Summer Fitness Series
DTSB, in partnership with the YMCA of Greater Michiana, our Champion Sponsor, has teamed up with local fitness organizations to provide a free outdoor summer fitness program at the Gridiron in downtown South Bend every Saturday morning to encourage healthy living. These free classes, which begin at 8:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m., and 10:00 a.m., include a mix of yoga, Zumba, Hip Hop, Grit, Barre, and more.
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Classes are led by professional instructors from local health and fitness centers and independent instructors. These classes are open to all ages and fitness levels. All classes will be held on the Gridiron in downtown South Bend, weather permitting. In the event of inclement weather, classes will be canceled, but will still go on in light rain. Check the DTSB Facebook page for updates.
Hand sanitizer and bottled water will be made available, but participants will need to provide their own yoga mats.
Participants should dress in appropriate clothing and footwear, and bring adequate fluids to stay hydrated. All those attending any class will need to sign a waiver once per summer to participate.
Free parking is available on the street and in the Leighton Parking Garage. Any questions can be directed to the DTSB Admin at admin@downtownsouthebend.com.
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After the success of last summer, the Summer Fitness Food and Personal Item drive for the Food Bank of Northern Indiana is back! Participants are encouraged to bring canned goods, non-perishables, or personal items. Our Collection bins will be available each week for the entire summer! DTSB and The Food Bank of Northern Indiana appreciate your support!
Click here for a list of the most needed items.
2026 SCHEDULE
Yoga - 8:00 a.m.
Zumba - 9:00 a.m.
Variety - 10:00 a.m.
June 6
Yoga: Ryan Nichols - Soul Fire Yoga
Zumba: Kimmi Martin Troy - Beacon Health & Fitness
Burn Boot Camp
June 13
Yoga: Caitlin Hubbard - Bend Yoga
Zumba: Tiffany Rusher & Lacey Peters - Elite Performance Center
Qigong: Natalie Kilheeney - Beyond Zen
June 20
Yoga: Lauren Plennert - Independent Instructor
Zumba: Olga Hodgetts - FitStop24 Granger
Mat Pilates Sculpt: Brittany Betz Lauer - Independent Instructor
June 27 YMCA Day
Yoga: JoAnne Firth - Independent Instructor
Zumba: Rian Hutamy - Independent Instructor
Mat Pilates: Karin Lanning - Independent Instructor
July 4
No Classes
July 11
Yoga: Steve Krojoniewski - Notre Dame
Zumba: Kim Hubble - CFX Mishawaka
Pilates: Vanessa Canal - Beyond Zen
July 18
Yoga: Melissa Gunter - Independent Instructor
Zumba: Carlitos Centellas - Howard Park
Boot Camp: Jessica Garretson - Elite Performance Center
July 25
Yoga: Dena Woods - Alchemy Healing Arts
Zumba: Rian Hutamy - YMCA
Mat Pilates: Karin Lanning - YMCA
August 1
Yoga: Courtney Canfield - Beyond Zen
Zumba: Jess Snyder - Independent Instructor
Boot Camp - Jessica Garretson - Elite Performance Center
August 8
Yoga: RA Vincent - Ra Yoga & Bodywork
Zumba: Julie Try Vidz - Robin's School of Dance
Slow Flow Yoga: Anna Cenova - Nirvana Yoga House
August 22
Yoga: Amanda Losch - Beyond Zen
WERQ: Natalie McClure - Independent Instructor
Mat Pilates Sculpt: Brittany Betz Lauer - Independent Instructor
August 29
Yoga: Misty Calhoun - Independent Instructor
Zumba: Olga Hodgetts - FitStop 24 Granger
Burn Boot Camp
ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
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The Downtown YMCA (111 W. Jefferson Blvd.) For more than 100 years, the YMCA has contributed to the lives of thousands of people of all ages, races, religions, and economic backgrounds in South Bend. We are a non-profit charitable organization like few others in the area. At the Y, we have the unique opportunity to touch the lives of infants, children, adults, and seniors throughout the Michiana community.
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Bend Yoga (321 S. Main St.) offers several varieties of both indoor and outdoor yoga classes and a meditation room. They are located in the Hibberd Building.
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Howard Park (219 S. St. Louis Blvd.) offers a variety of fitness classes throughout the week including Pound Fitness, Chair Yoga, and Mindful Yoga for All.
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Kroc Center (900 W. Western Ave.) offers group fitness classes that are designed to promote a fun workout experience with professional instructors and energetic classmates. They have over 15,000 square feet of state-of-the-art weight training equipment and cardiovascular machines. A sample of the Kroc Center’s group fitness programs include: Zumba, Indoor Cycling, Aqua Aerobics, Power Kick, Yoga, and Pilates.
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Therapeutic Indulgence (903 E. Jefferson Blvd.) is downtown South Bend’s premiere wellness center specializing in massage therapy, yoga, reflexology, skincare, waxing, and medical hypnosis. Our mission is to empower our clients with tools to help them achieve their wellness goals both at our spa and in their everyday lives. We believe that by helping our clients achieve wellness, we help our community, because a community that is healthy, is a community that thrives.
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Yoga for Everybody (808 W. Washington St.) takes place Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday at the Oliver Gardens - by the History Museum 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. May through September. All levels are welcome at these community yoga classes. Bring your own mat/towel/blanket or practice right in the grass.
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