Beacon Health & Fitness

August is Summer Sun Safety Month! It's back-to-school season for many, but that doesn't mean the sun isn't still beating down when you're not in class. Learn more about preventing skin cancer in the video below.

Does Sunscreen Cause or Prevent Skin Cancer? | NutritionFacts.org Sunscreen is put to the test in a randomized controlled trial to see if it can actually prevent skin cancer.

The Youth Performance Program builds on the coaching athletes receive at practice. We don’t focus on sport-specific skills—we focus on improving the overall athlete.

Check out our updated Sports Performance schedule (begins Monday, August 19th), to see new fall times for youth training.

Sports Performance page: beacon.health/SP

Info about Sports Performance is available at beacon.health/SP

The new schedule begins on Monday, August 19th. Let us know if you have any questions!

As a reminder, hiking club session 2 started last weekend but it's not too late to join! We still have a long list of fun hikes ahead of us. BHF members and non-members are both welcome to join.

Email [email protected] with any questions.

A few tips for using punching bags:
-Stretch and warm up to prevent injury. Some light cardio is a great way to warm up.
-Punching bags aren't just for punching; they can be used for kicking exercises as well.
-Start slow and buy some boxing gloves if you're new to this equipment.
-Pay attention to your surroundings so you don't collide with anyone/anything.
-Don't be afraid to ask for help or tips!

New Cardio Equipment in Elkhart!

We are excited to update our cardio equipment.
Friday, August 9 | 9am-6pm
During this time cardio equipment availability will be limited.

The Grand Prix is coming back to Elkhart this weekend!
There will be some road closures near Elkhart Health & Aquatics so plan your travel accordingly.

New equipment coming this week in Granger!

We are getting a new cable column with 12 stations! The new machine will be installed Thursday, August 1 from 9am-9pm, during this time the area will be closed for installation.

Swimmers are coached through workouts practicing technique and refinement. Distances and intensities are based on the individual swimmer’s abilities and goals. All swimmers must be at least 18 years of age to participate.

Swimmers work on:
-Competitive strokes: freestyle, backstroke, butterfly and breaststroke
-Starts and turns
-Drills, and everything in between!

Current Practice Schedule: Monday & Wednesday 6pm-7pm / Tuesday & Thursday 10am-11am

*All practices are held in the Competition Pool at Elkhart Health & Aquatics.*

Contact our aquatics staff today for more information!
[email protected]

BHF Hiking Club Session 2 starts THIS Saturday! After a short break during July, we are excited to get back on the trails! As a reminder, this club is open to both members and non-members, so invite your friends to join, too.

Meet up on Wednesday evenings at 6pm for a 3-mile hike, and Saturday mornings at 9:30am for a 6-mile hike.

Pricing options (per session):
$60 – both days
$30 – Wednesdays or Saturdays only

Email [email protected] with any questions.

Hiking club starts soon, but it's not too late to sign up! Join a group of likeminded adventurers and explore the area around you. Members and non-members are both welcome to join.

View the full schedule at beacon.health/hike

If you have any questions, please contact [email protected]

Upcoming Event | The full moon trail running series is free and open to all! This Wednesday (July 24) is our second run of the summer, and there is a final run on August 21.

BHF Hiking Club offers participants (members & non-members) an opportunity to get active, create camaraderie and see some of the area’s most beautiful parks and trails.

Meet up to hike as a group on Wednesday evenings at 6pm for a 3-mile hike and Saturday mornings at 9:30am for a 6-mile hike.

*Hike distances are approximate and vary based on location.

Pricing options (per session):
$60 – both days
$30 – Wednesdays or Saturdays only

Take a few minutes to learn more about Beacon Best Medicine! These unique fitness programs are for individuals managing a medical condition or needing additional support to improve their level of physical activity.

There are multiple different sessions in all three of our locations throughout the year.

Eye on Health: Beacon Best Medicine improves the lives of patients living with chronic conditions > Beacon Health System Imagine a world where chronic conditions don’t limit your ability to stay active. Beacon is helping to make this a reality with our “Best Medicine”...

Take a few minutes to learn more about Beacon Best Medicine! These unique fitness programs are for individuals managing a medical condition or needing additional support to improve their level of physical activity.

There are multiple different sessions in all three of our locations throughout the year.

Eye on Health: Beacon Best Medicine improves the lives of patients living with chronic conditions > Beacon Health System Imagine a world where chronic conditions don’t limit your ability to stay active. Beacon is helping to make this a reality with our “Best Medicine” program. For 12 years, Beacon Best Medicine has been offering tailored fitness classes for patients with various health challenges, including...

Battle ropes (also known as heavy ropes) are an often-underutilized piece of equipment in fitness clubs. We have them in all our clubs, and they are a fun addition to any workout. We've included some moves in this post to help you get started.

Get all your muscles engaged and let your inner child out by learning something new!

Registration is open NOW! This opportunity is open to BHF members and non-members.

Sign up at beacon.health/hike

Full schedule coming soon. Email Milt at [email protected] with any questions.

We hope you have a fun and safe holiday this week!

Tips offered by Stacie Bobeck MSN, RN, CEN, CPEN, TCRN

Push and pull your way to fitness!

Have you ever tried weighted sleds? Located on the second floor of our Elkhart location and on the first floor at Granger, these versatile workout tools are open to any member.

The surprisingly fun sleds are great for all athletes. You can get a whole-body cardio workout in minutes, and runners can even use the sleds to improve acceleration.

There are two types of sleds, and each can be loaded up with weights to provide different levels of difficulty for your workouts.

June is almost over, but we don't want to let it pass without acknowledging Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month. Check out this short video for some science-backed ways to keep your brain healthy.

Friday Favorites: Brain-Healthy Foods to Fight Aging | NutritionFacts.org What is the best source of lutein, the primary carotenoid antioxidant in the brain?

Elkhart Health & Aquatics has something in common with Lucas Oil Stadium, home of the Indianapolis Colts! Both locations now have a Myrtha pool, a brand known for competition and Olympic pools.

In preparation for hosting the 2024 U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials, the new competition pool was built in the stadium in just 12 days! The trials started on June 15 and continue through June 23.

Our first trail run of the summer is this week! We hope you'll join us. A reminder: these runs are free for everyone, BHF member or not.

5K trail runs at parks in the Three Rivers Area this summer. FREE & open to BHF members & non-members!

June 19 | Meyer Broadway Park
July 24 | Kettles Park
August 21 | Dr. T.K. Lawless Park