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This event gives whole families the opportunity to swim at the LifeCenter. Open only to members and their immediate family. There is a minimum of one adult per two children. Program takes place in the East Pool and children must be 13 years of age or younger. Registration opens two weeks prior.

A comprehensive 9–week course, which allows you to learn about health, fitness and wellness in a supportive and encouraging environment. This program offers the practical knowledge necessary to create the foundation for long–term success in leading a healthy lifestyle. Recommended for those that know they need to exercise but don't know where or how to begin.

It’s February and you are itching to run! Too cold outside, not enough shoveled paths and the sidewalks are slippery—we have the answer and a challenge for you!

 

Galter LifeCenter (GLC) and the American Cancer Society (ACS) are teaming up to provide an opportunity to fund raise for an important cause and revive your mileage this winter.

 

No registration fee; just sign up, log your miles, and rally up some support for a good cause!  

  • Agree to run 26.2 miles between February 19 and February 26.
  • Log your miles in a binder at our Fitness Desk
  • Running can be done inside or outside, on a treadmill or the track.
  • Agree to raise a minimum of $150.
  • ACS will provide a fundraising website where donations can be made or you can mail them to ACS.
  • First and last mile party on both Sundays from 2–3 p.m.(participation is optional and will be for a kick-off, encouragement, dedications and congratulations).

 

All participants will receive an event t-shirt, in addition you will also receive an ACS "Determination" running shirt upon successfully raising at least $150.

In celebration of National Nutrition Month, Galter is hosting a FREE Nutrition Fair which is open to the community. Come talk with GLC Registered Dietitians about your nutrition questions, grab a healthy snack donated by Whole Foods, enter a raffle for free nutrition counseling sessions and receive healthy eating information and discounts on nutrition services and products. Bring the whole family and learn something new.

Stop by the information tables and get to know your GLC Registered Dietitians. Have your nutrition questions answered.

Come to our Pilates Demo where our certified Pilates instructors will be demonstrating exercises on the different apparatuses and answer all of your questions.

This popular program uses Polar heart rate monitors, team workouts with a trainer (3-4 people), cardio coaching and competition to get you fitter, faster, stronger!  Meet for 13 weekly workouts with your team; score points by training smart and making fitness improvements.  Top 3 teams split a prize bank of GLC gift cards. 

RUN/BIKE/SWIM – Join us for our annual Triathlon Training. Whatever your Triathlon goal may be we would love for you to join our team! Our experienced coaching staff will provide programming plus lots of tips, motivation and fun during this 12-week comprehensive training session.

The course includes:

  • Weekly training sessions on Saturday mornings
  • Core and flexibility training
  • Tips, motivation and fun
  • If you choose we will finish the session with a race!

We will do the Twin Lakes Triathlon in Palatine, IL on June 24. Advanced registration for this race is due in March, before the course starts. Please contact Leslie Mras ext. 7341 if interested in the race and program.

Bike, bike helmet and the ability to swim are all required.