Erica and Nikki's Fitness Edge

06/13/2026

Nothing going on this weekend and finding yourself reaching for snacks out of boredom? Get active!

Go for a walk—it looks like it’s going to be a beautiful weekend for it. Use the extra time to start that craft or project you’ve been thinking about and keep your hands and mind occupied.

Take some time to pamper yourself with an at-home spa day. Call a friend and see if they’re up for a thrifting adventure. Read a book. Work in the garden. Tackle a small project around the house.

Food doesn’t have to be the cure for boredom. Fill your time with activities that bring you joy, help you relax, or get you moving. 🙌🏻💪🏻❤️

06/13/2026

You can be busy and still stay on your wellness path. How do we do that? Planning.

If you have events coming up, make a plan for your food. Eat before you go, pack nutritious options, or leave room in your day to enjoy a treat. All of these strategies can work.

Don’t go in blind—you’ll only frustrate yourself. We can have fun, enjoy special occasions, and still be wellness-minded. 🙌🏻💪🏻❤️

06/12/2026

Thinking about wellness as an overall lifestyle rather than focusing on a single goal can be helpful because our health goals are all connected.

If your goal is weight loss, being mindful of calorie intake is important, and maintaining a calorie deficit is necessary for losing weight. Physical activity can help support that goal.

If your goal is improving energy levels, the food you eat plays a major role, but quality sleep is also essential. Better energy often makes it easier to be more active throughout the day.

If your goal is better sleep, managing stress, staying active, eating a balanced diet, and building time for rest into your routine can all contribute to improved sleep quality.

If your goal is building strength and muscle tone, both nutrition and physical activity are key, but adequate sleep and energy levels are important for recovery and performance as well.

All of these factors contribute to overall wellness, and each one influences the others. What I found in my own journey is that working on all aspects of wellness created benefits in multiple areas of my life, often helping me reach goals I wasn’t even directly focused on.

06/11/2026

More down time this summer?? Check out a class with us at the Kendallville YMCA 🙌🏻💪🏻❤️

06/08/2026

No group fitness classes tonight. We hope to be back tomorrow.

Update! Good news!! 24/hr access will be available tonight as normally scheduled beginning at 8:30pm!!

Please watch our page or visit our website www.coleymca.net for updates or re-opening. Thank you.

04/08/2026

We have a class for everyone and you can get started anytime!! Come have fun and get healthy with us at the Cole Center YMCA!! 💪🏻❤️

04/05/2026

Come check out Synergy next week! We can’t wait to get back to classes 💪🏻❤️

04/04/2026

Also making a comeback on Tuesday April 7th!! Come check out this fun high energy workout!! 💪🏻❤️

04/04/2026

Coming back on Tuesday April 7th!! Join us for a class next week and start your fitness journey. Can’t wait to see everyone 💪🏻❤️

04/02/2026

We will make our triumphant return on Monday April 6th!! Join a class next week!! ❤️💪🏻