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Inspiring Healthy Living in Southwest Michigan

First Tee - GFITM Did you know seventy one percent of the population in Berrien County is overweight or obese? Also, more than fourteen percent of Berrien County residents are diagnosed with diabetes – a growing health crisis in the United States.

It’s time to make a change.

At Lakeland, we want to help you make the most of opportunities available in southwest Michigan by inspiring you to live a healthier lifestyle. This means telling you about local, affordable, and unique exercise activities right here in your own backyard as well as providing tips and resources from our very own health experts.

Your Journey to Get Fit in the Mitt Starts Today!

Featured Video: Railsback Indoor Sports Expo (RISE)

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Get Fit in the Mitt - Episode 22 - Together, we RISE!

Railsback Indoor Sports Expo offers one-on-one private lessons for baseball, softball, soccer, and agility training.

Nov 19, 2019
Get Fit in the Mitt - Episode 21 - A Real-World Treasure Hunt

Geocaching is a real-world, outdoor treasure hunting game!

Jul 26, 2019
Get Fit in the Mitt - Episode 20 - Renaissance Athletic Center

Strength training is shown to have a number of health benefits.

Apr 24, 2019
Get Fit in the Mitt: Let's Battle

Battle Ropes work the whole body while moving weighted ropes in wave like motions with the arms.

Jul 17, 2018
Get Fit in the Mitt - Episode 18 - Kick Those Unhealthy Habits

Here in southwest Michigan people of all ages can participate in recreational soccer leagues year round.

Jun 11, 2018
Get Fit in the Mitt: Aerial Yoga

Learn to fly, and do many other yoga poses, on the aerial yoga hammocks available at The Collective.

Mar 06, 2018
Get Fit in the Mitt - Episode 17 - Give It a Tri

Jan 16, 2018
Get Fit in the Mitt – Episode 16 – An A“MAZE”ing Workout

A fall favorite of many is finding their way through a maze of corn. Although corn mazes are often seen as a recreational activity for the whole family, it provides a great opportunity to get those extra steps in without even realizing you’re working out.

Oct 30, 2017
GFITM Vlog - A Crossfit Community

Training at Crossfit Tides creates a bond among members that is authentic and real. Being held accountable, constantly improving, and growing are all things they do together.

Aug 30, 2017
Get Fit in the Mitt - Episode 1 - Weko Beach Workout

Find out simple ways to get moving at your desk during the work day.

Jun 06, 2017

Trending on Lakeland

Veggie Van to Offer Free Healthy Foods, Nutrition Information

The Veggie Van is making its way throughout Berrien County. This mobile farmer’s market will offer free, locally grown, top-quality, healthy fruits and vegetables, and nutrition information.

Lory’s Place to host Run Walk Rock 5K on May 20

On Saturday, May 20, Lory’s Place, the grief and healing center of Caring Circle and part of Corewell Health, will host its 19th annual Run Walk Rock 5K.

Niles and St. Joseph hospitals earn ‘A’ grades from Leapfrog Group

Today, Corewell Health Lakeland Hospitals in Niles and St. Joseph received “A” Hospital Safety Grades from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit watchdog that upholds patient safety standards in hospitals nationwide.

Corewell Health Welcomes New Certified Nurse-Midwife to Southwest Michigan

Corewell Health, the new name for Spectrum Health Lakeland, is pleased to welcome Aubrey Tompkins, CNM, to its medical staff. Tompkins is seeing patients alongside three physicians and two other providers at Southwestern Medical Women’s Health in Niles.

Corewell Health Welcomes New Advanced Practitioner to Cardiac Care Team in Southwest Michigan

Corewell Health is pleased to welcome Pansy Samuel, NP, to the heart and vascular medical staff. Samuel is seeing patients alongside ten cardiology physician specialists and eight advanced practitioners in Coloma, Niles and St. Joseph.

Lory’s Place to Host Several Social Events

Lory's Place, a grief healing and education team of Caring Circle and part of Corewell Health, is hosting a series of spring and summer social events. All the events are free to join and designed for individuals who have experienced the death of a significant person.

Community Members Encouraged to Donate Blood, Save Lives

Blood supplies across the state remain low, with some blood types in critical need. Corewell Health, in partnership with Versiti Blood Center of Michigan, is hosting a series of community blood drives in April and May.

Drug Take Back Day Encourages Disposal of Unwanted Medications

Community members will have the opportunity to dispose of unused and unwanted prescription drugs during a Prescription Drug Take-Back Day event in St. Joseph and Niles on Saturday, April 22.

Major Michigan Health Systems Transition to Optional Masking

After three years of caring for patients throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, many of Michigan’s major health systems are making masking optional in most areas over the next week.

Lory’s Place to Host Service of Remembrance

Community members are invited to attend “Celebration of Life,” a service of remembrance for those who have experienced the death of a loved one, on Thursday, April 27 at 5:30 p.m.

Corewell Health Offers Free Advance Care Planning Workshop

Corewell Health, the new name for Spectrum Health Lakeland, is offering free advance care planning (ACP) workshops.

Corewell Health Offers Free Program to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes

Corewell Health, the new name for Spectrum Health Lakeland, is currently enrolling people interested in joining its free in-person Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP).

Lory’s Place to Host Disney Trivia Night Fundraiser

Lory’s Place is hosting a Disney themed fundraising event open to the public on Thursday, April 6 at Union + Social located on 216 Court Street in St. Joseph.

Corewell Health Opens New Care Center in Niles

Corewell Health leaders, physicians, community partners and patients marked the opening of the newest facility in Southwest Michigan yesterday in Niles.

Corewell Health Welcomes Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Please welcome primary care provider, Chelsea Wagner, NP, to the pediatric and family care team at Southwestern Medical Primary Care in Niles and Buchanan.

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