Nutrition & Exercise

"I was mesmerized," exclaimed Ali Vincent, the first woman to win the Biggest Loser in its fifth season. Vincent was describing her first time watching the hit reality TV show, and it would cause her to be catapulted into a massive life...

Is your teen ready to commit to a healthier lifestyle? Enroll in this four week class for students 12-14 years of age. The program starts the first Monday of every month. The class focuses on Cybex Weight Training Equipment and Cardiovascular...

Prevention is the key to a health life!  Join the Portage Township YMCA in cooperation with Porter Heath Systems and NIOMS for their HEALTHY HEART Preventative Screening Days November 11 and 12.  These screenings will be held at the Portage...

Join us at Rittenhouse Senior living for our free senior cooking class. Chef Derrick will help prepare ideal meals and menus for seniors! He will show you how to cook with diet restrictions without losing any of the taste, and how to be able to...

Porter County Aging & Community Services will host a series of two October workshops on “Healthy Living” at Rittenhouse Senior Living (1300 Vale Park Road in Valparaiso). On Wednesday, October 6 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Megan Owens,...

Porter is calling women of all ages to participate in this year’s National Women’s Health & Fitness Day on Wednesday, Sept. 29. Participants will have the opportunity to learn more about non-competitive exercise activities, see exercise...

Start a NEW Thanksgiving tradition this year – enter the 7th Annual Turkey Trot Race to kick off your Holiday Season. The 7th Annual Turkey Trot is a 5K Walk and 10K Race held in Valparaiso, IN on Thanksgiving Day morning, starting at the...

Ever wanted to train for a 5K?  Need training guidance and motivation?  The Portage Township YMCA is offering Team Training for their 10th annual 5K Turkey Trot. The Turkey Trot will take place on Thanksgiving morning at 7:30 am.  Training will...

The Portage Township YMCA will hold an information session/call out meeting for girls aged 10-14 interested in joining the “Girls on the Run” program. The information session/“call out” will be held at the YMCA on Wednesday, September 8, 2010...

This 8 week program weaves training for a 5K run with lessons that empower girls to celebrate their bodies, honor their voices and embrace their gifts. The Portage Township YMCA is now enrolling girls ages 10-14 in this new 8 week program called...