A Healthy Lifestyle in The Bend
Whether it's a New Year's resolution or we simply want to be healthier at any time of year, there are places to go and things to do around South Bend/Mishawaka that can help us meet our goals.
It Starts in the Kitchen
It's possible to eat out AND eat healthy. Here's a list of a few spots around The Bend that have a healthy side to the menu.
Get Active
Getting out and moving is a great way to stay fit and healthy, and there are plenty of ways to do it.
Hit the Gym
Whether you want to go at your own pace, join a fitness class to help get you motivated, or seek personal training to get the results you want, we have a whole list of great gyms and fitness centers to get you going.
Outdoor Activities
Is nature more your scene? The St. Joseph River Valley offers plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, kayaking or rafting down the East Race Waterway. There are also many winter activities to peak your interests, such as skiing, skating and so much more.
Indoor Adventures
Beat the outdoor elements and adventure inside. Head to Sky Zone Trampoline Park in Mishawaka to experience the weightlessness of bouncing and flipping on wall-to-wall trampolines. Enjoy a game of ultimate dodgeball, a high-flying basketball slam dunk or flying into 10,000 foam cubes. Challenge yourself at rock climbing at Generations AdventurePlex or bouldering at Apex Climbing Gym.
Tap into Wellness
Pursue healthy habits and taking better care of your mind and body at these popular wellness spots around town.
Spa Day
Unwind at area spas that offer massages, facials and other experiences for your mind and body. Mixing treatments into your health routines can maximize your overall wellness!
Stretch into Yoga
Physical, mental and spiritual wellness collide with yoga and pilates classes. Yoga can help support stress management, mental health, healthy eating and quality of sleep.
A Deeper Level
Work into a deeper flexibility with one-on-one stretch sessions with trained Flexologists at StretchLab. Pay a visit DRIP Infrared and sweat out toxins in their saunas, boost energy and circulation with a cold plunge, reduce inlamation with red light therapy and so much more.





























