SELF Workout In The Park Coming Soon!

by Chicago Fit Club on May 17, 2012

It’s that time of year again Chicago! SELF is putting on their Workout In The Park series and time is running out to get your tickets! Check out the information below on how you can score your ticket to one of Chicago’s hottest fitness events. You’ll even get to meet one of the Biggest Loser [...]

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Tickets for SELF Workout in the Park On Sale Now!

by Chicago Fit Club on March 22, 2012

It’s that time of year again…spring has officially started and SELF Workout In The Park is right around the corner! SELF Magazine’s 19th annual workout in the park at Grant Park will be held Saturday, June 2nd. All SELF Workout In The Park events go from 11am to 3pm and are a “Go” come rain [...]

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No 6-Figure Salary? No Problem! Whole Foods On A Budget

January 31, 2012

Do you love the thought of shopping at Whole Foods or have that friend who can’t stop raving about how great their kumquats are but you don’t love how every time you leave, you end up getting 1 bag of groceries for $50+?  You are not alone.  Nowadays, a lot of people want to eat [...]

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Working Out In A Winter Wonderland

January 16, 2012

This time of year, it can be frustrating to be a regular gym-goer as the gyms are full of “Resolutionaries” who are determined to make this the year they finally get into a regular fitness routine.  Instead of suffering through your usual workouts at an overcrowded gym, get outside and do something new until the [...]

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Stretches To Do On Your Commute

January 10, 2012

Make the most out of your commute.  No matter how you get to work, you can get there more relaxed by doing these stretches on your way to and from work. At The Bus Stop – While waiting for the bus or the train you can pass the time by stretching out your calves and [...]

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Exercise Without Leaving Your Desk

January 10, 2012

For many of us, the day is pretty much wasted away sitting at a desk , making it hard to stay active.  Here are a few moves that you can do even if you can’t get away. Perform all of these exercises in a row. Try and complete two rounds. Static Lunges: Stand up and face [...]

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Pre-Workout Fuel

December 28, 2011

Many people don’t know what they should eat before a workout or when exactly to do it.  It is easy to be confused because there really is no clear-cut answer.  To an extent, it really depends on the individual and both the type and intensity of exercise you are going to perform. If you are [...]

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New Year, New Habits

December 21, 2011

Around this time of year, everyone is talking about “New Year’s Resolutions.”  Notice how I said around this time of year because it is not too often you hear someone talking about their New Year’s Resolution in June, or even in February.  That is because they are almost always impossible to stick to.  There are [...]

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Hurts So Good

December 15, 2011

Foam Rolling can be an incredibly painful experience and is not something most people look forward to.  For that reason, many people neglect doing it even though they know they should.  So what problem does it solve, why should you foam roll and is it really worth it? The Problem:  The fascia, which is the [...]

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Winter Triathlon Season Starting At Fitness Formula Clubs

December 8, 2011

Think winter is for laying around inside and trying to stay warm? Well not for some folks…FFC’s 13th annual winter triathlon season is starting up and based on previous successful seasons, it’s sure to be another great year of competition. If you your new to triathlons it’s a great place to start and if your [...]

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