned from working with FFC Oak Park Personal Trainer Keon Hackney. You’ve been a member at…
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March 16, 2020 was a Monday. We were coming off an eerie weekend in Chicago, where typically the city would have celebrated Saint Patrick’s Day with lots of hustle and bustle downtown. But this year, the river dyeing and parade…
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Member Jennifer Bruno shares how she found community at FFC East Lakeview and learned the power of accepting help when it’s offered. What made you decide to join FFC East Lakeview in July 2019? At the time, I had been…
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Dry January seems easy enough: no alcohol for the month of January. Coming off of Thanksgiving, followed by all the holiday festivities, one would think the last thing on anyone’s mind is more indulging. With any new year comes the…
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In honor of FFC’s 35th anniversary, marketing manager Megan Zink sat down with long-time member Dr. Gordy Siegel to learn about his experience in the community.
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FFC member Amanda George shares how Faction classes at FFC helped her shave 15 minutes off her marathon time!
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How many of you walk into a Fitness Formula Club to meet with a trainer? One. Three. Five. Okay, let’s cut to the chase. There are a handful of members who seek out a personal trainer when they join a…
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FFC group fitness instructor Steve Parkin has a pretty incredible story – and relationship with fitness and wellness. Check out this account below! I was born and raised in Jamaica. As a boy, I took up running at the age…
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I’ve been a member of FFC for almost 20 years. Living in the Lakeview neighborhood, I frequent the Boystown and East Lakeview locations at least 5-6 times per week, primarily in the morning. In the past few months, I’ve also…
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