Health & Fitness

Techny Prairie Activity Center will offer the “12 Days of Fitness” challenge in December, which will give members a chance to try out a variety of exercises and win prizes. The challenge begins Monday, December 4 and ends Friday, December 15. Daily exercises will be posted throughout the Fitness Center, with options for beginners and advanced levels.

In the five years since the Northbrook Park District began offering pickleball, the program has grown tremendously in the wake of the sport’s boom in popularity, both locally and across the country. To meet this steadily growing demand, the park district is expanding its indoor and outdoor pickleball offerings.

Member Appreciation Week takes place from Monday, November 6 through Saturday, November 11, when members can bring in guests for free with no guest passes needed. Free giveaways will include beanie hats, pom-pom hats, spoon mugs and possibly more. Want to take part? Become a member today!

The Northbrook Park District is offering a zero enrollment fee special in September for new members at Techny Prairie Activity Center. Typically, enrollment fees range from $75 for adults ages 18 and up, and $45 for seniors and youths. Add-on memberships typically require a $35 enrollment fee, which also will be waived in September.

Julie’s philosophy is all about helping people find joy in exercising and moving their bodies. “If people are not doing things that are enjoyable, they are not sticking with it,” she said. Julie has taught for a variety of gyms, park districts and large commercial clubs — everything from Body Pump to Cycle and Basic Yoga. She started her new role with the Northbrook Park District in May.

This sustainable and net zero certified facility features a 6,000 square foot fitness floor with cardio, strength and functional fitness equipment, two group fitness studios, an indoor track (8 laps …