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Catch Me at My Best!
Have you caught an Old Town Team Member performing at their best? Please take a moment to recognize stellar staff performance by submitting your recognition here!
Lose to Win 2010
Join the FFC weight loss challenge that will begin January 4th. Program includes weekly weight loss activities, discounts of fitness services for a competitive edge, and weekly raffle prizes. Each male and female club winner will win a “Lose to Win 2010 Champion” shirt and be entered into a grand prize raffle. One FFC male and female member will win a year of Personal Training or Pilates Training. Contact your Fitness Director for directions on registration.
11th Annual Fitness Formula Clubs Indoor Triathlon Series
Participate in the Chicago’s Largest Indoor Triathlon Series. Our indoor triathlon consists of a 15 minute swim, 20 minute bike, and 15 minute run. Total mileage accumulated is ranked to determine your place. Waves begin at 8:00am and proceed every 25 minutes. Register at www.ffc.com/triathlon or at your home club. Event dates this year are Saturday, January 23rd at FFC Oak Park, Saturday, February 13th at FFC Gold Coast, Saturday, March 6th at FFC Union Station, and Saturday, March 27th at FFC East Lakeview.
Get your Scuba Certification with Divemax Diving School!
Enjoy your next vacation scuba diving. Earn your certification by completing your basic classroom training, pool skills, and five open water dives (in the pool). Reserve a spot at one of the upcoming orientations by e-mailing captdarrick@divemaxscuba.com. Fee: $250.
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Winter is here and the holidays are over. Don't enter another new year with fitness goals unfulfilled and mediocrity running amok. Hire an FFC Old Town Personal Trainer and start 2010 right! Our trainers are here to help you get the results you want, achieve those unrequited goals and accomplish things you never thought possible! Contact Trainer Brandon Nuhn at bnuhn@ffc.com or Ben Carlson at bcarlson@ffc.com to schedule your 30 minute complimentary session today!
Does the mere thought of a treadmill or an elliptical make you cringe with boredom? Then try Boot Camp with Old Town Trainer Brandon Nuhn, FFC Old Town's newest Personal Trainer! Held every Tuesday from 6-7pm, this fitness program is sure to keep you enthralled and kick your butt! Contact Trainer Brandon Nuhn at bnuhn@ffc.com for more information.
Have you always wanted to learn how to run properly but weren't sure how to begin? Or are you an intermediate runner looking for something with a different flavor? Then try the Running Club with FFC Old Town's Personal Trainer Ben Carlson! Geared for the beginning and intermediate runner who would like to learn the basics, spice up their running skills and socialize with other club members, this fitness program is sure to put you on a new path for the new year! Contact Ben at bcarlson@ffc.com for more information.
Spin to the Motown classic hits from the early years; warm-up with Smokey Robinson, ride with Aretha Franklin, the Spinners, the Temps, and Eddie Floyd; climb with Stevie Wonder, Mary Wells and Wilson Pickett, and cool down with Platters and Jimmy Ruffin. All great hits with the original recordings (feel free to sing-along)
Wednesday, January 20th
6:30-7:20pm
Instructor: Jill
No registration required. Free class!
Being fit and eating correctly aren't easy. It takes a lot of work and a great support system to get where you want to be. Let FFC help with our 12 Week Ultimate Fitness and Nutrition Program! The combination of working with a registered dietitian and group exercise training led by an FFC Nationally Certified Personal Trainer is sure to get you where you want to be. You will learn tools to last a lifetime on how to make better nutrition choices and how to love exercising. Plus, you will have the support of a staff who genuinely cares about you and your goals. Contact FFC Old Town Fitness Specialist Sarah Weik at sweik@ffc.com for more information!
With Type II Diabetes on the rise with our nation's youth, what better time to get our children involved in a fitness program? Carlson Gracie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has long been known as the name in Jiu Jitsu and we have now expanded to children! They will learn self defense, get a great workout and learn invaluable life skills in a fun environment! Contact FFC Old Town Fitness Director Natasha Tsoutsouris at ntsoutsouris@ffc.com for more information.
In addition to our Brazilian Jiu Jitsu program, FFC Old Town also offers Muay Thai Kickboxing! Muay Thai has been a staple martial art in Thailand for centuries and has been ablaze in the United States in the past decade. Using shins, knees, and elbows this martial art is an unbelievable workout and is sure work your mind as well as your body. Contact Natasha at ntsoutsouris@ffc.com for more information!
Kickboxing classes can be a great alternative for people who may need to change it up a bit from their usual elliptical or treadmill routines. Class involves a combination of aerobic movements, boxing and martial arts. It's intense – you will burn calories – and this total body workout can improve strength, cardiovascular fitness, flexibility, coordination and balance. Start your new year with a kick, jab and punch!
Tuesdays 645p w/Tyrone
Thursdays 615am w/Melissa and 645p w/Tyrone
Saturdays 930am w/Jackie
For more information, contact Kelly Nyhan, Old Town Group Fitness Manager, at knyhan@ffc.com.
FFC Yoga Instructor Kerri Noto returns from six months of travel with Kashi Whole Grains company for their "Day of Change Tour" where she promoted health and well being across the country. Join Kerri for a multi-level yoga practice that's geared toward inner and outer strength and rejuvenating the mind and body.
Mondays/Wednesdays 7:30-:845pm
For more information, contact Kelly Nyhan, Group Fitness Manager, at knyhan@ffc.com.
Yours Truly in Health,
Josh Leve
General Manager
FFC Old Town
Email: jleve@ffc.com
Website: www.ffc.com
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