Nutrition & Exercise

At Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana, the mission is to inspire and enable the youth of our communities to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens. One of the most important aspects that the...

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 9AM - 8PM Join in at the club of your choice, between 9 am-8 pm. Free all day, including facility tours, educational booths, chair massages (Chesterton), Refreshments and over $1,500 in giveaways between the three clubs. Go...

There are countless ways to train as a runner. Every individual responds differently to various mileage, workout structures, and strength programs, and what works for one athlete might not work for another. Training plans can be strategically built...

For most, pets are an extension of our family. We talk to them, love them and care for them as if they’re our children. As a parent to a furbaby, you want to provide the best for them so they can live a long and healthy life.  Many believe...

To the untrained eye, running may seem like a simple sport. It doesn’t require a court, a field, or even much gear at all; just throw on a pair of functional training shoes and you’re good to go!  Though it’s true that a good pair of shoes...

Tippecanoe River State Park held it’s annual Tippy Tri-Challenge on Saturday morning July 27. Approximately twenty-five runners grabbed their hiking shoes, bikes, and kayaks, then ventured on through the Tippy Tri-mini-athlon. Runners had a choice...

When it comes to champions in the sport of running, most running nerds will immediately think of big-league names like Emma Coburn, Galen Rupp, the infamous Steve Prefontaine--the list goes on. It’s common to think that these stars emerge from far...

Franciscan Health Michigan City, in cooperation with Bolt for the Heart, the City of Michigan City, the Michigan City Parks Department and the Play For Jake Foundation, invites area runners and walkers to the inaugural Bolt for the Heart Family 5K on...

Breakfast anyone?  La Porte Hospital offers a free, monthly breakfast program for all.  Space is limited so registration required.   The programs are part of La Porte Hospital’s HealthPorte program which was created to provide health...

Many research studies show walking to be among the most convenient and effective forms of regular exercise when it comes to overall fitness. If you are looking for a way to kick start your day or want to create a habit of daily exercise, La Porte...