Visit Franciscan Health Fitness Center in Chesterton and you’ll find over 55,000+ square feet of space dedicated to helping you achieve your health and wellness goals. Besides fitness equipment, we offer a Lap Pool, Therapy Pool, Cycling Studio, and Land and Water Group Exercise classes! Our friendly staff is ready, willing and able to help you meet your objectives.
| Mon – Thurs | | | 5:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. |
| Friday | | | 5:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. |
| Sat – Sun | | | 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
810 Michael Dr, Chesterton, IN 46304, USA
The Franciscan Health Fitness Center is a department of the Franciscan Health Michigan City campus and is proud to maintain strict standard for staff certifications and safety measures throughout the facility.
Free weight equipment remains one of the gold standard of muscle and strength building. At Franciscan, you will find a wide selection of free weights to help you hone in on specific muscles of your body.
FreeMotion® cable strength training continues to gain popularity for weight training. The range and motion of your movement is dictated by your body.
We have the latest cardio options, including 25 new state of the art cardio machines, to get your heart rate and circulation up and going.
Our modern cycling studio is connected to the MYZONE® system, so all the information from your cycling workout is wirelessly recorded and uploaded to the app.
To complement our wide variety of fitness programs, classes and equipment, Franciscan Health Fitness Centers Chesterton offers unique services for both members and non-members, which promote overall health and positive well-being. Our 1/16th mile banked walk/jog indoor track is a great way to test and maintain your fitness year-round.
Swimming is a great activity for people of all ages that can continue for a lifetime. Swimming is also the perfect low-impact workout because your entire body works against the resistance of the water. Our lap pool has 4 lanes and is 25 meters long. You’ll find the temperature ranges from 80 to 83 degrees Fahrenheit. Our therapy pool is large enough to accommodate classes such as Aqua Flow, Aqua Flex, and Hydro Strength. To provide the therapeutic benefits, the water is warmer and ranges from 91-94 degrees Fahrenheit.
Whether you’re spending time relaxing after your workout or getting suited up for work, the locker room amenities at the Franciscan Health Fitness Centers Chesterton help put you in the right frame of mind for the rest of your day.
Our fully appointed locker rooms have everything you could need, such as shampoo, conditioner, body wash, hairspray, deodorant, hair dryers, and lotion. They also include complimentary towel service and individual shower stalls.
No need to bring a lock. We have keyless combination lockers for your convenience.
Our sauna and whirlpool can help relax your sore and tired muscles. Heat and pulsing water are therapeutic for sore muscles.
We have an Assisted Changing Room that is available for all multi-gender families.
Aquatic exercise takes advantage of water as a physically supportive environment conducive to helping members improve motion and flexibility while under reduced joint stress. Supervised by one of our trained professionals, aquatics can serve as a unique and advantageous alternative to other forms of physical exercise.
Combine high intensity interval training with water properties for a fun, effective workout to blast the calories.
Reduce stress on your joints through low impact, resistance based aquatics classes.
Develop cardiovascular endurance, strength, and flexibility without ever having to touch the floor.
Learn to swim with our 6-week American Red Cross swim lessons. Available for both adults and youth.
Cardio (or cardiovascular exercise), at Franciscan Health Fitness Centers, is every movement that gets your heart rate up and increases blood circulation. Franciscan Health Fitness Centers offer various types of cardio classes including high impact, low impact, interval/circuit, and athletic benefits. These types of cardio classes offer various specific benefits ranging from fat burning to increased cardio capacity.
Build cardiovascular strength with fast paced and energizing workouts.
Burn calories at any one of our cardio focused classes.
Target the entire body with a variety of fitness techniques including jump roping, resistance bands, intervals and weights.
Learn new and exciting workouts that keep your heart rate up and your body moving.
Cardio exercise in combination with strength training is crucial to maintaining the optimum balance of a healthy lifestyle, decreased body fat, and increased muscle mass. Franciscan Health Fitness Centers can recommend the right balance that fits with your lifestyle and goals.
Improve both your cardiovascular health and strength with the combination of cardio based training and resistance.
Learn new workout options such as tabata, HIIT, Les Mills and more.
Burn calories and build muscle in our variety of classes.
Prepare for daily functional activities with classes designed for those who are new to fitness or looking for a change in their daily workouts.
Cycling is a low-impact cardiovascular activity, that helps you workout your muscles, heart, blood vessels and lungs all at the same time. It’s great for improving your overall fitness level through deep breathing and increased body temperature. Plus it’s fun!
Decrease stress levels through exercise fueled by motivating techniques and music.
Burn fat while protecting your joints during our low impact, high energy cycling classes.
Improve your leg strength and build up your glute, hamstring, quad and calf muscles.
Enhance cardiovascular health at one of our cycling classes geared towards both the seasoned cyclist and the young at heart.
Dancing can be a fun and expressive way for people of all ages, shapes and sizes to stay fit. It’s a great cardio workout that has both physical and mental benefits. Zumba at Franciscan Health Fitness Centers is both a dance class and a fitness class that can provide a large calorie burn through concentrated aerobic activity.
Improve cardiovascular health with exciting and unique classes taught by high energy instructors.
Reduce stress through fun, upbeat workouts paired with motivating music.
Sculpt your body with non stop movement and learn easy to follow dance steps.
Get your cardio workout on and bust a move in style through Latin dance moves.
Strength training can help you keep and even increase your muscle mass at any age. The strength training programs at Franciscan Health Fitness Centers can help you reduce body fat, increase lean muscle mass, and burn calories–a key component of any health and fitness program.
Improve your strength with a variety of classes structured to help sculpt, define and build muscles.
Get a total body workout with exercises geared towards any level. Choose your own resistance and weight for a workout tailored to you.
Target the entire body with a variety of fitness techniques including resistance bands, intervals and weights.
Increase core strength, improve posture, balance and flexibility through innovative and challenging workouts.
Keeping your body toned not only improves your appearance, but can help your posture, give you added energy, confidence, and even help prevent chronic diseases. The range of classes at Franciscan Health Fitness Centers can help promote improved overall health, fitness and mental well-being.
Sculpt your body with exercises targeted to burn calories and increase lean muscles.
Improve your overall posture, balance and coordination.
Increase endurance and strength so you can perform activities of daily living with less effort.
Improve bones density and decrease your risk of osteoporosis.
Our virtual fitness options allow you to workout… virtually anywhere! Enjoy a variety of at home and in-club virtual workout options. Challenge yourself to a variety of workouts, powered by science, and proven to get results. Class options include strength, cardio, HIIT, dance, flexibility, and more. Virtual options may vary by club.
FRANCISCAN VIRTUAL FITNESS LIVE CLASSES
Can't make it in for a day? No problem, members can LIVE STREAM select classes from their favorite instructors nearly every day of the week!
FRANCISCAN VIRTUAL FITNESS ON-DEMAND
Get your workout in when it's convenient for you, from wherever you may be, over and over again with our FRANCISCAN VIRTUAL FITNESS ON-DEMAND library.
LES MILLS VIRTUAL
LES MILLS™ Virtual workouts combine our world-leading fitness programs with pumping sound and motivation from some of the hottest instructors on the planet.
Myzone WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY
Myzone is an innovative wearable heart rate based system that accurately and conveniently monitors physical activity based on your personal efforts and rewards you with MEPs.At Franciscan Health Fitness Centers, Pilates is focused on relaxing and strengthening muscles for toning your body, while Yoga uses the mind-body connection for improving the flexibility of your body and joints. Both provide a unique and positive approach to health and wellness.
Improve posture, alignment, balance and flexibility through a fun, stress relieving and low impact workout.
Build your core strength and develop lean muscles at our pilates classes. Classes are available for all ages and levels.
Reduce stress and anxiety with breathing exercises learned in one of our many yoga classes.
Burn fat with one of our more vigorous and fast paced Pilates or Yoga classes.
A total body workout using a barbell with light to moderate weights and high repetition. Class may be lead by an in-person or virtual instructor, details listed on the downloadable GX schedule.
A total body workout using a barbell with light to moderate weights and high repetition. Class may be lead by an in-person or virtual instructor, details listed on the downloadable GX schedule.
High-intensity, low-impact workout that combines cycling with interval training. This class utilizes indoor cycling bikes while combining elements of road cycling such as sprints, climbs, and flat roads to challenge riders and improve cardiovascular health.
This class uses a variety of aquatic equipment to target each muscle group in this total body strengthening experience.
Strengthen your body with weights and bands while seated. Low-impact on your joints.
Focus on balance, breathing techniques, and relaxation while using the barre and other equipment. Wear loose, comfortable clothing.
A total body workout using a barbell with light to moderate weights and high repetition. Class may be lead by an in-person or virtual instructor, details listed on the downloadable GX schedule.
Enjoy this low intensity, strength-based class that gives you a full body workout in the low impact environment of the Therapy Pool.
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Personal Trainers
Amanda has been personal training since 2002 when she realized she wanted to help others achieve their own fitness and life goals. Seeing people work hard and achieve goals keeps her inspired each day. She trains adults, athletes and those looking to improve themselves, inside and out. She’s available to train one-on-one or semi-private.
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A Personal Trainer since 2018, Ashley started her own fitness journey after succumbing to the unhealthy habits of fast food and staying sedentary in front of the TV. She decided she needed to make some changes and began exercising and eating clean foods that gave her fuel. She fell in love with taking care of her body and knew she wanted to help others create healthy lifelong behavior changes too.
NASM Personal Trainer, NASM Nutrition Coach, NCCPT Group Exercise Instructor, Les Mills Body Pump instructor, Zumba Instructor, Barre Instructor, CPR/AED and First Aid Certified
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Since 2004, Carensa has wanted to share her knowledge and passion for health, and hopes to inspire others to live a healthy and fun life. She’s passionate about endurance events because they challenge both the mind, as much as the body. She specializes in sport specific training as well as those that are just starting their fitness journey.
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Elizabeth has been a lifeguard since 2000. In 2005, she became a personal trainer and group exercise instructor to help people achieve their full potential. She also has been a ballet dancer since she was 3, and developed it into a love of fitness. She works with all populations, all ages, and all levels of fitness.
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Eric’s Philosophy of Training is “It’s never to late to start and make the best investment you will ever make in yourself.” He became a Personal Trainer to help improve the quality of life for people. His Specialties and Passions include: Mechanic, core and movement–life without these is already difficult. His Favorite Motivational Quote: You get started by getting started.
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I started playing basketball when I was 5 years old, and I enjoyed physical activity through childhood and into adulthood. I was a three-sport athlete in college, and I have witnessed good athletes turn into excellent athletes simply through precise exercise programming and discipline. I realize that not everyone has the same passion for exercise, but I am confident that everyone can make small changes that will lead to improved fitness. I like to guide people down that path.
Favorite Motivational Quote: “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take” -Wayne Gretzky and “You can’t get much done in life if you only work on the days when you feel good.” -Jerry West
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She enjoys working and focusing on people and their physical needs.
Working with both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. She feels most passionate about giving and volunteering. She currently helps give bikes away to children in need with a program called Bikes for Kids.
Norma’s qualifications include: Associates of Science, ISSA Personal Trainer, ISSA Strength/Conditioning, ISSA Nutritionist, ISSA Group X, NETA Yoga Instructor, Silver Sneakers Certification
Love what you do. Do what you love!
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