Fitness Formula Clubs Opens New West Loop Location

Sept. 6, 2011 - PRLog -- CHICAGO – August, 2011 – Fitness Formula Clubs (FFC or ffc.com), a Chicago company that owns, develops and operates full service fitness clubs, opened its new 52,00 square foot West Loop facility on Thursday, August 25. A special Preview Night was held for the Charter Members and other VIPs on Tuesday, August 23, from 5:45pm – 9:00pm.  FFC marks its Club openings with support of the local community.  The company made financial donations to two worthy after-school programs at the 5:45pm ribbon cutting.

“Opening this facility will bring more than 110 full and part time jobs to the West Loop community.  Knowing our Club brings that much opportunity to the city of Chicago is really something to be proud of,” says Gale Landers, FFC Founder and CEO.

The ninth location in the FFC family of Clubs, FFC West Loop is positioned to be the premier fitness, health and wellness facility in the West Loop. Based in one of the fastest growing submarkets in the Chicago metro area, the new FFC will exceed the high-paced demands of working professionals by combining fitness, networking and Chicago’s downtown lifestyle in an ultra-modern atmosphere. The entrance to the new Club is at 10 S. Clinton, at the corner of Clinton and Madison, across the street from the Ogilvie Transportation Center. It’s just blocks from the Green and Blue lines, and is located along several CTA bus routes.  Two hour complimentary member parking is available in the adjacent Presidential Towers parking garage.

The Club’s hours of operation are:
•   Open Monday, 4:30am – Close Friday, 9:30pm
•   Saturday – Sunday 7:00am – 8:00pm

Highlights of the Club include:
•   Hundreds of the latest cardio and strength machines
•   Over 12 tons of free weights
•   The exclusive ActivTrax workout and nutrition programs
•   Indoor swimming pool and whirlpool under a 100 foot skylight
•   Outdoor pool, sundeck and socializing at the PlayBar
•   Staffing by professionals who understand the needs and demands of their time-sensitive clientele
•   The FFC Spin Studio Theatre
•   Dedicated, fully equipped Pilates studio
•   Mind-Body Studio including a variety of Hot Yoga classes
•   Group fitness studio featuring the FFC Signature Classes
•   Kids Club services and fun children’s programming
•   TriMonsterTM Endurance Training Programs
•   Fully-appointed executive locker rooms with steam rooms, complimentary towel service, daily changing & private rental lockers with laundry service
•   FFC Spa offering esthetician services and several types of massage therapy
•   Ortanic UV-Free air-brush tanning
•   NovaCare physical therapy and rehabilitative services
•   Protein Bar Café with healthy, nutritious breakfast, lunch and dinner options

For more information on FFC West Loop, call 312-902-2040 or visit ffc.com/westloop.

About Fitness Formula Clubs
Established in 1984 by Founder and CEO Gale Landers, FFC owns and operates twelve upscale, mid and large size multi-use health, sports, fitness, and spa centers in the Chicago area. The company also provides corporate wellness programs, health and nutrition education, the healthy lifestyle CONNECTIONS magazine, signature group exercise programs, and numerous individual and group training initiatives. Each Chicagoland location is dedicated to supporting the local community, and equipped with state-of-the-art cardio and weight training equipment, signature group exercise classes, personal training, nutrition counseling, spa services, massage therapy, and many customized fitness programs. FFC is recognized by the fitness industry for creating a distinct member experience. For more information, please visit ffc.com.

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Established in 1984 by Founder and CEO Gale Landers, FFC owns and operates upscale, mid and large size multi-use health, sports, fitness, and spa centers in the Chicago area.