Endeavor Health Fitness & Wellness - NCH

09/27/2026

Express Strength – 30 minutes

Enjoyed Beth’s 30-minute Step Express class? Join her for a 30-minute Strength class prior! This efficient, full-body workout is designed to build strength, improve muscular endurance, and leave you feeling accomplished. Using a mix of resistance exercises and functional movements, Beth will guide you through a fun, challenging class suitable for all fitness levels.

Mondays

6:50 a.m. – 7:20 a.m.

Aerobic Studio

09/25/2026

September Nutrition Lecture:
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates are your body's main source of fuel. There are "good" carbohydrates and "bad" carbohydrates and all of them can fit into a healthy diet.
Join Michelle and learn about which foods contain carbohydrates, how to make better carbohydrate choices, and how much carbohydrate you should have per meal, per day. This lecture will include why the Keto diet (low carbohydrate) is not recommended and how to eat to control your blood sugar levels – whether or not you are diabetic.
Date: Wednesday,
September 30th
Time: 6 – 7 PM
Cost: $5 members; $15 nonmembers; FREE to MedFit participants
Registration is required. Sign up at the Service Desk today or call (847)-618-3501.

09/24/2026

Pilates Open House
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
PILATES OPEN HOUSE - October 22–25
Come experience Pilates and discover what makes our studio special! Whether you’re new to Pilates or looking to take your practice to the next level, our Open House is the perfect opportunity to get moving, meet our instructors, and learn more about our offerings.
What to Expect
· 25-minute Pilates Intro — Choose a single or duet session w/ a family member or a friend
· Free for Members
· Advanced sign-up required
Members-Only Special Offers
· Purchase any 8-pack and receive 1 complimentary session
· Purchase any 12-pack and receive 2 complimentary sessions
· Open House participation is not required to take advantage of these offers.
Enter to Win!
· All Open House participants will be entered into a lottery for an Intro Starter Pack ($275 value)!
· Participation in the Open House is required to be eligible. Contact Bob @ 847-618-3634 or [email protected] to reserve your spot!

09/24/2026

09/23/2026

Trainer of the Month - Mike D.
How long have you been working here?
7 years
What do you enjoy about working here?
I love waking up and NOT dreading coming to work every morning. I enjoy the social aspect of working here and seeing like-minded people coming here for the same goal. A few family members were also members of the Wellness Center for a while so it was always nice feeling like you got a visit too.
What would you say you specialize in?
I recently earned a certification as an Adaptive Fitness Specialist for people with special needs. I work with our Cardiac Rehab classes and am a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and after work I coach a strength training class for high school students with special needs, so I’m pretty much all over the board.
What motivates you/passionate about?
I've grown up playing all sports. Before going to college, I had no interest in a desk job and no thought of what I might want to choose as a major until I learned about Exercise Science. As a kid I remember a conversation with my dad asking me about my favorite classes in school and telling him the only one I enjoyed was gym, and he jokingly said there was NO WAY I could major in gym... here we are! I feel like a lot of the really cool memories in my life have been athletic like running a marathon or Spartan Race. My wife coaches basketball for the Special Olympics and through her I have gotten involved as well. This past year her team won the state championship and every game was as exciting as can be not to mention everybody's celebration afterwards, so I have sports to thank for another incredible experience.
Who are you outside of the Wellness Center?
I like to stay active; my wife and I will go golfing (she is better than I am) or play tennis or any number of other sports really. We will steal my in-laws dogs for the day and go have fun with them. We really enjoy travelling and immersing ourselves in other cultures, because of this I have found myself becoming a bit more of a wine aficionado than I would've expected. Italy has become our go-to and we keep finding more and more cities and towns to explore and check off our list.

09/22/2026

September GUEST Lecture:
Ergonomics at Work & Home
Ergonomics is the science of fitting your workspace and home life to best fit your body. The main goal of proper ergonomics is to reduce physical stress, prevent
pain, and keep you comfortable while going about your daily life. Join one of our Physical Therapists, Jennifer Hogan, for an informational session on ERGONOMICS.
Topics include:
► Proper alignment & posture
► Posture and body mechanics in
the workplace
► Posture and body mechanics
at home and in the community
► Examples of exercises,
stretches, and positional changes

Date: Tuesday,
September 22nd
Time: 5:30 PM
Cost: $5 members; $15 nonmembers; FREE to MedFit participants

Registration is required. Sign up at the Service Desk today or call (847)-618-3501

09/21/2026

Join Thea for Spin & Sculpt on Saturday, September 26! 8 a.m. – 9 a.m.

Spin & Sculpt is the ultimate full-body workout combining high-energy indoor cycling with targeted strength training. Ride to the beat, build cardiovascular endurance, and then sculpt and tone with dumbbells. This dynamic class is designed to challenge your entire body while keeping the energy high and the music motivating. All fitness levels are welcome—come ready to sweat, strengthen, and have fun!

09/18/2026

Meet Stephanie! Our Newest Hire in Kids Club 🙂

Why are you excited to work at the Wellness Center?
I think it is cool to work somewhere that encourages healthy habits.

What are you most passionate about outside of work?
Outside of work I like to do anything that is active! I enjoy being outdoors and hanging out with my dog Remi.

If you could have dinner with anyone, who would it be?
Andy Cohen so I could ask about all the Housewives Drama.

Where is the best place you have ever traveled?
Ireland, the scenery and culture was the best!