National Senior Health & Fitness Day is the last Wednesday in May each year. We support and encourage our senior members every day for getting their workouts done either at the Club or at home!

DANCE FITNESS GROUP EXERCISE CLASS OFFERED ON MONDAYS AT 6:45PM Join us for our Dance Fitness Class on Monday's with Michelle. Enjoy a throw down, heart stompin' good time with choreographed line dances that combine body movement and footwork from country, hop-hop, ballet and Latin dance moves. A breakdown of each dance will be demonstrated so everyone can follow along.

Specialty sports call for specialty shoes. Here is a quick guide to what to look for in an athletic shoe. Don't forget to replace shoes when they become broken down and no longer support or fit your feet. When wearing shoes in a gym - be sure they are clean and dirt/salt free to lessen the wear-and-tear on both the shoes and flooring.

 One great way to get your morning started and your sluggish body moving is morning stretching. Start with any of NASM’s 5 easy mornings stretches to jump start and unlock your body for the day.

Our 2022 donation numbers have been tallied and once again Franciscan Health Fitness Centers Chesterton Staff and Members alike have shown how dedicated they are to improving the lives of other in our  community. Your generosity is boundless and so very appreciated!

Low back pain can result from an acute injury or from chronic overuse that leads to arthritis. This, in turn, can break down the fluid-filled disks in your spine that act as shock absorbers. Whatever the cause, there are some practices you can do to strengthen your back and keep lower back pain at bay.

Are you curious about habits of happy people? Do you have some of the same habits? Would you like to have more of them? A great deal of happiness is within your control and here are a few pointers on how to work toward your "happy".

Did you know that November is National Peanut Butter Month? Who can resist that peanutty smell and the way it sticks to the roof of your mouth... Here are 8 reasons you may want to find a way to eat peanut butter even more often than you already do.

Plantar heel pain is a common problem among adults; it can lead to severe pain which causes significant disability and impairment of activities of daily living. Be sure to see your doctor and begin treatment so that your foot pain doesn't get in the way of your regular fitness routine.

Have you considered Bariatric or weight loss surgery? It's a big decision and a huge lifestyle change. Franciscan Health Fitness Centers is here to help you both pre- and post-op on your journey to better health.