5 Coffee Shops in Lincoln Park To Help You Escape Chicago Winter
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If you’ve got cabin fever this Chicago winter, check out our top 5 favorites coffee shops in Lincoln Park that transport you to far-away places.
Read moreJanuary 9, 2020
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Faction Family: The Fitness Community I Found at FFC
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FFC member Amanda George shares how Faction classes at FFC helped her shave 15 minutes off her marathon time!
Read moreSeptember 9, 2019
Member Stories: Finding Your Why And 4 Secrets to Success By Chicago Radio & TV Host Pete McMurray
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When FFC asked me to write a blog for the website my first reaction was, “It’s me, Pete. You got the wrong guy!” When they asked again, I said, “When did you get a liquor license… because you must be…
Read moreDecember 10, 2018
Member Stories: Learning that More Fun Leads to Better Triathlon Training
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I joined FFC in December last year as an early Christmas present to myself. After a successful year of racing, I was ready to head into the “off-season”. Even though I had a successful and enjoyable season, I was looking…
Read moreJuly 3, 2018
What Is a Resting Metabolic Rate and Why Is It Important?
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What is a resting metabolic rate? Resting metabolic rate, or RMR, measures how many calories you burn at a state of rest (as if you were sitting on your couch watching your favorite TV show all day). Scientifically speaking, the…
Read moreJune 15, 2018
Pilates: The Cross-Training Powerhouse Workout
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It’s no secret that Pilates and dance have a long history together. Although Joseph Pilates worked with and developed cross-training exercises specifically for many different types of athletes, including boxers, soldiers and circus performers, it was his relationship to ballet…
Read moreApril 5, 2018
Why You Need To Incorporate Martial Arts Into Your Workout Routine
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You probably know of martial arts, but do you know why they are important? Or how they relate to fitness and wellness? Martial arts require an understanding of the properties of balance, stability, strength and mental discipline. When we exercise,…
Read moreMarch 30, 2018
How to Prevent a Cortisol Crash & Why You Need To
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I’m sure you’ve seen it all over the web: “unbalanced cortisol levels lead to weight gain.” This can be incredibly frustrating if you are in a deficit-related program trying to lose weight for a healthier lifestyle, or even if you…
Read moreMarch 7, 2018
How FFC Helped Me Lose Weight & Recover From A Herniated Disc
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Before my back surgery in June 2016 for a herniated disc, I weighed in at 200 pounds. On my 5’4” frame, the extra weight was destroying my health. The year before, I had sustained not one, but two herniated discs…
Read moreFebruary 23, 2018
Member Stories: How FFC Lincoln Park Got Me Back into a Fitness Routine
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Adulting is hard. No one can prepare you for the challenges the real world brings. And I’m not just ranting about the fact that my actions may now have heavily-weighing consequences if made in haste, or that I have long-term…
Read moreFebruary 20, 2018