Nutrition & Exercise

The Portage Township YMCA is now offering a Spring Break / March membership special for ages 14 and over. The special will be available for purchase starting February 28, 2011.  Memberships are valid from the date of purchase until April 3, 2011 at...

Get physical at the Y!!  Adult dodge ball is just around the corner.  The league will run from March 1 thru April 5.  Players must be 14 years of age to play.  Games will be played at the Y on Tuesday’s at 7:00 p.m.  Games will be 6 vs. 6 with...

Visit the Portage Township YMCA on Facebook Visit the Portage Township YMCA Website 3100 Willowcreek Rd Portage, IN 46368 Phone: 219-762-9622 NEW YEAR, NEW YOU!!!  The Portage Township YMCA is bringing back their 12-week CHISEL fitness program. ...

The Portage Township YMCA and St. Mary Medical Center have teamed up to spread the news of wellness and increase overall well-being in Portage! On January 6, 2011, the team officially kicked off their partnership with a cooking demonstration from St....

Growing up, I was always a big kid. Through elementary and middle school I was always the strongest, fastest, and among the biggest students. I was a wrestler, ran track, and gave up cross country to play football. I also loved to ride my road bike,...

Happy New Year! Let the Y help you achieve your New Year’s Resolution to live a healthier lifestyle! The Y has recently replaced thirty pieces of cardio equipment including treadmills, bikes, AMT’s, and elliptical’s with upgraded styles. Other...

Burn off those holiday calories and try something a little different this winter. Come snowshoeing with RRCA certified running coach Amy Hartz at Sunset Hill Farm. It is proven that snowshoeing can burn up to 45% more calories than running! Join me...

Wellness is an active process of becoming aware of and making choices toward a more successful existence. The Portage Township YMCA has developed a program/orientation to guide members on their process of improving their quality of life and sense of...

Christmas comes early to the YMCA!  Santa is upgrading the cardio equipment at the Portage Township YMCA this month.  Thirty new pieces, including treadmills, elliptical cross-trainers, and bikes will be delivered on Dec. 20.  The newly leased...

Winter weather is no excuse to avoid outdoor exercise with your dog, says a Purdue University veterinarian. "The obesity epidemic has an impact on humans and also our canine friends," says Sandy Amass, professor and associate dean in the School of...