SUMMER FITNESS
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, as well as independent instructors.
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Classes are open to all ages and fitness levels.
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All classes are 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.
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Participants will need to sign a waiver once per summer.
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Hand sanitizer and bottled water will be made available but participants will need to provide their own yoga mats.
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Participants should dress in appropriate clothing and footwear, and bring adequate fluids.
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Participants will need to sign a waiver once per summer.
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Free parking is available on the street and in the Leighton Parking Garage.
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Any questions can be directed to Kylie at kcarter@downtownsouthbend.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.
2025 SCHEDULE
June 7
Yoga: Kimmi Troy - Beacon Health & Fitness
Zumba: Olga Hodgetts - Eastlake Granger
Boot Camp: Jessica Garretson - Elite Performance Center
June 14
Yoga: Caitlin Hubbard - Bend Yoga
Cardio Dance: Natalie McClure - Beacon Health & Fitness
Pilates: Mari Garza - DRIP Infrared
June 21
Yoga: Courtney Canfield - Beyond Zen
Zumba: Angelica Salazar - Independent Instructor
Qigong: Natalie Kilheeney - Beyond Zen
June 28
Yoga: Steve Krojniewski - True Balance Yoga
Zumba: Kim Hubble - CFX
Hip Hop: Jess Snyder - Independent Instructor
July 5
Yoga: Jessica Garretson - Elite Performance Center
Zumba: Julie Try - Eastlake Granger
Boot Camp: Jessica Garretson - Elite Performance Center
July 12
Yoga: Kay Woods - Soul Fire Yoga
Zumba: Olga Hodgetts - Eastlake Granger
HIIT: Burn Boot Camp
July 19
Yoga: Ra Vincent - Ray of Sun
Zumba: Kimmi Troy - Beacon Health & Fitness
HIIT: Jade Brumitt - Definition Gym
July 26
Yoga: Alyssa Rios - Soul Fire Yoga
Cardio Dance: Lacey & Tiffany - Independent Instructors
Grit: Heather Zobrosky - YMCA
August 2
Yoga: Melanie Como - Beyond Zen
Zumba: Lacey Peters - Elite Performance Center
HIIT: Kay Woods - Soul Fire Yoga
August 16
Yoga: Karin Lanning - YMCA
Zumba: Nicci D. - YMCA
Barre: Tara Velez - YMCA
August 23
Yoga: Amanda Losch - Beyond Zen
Zumba: TBD
HIIT: Mandy Love - The KROC Center
August 30
Yoga: Misty Calhoun - Edwardsburg Fitness Company
Zumba: Carlitos Centellas - Howard Park
Hip Hop: Michelle Doty - Independent Instructor
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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