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...

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,...

Yoga for Kids teaches boys and girls ages 4-10 traditional yoga poses in fun and educational ways. Certified Yogafit® instructor Anita Beaudoin has much experience teaching kids the many benefits of yoga.  Saturdays. Ages 4-6: 10:15 - 10:45 a.m....

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...

Are you unsure of where to begin now that you have joined the Y?  Let a Y Wellness Coach help you find what will work best for you! Sign up for an appointment with our Wellness Coach to discuss the variety of programs your Y has to offer. Schedule...

Youth ages 8-13, come and enjoy a high-energy class that includes games, drills, challenges, and relays. This free class for members is held on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 4:00 – 4:45 p.m. The Valparaiso Family YMCA is located at 1201...

Youth ages 10-13, improve your strength and conditioning at the Y!  The free Total Body and Strength Training and Conditioning class for Y members is held Mondays and Wednesdays at 5:00 – 5:30 p.m. Class begins Sept. 7.  The Valparaiso Family...

Bring your family to the Y’s new Family Wellness Boot Camp! During class, there will be short intervals of cardiovascular drills and strength training, as well as a nutrition component. Open to members, this free class is held Fridays at 5:00 –...

Ultimate Testing Lab will be at the Valparaiso Family YMCA to do fitness testing on Monday, October 4th, from 8 am – 7 pm.  Tests include:  Hydrostatic Body Composition (precisely measures body fat and lean body tissues); VO2 Max/Sub-Max...