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Endurance Training

Flexibility Training

Functional Training

Low Impact Training

Mind/Body Training

Senior Fitness

Sports Training

Stress Relief

Weight Loss Training

Youth Fitness

Get the Latest Class Schedule

Endurance Training

Flexibility Training

Functional Training

Low Impact Training

Mind/Body Training

Senior Fitness

Sports Training

Stress Relief

Weight Loss Training

Youth Fitness

Endurance Training

Flexibility Training

Functional Training

Low Impact Training

Mind/Body Training

Senior Fitness

Sports Training

Stress Relief

Weight Loss Training

Endurance Training

Flexibility Training

Functional Training

Low Impact Training

Mind/Body Training

Senior Fitness

Sports Training

Stress Relief

Weight Loss Training

Youth Fitness

Group Exercise classes, or Group Ex as they are known here, are true mind/body workouts taught by certified instructors. They motivate you to push yourself, boost your metabolism, strengthen your muscles and increase your endurance.

Our approach to endurance training focuses on the cardiovascular system in order to increase overall endurance. This form of training will lead to more enjoyable and efficient workouts, and support cardiovascular health. This steady training can include running, swimming, or cycling paired with weightlifting or resistance training–a great way to stay lean and in shape.

Increase overall cardiovascular fitness & endurance

Improve bone density and help prevent osteoporosis

Looking to achieve better flexibility? Through several different variations of classes such as yoga and pilates, and tai chi, you can make it happen. Flexibility training is important to any workout routine because it gives you a chance to stretch and warm up your muscles. It can also help you improve your balance and posture.

Promote relaxation and improve your range of motion

Improve athletic performance and activities of daily living

Combine with cardio training for added health benefits

Reduce the risk of pain and injury from other high impact

If you are struggling with real-life activities or day-to-day tasks, functional training may be for you. It incorporates movements into a fitness routine which makes it easier for people to live their everyday lives. Workouts focus on squats, lunges, bent-over rows, and balance exercises to help people in the real world.

Build stronger muscles

Improve balance and overall stability to reduce falls

Enhance balance and stability to decrease the chance of a torn muscle or injury

Enhance quality of life and improve your ability to complete tasks at work or at home

Low impact training at Franciscan Health Fitness Centers is great for people who want to get fit, but may have an injury, stress fractures, obesity, or pregnancy they need to monitor. It’s also good for people new to training. Low impact training can include walking, swimming and cycling to keep your heart rate up.

Burn calories and aid in weight loss

Prevent injury and protect against further damage from previous injuries

Improve overall cardiovascular health

Remain healthy and active at all ages and skill levels

Mind/Body training at Franciscan Health Fitness Centers includes yoga, tai chi, and Pilates exercises which can help support your overall health and well-being. The goal of this type of training is to energize your soul while building increased balance, flexibility, and strength.

Revitalize inner energy and improve sleep

Understand the Mind/Body relationship to increase self-esteem

Alleviate anxiety, panic attacks, and depression through improved breathing skills

Reduce the stress of everyday life

Senior Fitness training at Franciscan Health Fitness Centers is designed to encourage older adults to keep living an active, healthy lifestyle. Our variety of classes focus on working directly with the young at heart who want to take part in fun, safe exercises.

Reduce the risk of coronary heart disease, colon cancer, diabetes and other chronic diseases

Maintain healthy bones, muscles, and joints

Control joint swelling and pain associated with arthritis, fibromyalgia and other autoimmune diseases

Decrease blood pressure for those who suffer from hypertension

Play a specific sport? Whether you play for fun or are a competitive athlete, it’s important to utilize a well-planned sports training program to boost physical performance. Franciscan Health Fitness Centers can help design a program specifically to condition your body and improve strength, speed, agility and endurance.

Increase balance and coordination needed for athletic performance

Enhance your motivation, confidence, and focus

Learn from expert trainers and improve your knowledge of sports training exercises

Prepare your body for sports and reduce the risk of injury and illness

Stress relief can be achieved by participating in yoga, Pilates, cycling, Zumba, or flexibility training at Franciscan Health Fitness Centers. These can help clear your mind and give you refreshed focus. These practices, done regularly, may lead to an improved outlook and even better quality of life.

Maintain top mental and physical health

Produce positive feelings and moods more often

Strengthened immune system

Increased productivity and focus at home and work

Weight loss training at Franciscan Health Fitness Centers combines both aerobic and anaerobic exercise to most effectively help our members reach their weight loss goals. We offer several training options including cycling, jogging, swimming, and dancing which can all serve as fun and motivational ways towards achieving weight loss.

Increase your metabolism or the rate which you process calories

Reduce anxiety and depression

Improved self-confidence while meeting weight loss goals

Reduce blood pressure and lower the risk of heart disease

Franciscan Health Fitness Centers recommend forming healthy habits early on. Our Youth Fitness programs help teach kids the importance of daily exercise and good nutritional habits, so they can continue to reap the benefits throughout their life.

Take advantage of our Parisi Speed School in Schererville helps to reduce the risk of injury and enhance other sports performance.

Have a family you want to keep healthy? We offer family hours from 2pm-6pm at our Schererville location on Saturday and Sunday and in Chesterton on Sunday only.

Decrease the chance of developing childhood obesity

Lower the risk of acquiring chronic, long-term health conditions

We build athletes in a positive training environment that empowers, educates and inspires.

Improve coordination and motor skills needed at a young age

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