| Tue | 04:30 am -11:00 pm |
| Wed | 04:30 am -11:00 pm |
| Thu | 04:30 am -11:00 pm |
| Fri | 04:30 am -09:30 pm |
| Sat | 07:00 am -09:00 pm |
| Sun | 07:00 am -09:00 pm |
Nice facility but pretty sure I dropped a 20 when I signed up for my membership, staff says No but ... im out $20 coming in to check the place out - bad experience
The have been continuously making additions and upgrades to equipment and the space throughout the years. Great staff and trainers! (Natalie is awesome)
Friendly staff, very clean and always able to get a good workout!
I love the variety and challenge of each workout. I feel special afterwards. Superb!!
Such a great community! Very welcoming. Super clean gym, not too crowded during peak hours. Also very knowledgeable and friendly professional trainer staff. My wife and I used our complimentary personal training sessions on their Pilates studio (full equipment) and we loved it.
Great balance of group classes and weight lifting.
I am a beginners level weight lifter who decided to try out FFC South Loop's Personal Training service in order to get a solid jump start. I happened to choose Devin Hartman as my trainer and words really cannot describe how happy I am with my decision. Over the last 3 months, Devin has not only helped me with building an effective workout and dietary nutrition plan, motivation to get the most out of every workout and anatomy education in regards to the detailed benefits of each and every workout... but he has done it all with a charismatic and uplifting personality. Devin helped me actually start LOOKING FORWARD to hitting the gym (which was no small feat) and he effectively removed the mystery and uncertainty that was attached to the idea of working out by simplifying his approach and tailoring a workout plan specifically for my body type and experience level. And most importantly... HE PRODUCED RESULTS! I am already getting bigger, stronger and more defined. Devin clearly has a passion for fitness and helping others achieve their goals. I HIGHLY recommend him to ANYONE looking to change their body. You will not be disappointed. The rest of the FFC staff is great as well!
I am a beginners level weight lifter who decided to try out FFC South Loop's Personal Training service in order to get a solid jump start. I happened to choose Devin Hartman as my trainer and words really cannot describe how happy I am with my decision. Over the last 3 months, Devin has not only helped me with building an effective workout and dietary nutrition plan, motivation to get the most out of every workout and anatomy education in regards to the detailed benefits of each and every workout... but he has done it all with a charismatic and uplifting personality. Devin helped me actually start LOOKING FORWARD to hitting the gym (which was no small feat) and he effectively removed the mystery and uncertainty that was attached to the idea of working out by simplifying his approach and tailoring a workout plan specifically for my body type and experience level. And most importantly... HE PRODUCED RESULTS! I am already getting bigger, stronger and more defined. Devin clearly has a passion for fitness and helping others achieve their goals. I HIGHLY recommend him to ANYONE looking to change their body. You will not be disappointed. The rest of the FFC staff is great as well!
I joined FFC South Loop about a month ago when I moved to Chicago. I joined the gym so I could lose weight and gain muscle mass.
In order for me to achieve these goals, I signed up to work out with a personal trainer twice a week.
I started personal training with Devin Hartman my first week at the gym. I can already tell that I am slimming down and becoming stronger!
Devin has been a great trainer to work with. He is on time and always happy when I show up for my sessions.
I like that Devin is able to keep me motivated during the hour long session.
He is consistently changing up my workouts with new exercises, throwing out inspirational quotes when we train (especially when I start to complain and get tired), and he also makes sure that I am pushing myself every day I am in the gym working out without him. When I am at the gym training without Devin, I have a personalized plan to reference that Devin created just for me. This plan is awesome! It explains what I need to do and it even includes pictures to show me how to do the exercises.
Devin also holds me accountable by having me track my food calories every day.
Overall training with Devin has been great and I would recommend him to anyone who is looking to start training with a personal trainer.
I joined FFC South Loop about a month ago when I moved to Chicago. I joined the gym so I could lose weight and gain muscle mass.
In order for me to achieve these goals, I signed up to work out with a personal trainer twice a week.
I started personal training with Devin Hartman my first week at the gym. I can already tell that I am slimming down and becoming stronger!
Devin has been a great trainer to work with. He is on time and always happy when I show up for my sessions.
I like that Devin is able to keep me motivated during the hour long session.
He is consistently changing up my workouts with new exercises, throwing out inspirational quotes when we train (especially when I start to complain and get tired), and he also makes sure that I am pushing myself every day I am in the gym working out without him. When I am at the gym training without Devin, I have a personalized plan to reference that Devin created just for me. This plan is awesome! It explains what I need to do and it even includes pictures to show me how to do the exercises.
Devin also holds me accountable by having me track my food calories every day.
Overall training with Devin has been great and I would recommend him to anyone who is looking to start training with a personal trainer.
The greatest gym in chicago. A home away from home. The only place where you can count on reliable staff and equipment to help reavh tour potential.
Been a member for six years. It's overcrowded almost all the time, mostly with multiple trainers taking over every area. Group fitness classes are hit or miss. They schedule a lot of things at inconvenient times for people who work. The locker rooms were recently remodeled but I'm not sure what was done. There is only one hand dryer for at least 5 sinks and they don't provide paper towels. The manager is responsive and nice but nothing really changes for the better. Now they have put heart rate screens all over the club, including classrooms. They are distracting and run the same ads over and over and over. A trip here is anything but relaxing.
Been a member for six years. It's overcrowded almost all the time, mostly with multiple trainers taking over every area. Group fitness classes are hit or miss. They schedule a lot of things at inconvenient times for people who work. The locker rooms were recently remodeled but I'm not sure what was done. There is only one hand dryer for at least 5 sinks and they don't provide paper towels. The manager is responsive and nice but nothing really changes for the better. Now they have put heart rate screens all over the club, including classrooms. They are distracting and run the same ads over and over and over. A trip here is anything but relaxing.
This morning I had a workout with PT Brad Parks, and it was great. He gave clear instructions while being attentive and encouraging - and helped me push myself more than I would have done if I'd been working out on my own. His enthusiasm made the workout fun, and I would recommend him to others who may feel like a newbie to the weights section (like I did), and want to feel more confident in knowing how to use the equipment properly!
I joined FFC because my favorite trainer in the world, Devin Hartman, recently started working here. I have been training with Devin for 4 months. I seriously can't recommend him enough. I have lost over 20 pounds and gained so much more from my time with Devin. He pushes you and challenges you all while making the workout fun. If you are on a journey to get healthy, gain some muscle or looking for a change in your normal workout routine, don't look any farther, Devin is the absolute best personal trainer!
The gym is great too! It's clean, has all the equipment you need for a successful workout and a friendly staff! My daughter especially loves the childcare at South Loop location.
I joined FFC because my favorite trainer in the world, Devin Hartman, recently started working here. I have been training with Devin for 4 months. I seriously can't recommend him enough. I have lost over 20 pounds and gained so much more from my time with Devin. He pushes you and challenges you all while making the workout fun. If you are on a journey to get healthy, gain some muscle or looking for a change in your normal workout routine, don't look any farther, Devin is the absolute best personal trainer!
The gym is great too! It's clean, has all the equipment you need for a successful workout and a friendly staff! My daughter especially loves the childcare at South Loop location.
Clean facilities, friendly staff, open early/late, updated equipment. All things needed for a great workout.
Large gym with several machines and weights. Interesting that they have a children's area as well. Not as clean as the Gold Coast location, but seems decent enough. It's right next to the El so is a convenient location. Advice for joining: based on the negative reviews about pushy sales tactics, you should join at another location because I don't think they all operate that way. And then after you join elsewhere in a more pleasant environment, go to this gym if it's more convenient for you.
Membership staff tends to feel like I'm talking to a used car dealership salesman; up-selling with a hint of smoke and mirrors. A lot of features in this car, but you can't just buy the standard. For the minimal price, you will not feel like you are getting the maximum return at this Southloop FFC location. But regardless of the negative reviews, they have an amazing location with only one real competitor within walking distance.
This gym is the horror story you hear your friends talk about. The staff is pushy to try to make a sale. They will call and harass you over and over again even after you ask them to stop. Won't give you prices until you sign paperwork. The worst part is that it is VERY expensive here compared to other gyms in the area. If you are going to pay more you should get more. Unfortunately not. Stay away from this place if possible until they fix their practices.
Not too crowded, we'll maintained machines and helpful staff. Although the 24h pass is pretty expensive (30$), if you go there on two succeeding days it's worth it!
Unfortunately, I found that it was easy to start a membership at FFC, but very difficult to change it. My wife and I were members; I attempted to end my membership after about 18 months, while continuing hers. At first I heard from three successive South Loop employees that I would have to come in because this type of change was too complex to handle over the phone. Since that seemed odd, was not a viable option for me to meet when the right membership employees were present, and definitely was not what the guy who signed us up as members said we would have to do ("just call me" he said; yeah, right), I kept elevating the question. I finally received an email from "billing" with directions that I would have to cancel and my wife would have to establish her own membership. A few days later, she visited the club, heard from an employee that my membership had been cancelled, and provided a new credit card number to bill. However, two days later we received another email that explained that, in fact, her visit (and the South Loop employee's stated understanding at that time) was not good enough, that my wife had just managed to change the account billing, not the account itself. We would have to try again, and apparently select from the inconsistent voices at FFC the correct path to make the very simple change we sought.
It is hard for me to believe that this sort of customer-unfriendly system exists. It seems pervasive in the health club sector, even as it is fading from view in all other areas. Even cell phone companies don't require contracts or onerous hoop-jumping efforts to change the type of service an individual receives. Yet FFC does. Eventually, health clubs will change too. Disappointing that it hasn't happened yet.
Great place but awkward layout. The machines are spread out awkwardly. Example... chest machines are in the back and up front. Why not just keep them grouped?
Also there is a big wasted area in front, idk why. They can add more fore sure. They need another.
Very clean gym and the staff are nice. Showers are ok nothing fancy like a midtown.
Ease up on the auto-dialer recorded message telemarketing campaign. SAD!
Has everything you need. Doesn't get too crowded. Free weights are poorly organized/racked.
Not too crowded, we'll maintained machines and helpful staff. Although the 24h pass is pretty expensive (30$), if you go there on two succeeding days it's worth it!
Ease up on the auto-dialer recorded message telemarketing campaign. SAD!
Great place but awkward layout. The machines are spread out awkwardly. Example... chest machines are in the back and up front. Why not just keep them grouped?
Also there is a big wasted area in front, idk why. They can add more fore sure. They need another.
Very clean gym and the staff are nice. Showers are ok nothing fancy like a midtown.
