USA Triathlon has welcomed Fitness Formula Clubs (FFC) – Lincoln Park in Chicago, Illinois, as the US nation’s sixth USA Triathlon Certified Performance Center.
The FFC Lincoln Park facility features a human performance lab, multi-lane lap swimming pool, 16-seat CompuTrainer MultiRider cycling studio, physical therapy centre, and full service Spa with sports massage.
Additionally, this Fitness Formula Club offers a variety of services to the club’s membership, including bike fittings, AlterG Zero-Gravity treadmill, Korr CardioCoach+ metabolic testing for VO2 Max and Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR), blood lactate threshold testing, underwater video analysis. In addition, there are appointments with on-site USA Triathlon coaches, personal trainers, massage therapists, physical therapists and a licensed dietician.
The 55,000-square-foot facility boasts two hours free parking, kids’ club, steam room, sauna, group fitness classes, cardio and strength equipment, plus a beautiful outdoor sun deck.
As an added benefit, USA Triathlon annual members receive an eight-week CompuTrainer cycling training program upon enrolment with the club. USAT members can simply contact endurance[at]ffc.com to inquire.
“Fitness Formula Clubs is honoured to have the Endurance Training Center at our Lincoln Park location to be named an official USA Triathlon Certified Performance Center,” said Gale Landers, Founder and CEO of FFC.
“We are excited for the opportunity to provide a facility, coaches, resources, and free parking for athletes and our members of all levels to improve their training, racing, and overall health. Our goal, with the guidance of USA Triathlon, is to continue growing participation in triathlons and providing the most comprehensive and innovative training to triathletes across Chicagoland.”
USA Triathlon-certified performance facilities offer USA Triathlon members and certified coaches a guest pass and 20% off on select services and testing, merchandise and membership. Elite-level coaching, race programming and testing facilities for endurance athletes of every level are available.
For more information on how to become a USA Triathlon Certified Training or Performance Center, organisations can contact Ellis Schieman at ellis.schieman[at]usatriathlon.org or visit usatriathlon.org.
Founded in 1982, USA Triathlon is the National Governing Body for triathlon – the fastest growing sport in the US Olympic Movement – as well as duathlon, aquathlon, aquabike, winter triathlon, off-road triathlon and paratriathlon in the United States.
USAT sanctions more than 4,300 races and connects with more than 630,000 members each year, making it the largest multisport organization in the world. In addition to its work with athletes, coaches and race directors at the grassroots level, USA Triathlon provides leadership and support to elite athletes competing at international events, including International Triathlon Union (ITU) World Championships, Pan American Games and the Summer Olympic Games. USA Triathlon is a proud member of the ITU and the United States Olympic Committee (USOC).
www.usatriathlon.org
www.ffc.com/lincolnpark
