Nutrition & Exercise

Dance while getting exercise and having fun all at once. Starting January 20, 2012 the Y instructors will show you the steps so you can dance the night away. The class will be held on the 1st and 3rd Friday of every month from 7-9pm. Two new dances...

Mommy and Me Fitness has been cancelled until further notice Mommy and Me Fitness class will bring moms together with their babies 1-18 mo. old to bond with one another. We will exercise with our babies doing yoga, step aerobics, weight lifting using...

If you are looking to get into shape, a Zumba class is the class for you. Hannah’s Hope will be holding their first annual Zumba-thon on Friday, January 27th at 7:00 pm in the Portage High School Field House. Hannah’s Hope is a local charity...

In the last ten years, obesity rates have increased 60%. According to the New England Journal of Medicine, the current generation of American children could be the first to live shorter lives than their parents. The Portage Township YMCA developed...

From the Winter 2011 Healthy Woman publication Looking for a way to increase your chances of living longer and better? Consider eating like those who live in the lush Mediterranean region, such as southern Italy and the Greek island of Crete,...

To learn the Mediterranean style of eating and its many health benefits, attend Porter Health System’s Healthy Woman presentation “Eat the Mediterranean Way.” During the program, Porter Dietitian Jill Kilhefner, RD, will share tips on food...

With the Holiday's just around the corner, the Portage Township YMCA would like to wish you Health, Happiness and Friendships. The New Year is a time for new beginnings! For the Y - a leading nonprofit that strengthens community through youth...

2011 is coming to a close, and as we end the year, we are taking a look at some of the best stories that make up the PortageLife Health Section! We’ve posted over 380 stories in the Health section over the past year, tips on staying healthy,...

Last March at Sunset Hill Farm County Park, more than 20 people finished a 5K race for the first time in their lives. That is because they had spent the previous several weeks with Porter County Parks and Recreation, taking advantage of a program...

Our winter special is great for ones that are home for the holidays or just wanting to see what the YMCA is all about. This special will run from December 1, 2011 through December 31. Enroll in a membership for 15 days for only $20 or 30 days for...