Our Chicago Heights Fitness Center takes a focused, medically based approach to your fitness. Besides a 15,000-sq. ft. multi-court gym, an Aquatics Center, 2 indoor tracks, and the latest exercise equipment, we have on-staff physical and occupational therapists, registered dietitians, certified massage therapists, personal and group trainers–all designed to give you the ultimate fitness experience. *Franciscan Health Fitness Center does NOT accept any third party insurance programs or silver sneakers as a form of membership.
| Mon – Fri | | | 5:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. |
| Sat – Sun | | | 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. |
100 197th Pl, Chicago Heights, IL 60411
Franciscan Health Fitness Centers Chicago Heights offers multiple facilities that can be used for fitness activities ranging from running to pick up basketball.
1/8 Mile indoor run and walk track
1/4 Mile outdoor track
15,000 square foot multi-court gymnasium
The goal of our Extreme Fit Personal Training program is to maximize your fitness level, and help develop you in areas that matter to you. Our workouts are high-intensity team workouts that are fast, fun and proven to get rapid results.
Our Certified Personal Trainers specialize in strength training, weight loss, flexibility and overall quality of life using 9 unique training types.
Aquatic exercise takes advantage of water as a physically supportive environment conducive to helping members improve motion and flexibility while under reduced joint stress. Supervised by one of our trained professionals, aquatics can serve as a unique and advantageous alternative to other forms of physical exercise.
Combine high intensity interval training with water properties for a fun, effective workout to blast the calories.
Reduce stress on your joints through low impact, resistance based aquatics classes.
Develop cardiovascular endurance, strength, and flexibility without ever having to touch the floor.
Learn to swim with our 6-week American Red Cross swim lessons. Available for both adults and youth.
Cardio (or cardiovascular exercise), at Franciscan Health Fitness Centers, is every movement that gets your heart rate up and increases blood circulation. Franciscan Health Fitness Centers offer various types of cardio classes including high impact, low impact, interval/circuit, and athletic benefits. These types of cardio classes offer various specific benefits ranging from fat burning to increased cardio capacity.
Build cardiovascular strength with fast paced and energizing workouts.
Burn calories at any one of our cardio focused classes.
Target the entire body with a variety of fitness techniques including jump roping, resistance bands, intervals and weights.
Learn new and exciting workouts that keep your heart rate up and your body moving.
Cardio exercise in combination with strength training is crucial to maintaining the optimum balance of a healthy lifestyle, decreased body fat, and increased muscle mass. Franciscan Health Fitness Centers can recommend the right balance that fits with your lifestyle and goals.
Improve both your cardiovascular health and strength with the combination of cardio based training and resistance.
Learn new workout options such as tabata, HIIT, Les Mills and more.
Burn calories and build muscle in our variety of classes.
Prepare for daily functional activities with classes designed for those who are new to fitness or looking for a change in their daily workouts.
Cycling is a low-impact cardiovascular activity, that helps you workout your muscles, heart, blood vessels and lungs all at the same time. It’s great for improving your overall fitness level through deep breathing and increased body temperature. Plus it’s fun!
Decrease stress levels through exercise fueled by motivating techniques and music.
Burn fat while protecting your joints during our low impact, high energy cycling classes.
Improve your leg strength and build up your glute, hamstring, quad and calf muscles.
Enhance cardiovascular health at one of our cycling classes geared towards both the seasoned cyclist and the young at heart.
Dancing can be a fun and expressive way for people of all ages, shapes and sizes to stay fit. It’s a great cardio workout that has both physical and mental benefits. Zumba at Franciscan Health Fitness Centers is both a dance class and a fitness class that can provide a large calorie burn through concentrated aerobic activity.
Improve cardiovascular health with exciting and unique classes taught by high energy instructors.
Reduce stress through fun, upbeat workouts paired with motivating music.
Sculpt your body with non stop movement and learn easy to follow dance steps.
Get your cardio workout on and bust a move in style through Latin dance moves.
Strength training can help you keep and even increase your muscle mass at any age. The strength training programs at Franciscan Health Fitness Centers can help you reduce body fat, increase lean muscle mass, and burn calories–a key component of any health and fitness program.
Improve your strength with a variety of classes structured to help sculpt, define and build muscles.
Get a total body workout with exercises geared towards any level. Choose your own resistance and weight for a workout tailored to you.
Target the entire body with a variety of fitness techniques including resistance bands, intervals and weights.
Increase core strength, improve posture, balance and flexibility through innovative and challenging workouts.
Keeping your body toned not only improves your appearance, but can help your posture, give you added energy, confidence, and even help prevent chronic diseases. The range of classes at Franciscan Health Fitness Centers can help promote improved overall health, fitness and mental well-being.
Sculpt your body with exercises targeted to burn calories and increase lean muscles.
Improve your overall posture, balance and coordination.
Increase endurance and strength so you can perform activities of daily living with less effort.
Improve bones density and decrease your risk of osteoporosis.
Our virtual fitness options allow you to workout… virtually anywhere! Enjoy a variety of at home and in-club virtual workout options. Challenge yourself to a variety of workouts, powered by science, and proven to get results. Class options include strength, cardio, HIIT, dance, flexibility, and more. Virtual options may vary by club.
FRANCISCAN VIRTUAL FITNESS LIVE CLASSES
Can't make it in for a day? No problem, members can LIVE STREAM select classes from their favorite instructors nearly every day of the week!
FRANCISCAN VIRTUAL FITNESS ON-DEMAND
Get your workout in when it's convenient for you, from wherever you may be, over and over again with our FRANCISCAN VIRTUAL FITNESS ON-DEMAND library.
LES MILLS VIRTUAL
LES MILLS™ Virtual workouts combine our world-leading fitness programs with pumping sound and motivation from some of the hottest instructors on the planet.
Myzone WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY
Myzone is an innovative wearable heart rate based system that accurately and conveniently monitors physical activity based on your personal efforts and rewards you with MEPs.At Franciscan Health Fitness Centers, Pilates is focused on relaxing and strengthening muscles for toning your body, while Yoga uses the mind-body connection for improving the flexibility of your body and joints. Both provide a unique and positive approach to health and wellness.
Improve posture, alignment, balance and flexibility through a fun, stress relieving and low impact workout.
Build your core strength and develop lean muscles at our pilates classes. Classes are available for all ages and levels.
Reduce stress and anxiety with breathing exercises learned in one of our many yoga classes.
Burn fat with one of our more vigorous and fast paced Pilates or Yoga classes.
A total body workout using a barbell with light to moderate weights and high repetition. Class may be lead by an in-person or virtual instructor, details listed on the downloadable GX schedule.
Combines Pilates, Dance, and Functional Fitness Training. Using a ballet barre/light weights, challenge and engage your entire body and mind. Shoes optional. Grippy socks are recommended to keep from sliding.
An indoor cycling workout where you are in control. This low-impact exercise will take you on a journey of hill climbs, sprints, and flat riding.
A total body workout using a barbell with light to moderate weights and high repetition. Class may be lead by an in-person or virtual instructor, details listed on the downloadable GX schedule.
This innovative program involves cycling techniques modeled after outdoor cycling. Your ride can be easy or intense – you decide. Motivating techniques & music will allow you to take your workout to the next level.
Links multiple Hatha Yoga poses creating active, flowing movement. Improves strength, flexibility, endurance, and balance. Modifications and principles of alignment allow you to stay safe and feel challenged.
Take your aquatics training to the next level with our High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) class that will produce high powered results.
Join the dance party and get a great cardio workout with energizing dance moves. This class is a high energy cardiovascular workout that is easy on the joints.
Strengthen your body with weights and bands while seated. Low-impact on your joints.
Using only the resistance of the water, this class will improve mobility and increase your flexibility to help decrease pain.
A high-energy workout combining cardio, strength, and agility exercises that will also build cardio stamina, improve coordination, and agility.
An indoor cycling workout where you are in control. This low-impact exercise will take you on a journey of hill climbs, sprints, and flat riding.
A high-energy workout combining cardio, strength, and agility exercises that will also build cardio stamina, improve coordination, and agility.
A high-energy, challenging class for all levels that combines kickboxing, strength, and cardio.
A total body workout using a barbell with light to moderate weights and high repetition. Class may be lead by an in-person or virtual instructor, details listed on the downloadable GX schedule.
Leadership
Leadership
Leadership
Hey everyone I’m Michelle! I discovered my love for fitness on my own journey back in 2016. I realized that if I can do this so can others. Since then, I went to school and got my Associates Degree in Fitness and Exercise Science. I love being able to help others no matter what their goals are or fitness level. Lose weight, gain strength, work on balance or flexibility, I can help with it all. I make workouts fun no matter if they are laid back or beating you into the ground! I’m here to help guide you and give you that extra push. My mission is to make you feel better and see results. I’m silly, outgoing and you can always catch me dancing. I will definitely make you laugh and reach your goals! We can even dance it out between sets! Let me help guide you on your journey. You got this! The gym doesn’t ask questions, the gym understands. Let’s get this fitness party started!
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