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The Benefits of Youth Fitness

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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Real Time Reviews

  • Sandra Kulchawick

    · Google

    Zumba is the best here! Gladys the instructor is great!! She's easy to follow & the class is always high energy & so very fun!!

  • ME K

    · Google

    Finally a place I can go and get my body back.... Daycare for my child. 2hrs.... OMG can I get amen... No more excuses....

  • Samantha Herman

    · Google

    Joined up about two weeks ago and haven't been more excited to start my fitness journey. SO much to offer from classes to weights to basketball and swimming! Love this place plus they're open 24/7 so that's perfect for those of us with late night jobs

  • Dan W.

    · Yelp

    I've been to several gyms and fitness centers in the area throughout the years and Franciscan by FAR has the best in the area!! Been around for four years...

  • Bridgette Baker

    · Google

    The only thing missing is my consistent motivation to go. I love this club!!

  • Kelli Dudley

    · Google

    Took a tour and enjoyed the nice facility and friendly people. Working out membership with my insurance.

  • Betty Triche

    · Google

    I love this place always very clean,staff very nice,classes and equipment top notch

  • Daniel O'Callaghan

    · Google

    Absolutely love this place!!! Free 2 hour a day daycare for kids m-f until 8pm!! Great staff, indoor track, classes, CrossFit training, pools, racquetball, hot tubs, sauna...I am so happy this is so close to home!! Me and the wife can go together to the gym now! If it was not I ...

  • Russell Fortini

    · Google

    Went there for physical therapy. They are the best. Very motivating and challenging.

  • Robin Covington

    · Google

    This fitness center changed my life i was suffering with stiffness every single day. But once i started working out the less stiffness I experienced now Im moving more and more the warm pool is my therapy. I Love this place I recommend it friendly staff too!

  • Amy Wiess

    · Google

    A great health club where everyone feels welcome. Staff are very friendly and offer options depending upon your fitness level. This isn't like other clubs where you are there more to be "seen " rather than to exercise.

  • Rudy Jimenez

    · Google

    Great facility with great employees! All the employees have been very helpful and very kind. The pool and therapy pool is just perfect to help these old bones heal.

  • TaTanisha Rover

    · Google

    Dopest place ever! Total get away for moms that need a break. Sauna, spa, pools,whirlpools, classes,indoor and outdoor track....basketball court...EVERYTHING YOU COULD ASK FOR. Cafe, workout machines unlimited equipment...friendly staff and awesome people. Absolutely beautiful and ...

  • Denise Brown-Sample

    · Google

    Very clean center, PLENTY of ways to get my movement on: heated swimming and heated therapy pools, excellent variety of machines. Their Personal Training staff is very well trained, helpful and patient. I have yet to explore all my options here, and trust me...there are PLENTY o...

  • Angela J.

    · Yelp

    I'm a current member at another gym but this is the best gym I ever been a member of. I was a member here for 5 years! I love the fact the they are open 24...

  • Olivia Brinkman

    · Google

    Love going to this location! Nice, clean facility with friendly and educated staff. The classes offered are great and led by top-notch teachers, but my favorite part has got to be the Kid Zone. The ladies who watch the kids are absolutely fantastic. What a wonderful setup and play ...

  • Katy S.

    · Yelp

    Very nice gym but a little pricey. They have an indoor pool, sauna, and lots of equipment that is very well maintained. The trainers are very helpful and...

  • Berthea T.

    · Yelp

    I'm in love with this place, from the parking lot being secured with camera on those late nights leaving the gym. The classes are Mon-Sun the hours are...

  • Janice R.

    · Yelp

    Joining Franciscan is hands-down THE single best thing I've done for myself in the last 20 years! Everyone is friendly, and the place is always super-clean!...

  • Clay G.

    · Yelp

    Disclaimer: I have family that works for Omni. I love going to Omni. It's a large enough gym that there is enough equipment for everyone, and there is a...