Even if you enjoy the many Hendricks County parks and trails throughout the year, it can be tough to stick to your normal fitness regimen in the winter. It’s cold, we’ve been eating more over the holidays and it’s easier to push it off to another day or to a warmer season.
However, it’s important to stay active year-round. We want to maintain a strong immune system, work off those extra holiday calories and release those feel-good endorphins to combat the winter blues. Hendricks County has plenty of programs and opportunities to stay fit indoors during the winter months and many of them are great indoor activities for the entire family.
If you haven’t stopped by to see their new addition to the church, you’re missing out. In addition to the indoor soccer field used for open play, there is a walking track and a large, three-story playground so the kids can burn some energy while you get your walk in for the day.
When you're done on the track, grab a cup of coffee from the onsite, full-service coffee shop. Best of all, it’s free to the public and open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday-Sunday.
Connection Pointe offers a variety of fitness classes from boot camp to personal training. There’s a gym for a pick-up game of basketball or pickleball and a walking track.
Watch for special limited time classes like training for the Mini Marathon too. You can become a member to access all of the amenities or pay $3 per class or visit.
Classes for Jiu Jitsu, Muay Tai, wrestling and strength conditioning are offered and available to all ages. Former Navy SEAL, Kenneth Bigbee, Jr. owns the studio and has a teaching technique proven in both combat and competition.
Sign up to try something outside your comfort zone and learn a new skill while working out.
Sweat Like a Mother or S.L.A.M. has been gaining in popularity recently. It’s hosted by women, for women and there are indoor and outdoor options. Most importantly, what makes S.L.A.M. unique is, the kids are invited to attend. Bring the stroller or a picnic blanket, and they’ll have just as much fun as you do during your workout.
Classes are currently held at Avon Town Hall Park and Avon Christian Church. Leader, Maggie Glenn, hopes to expand to Plainfield and Brownsburg soon.

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This one is an obvious choice. Hendricks Regional Health YMCA in Avon offers a gym and a variety of fitness classes including Cardio Dance and Turbokick. There’s a four-lane lap pool and a wellness center, focused on everything from nutritious meal choices to dealing with diabetes or high blood pressure diagnoses.
You can sign up for a class as a non-member or become a member and take advantage of all of the amenities they offer for the entire family.
They’re not playing around at Major Sports Performance (MSP). Led by Jordan Peterson, a former four-sport athlete at Avon High School and college football player. He majored in fitness and nutrition, and he’s ready to pay it forward to students interested in improving their game and adults prepared to train like an athlete.
Club Sports are offered and Nutrition Coaching is an added benefit. Memberships and flex passes are available.
They have a little bit of everything at the Richard A. Carlucci Recreation and Aquatic Center including fitness classes, a gym with cardio and weight machines, 1/8-mile indoor walking track and a large gymnasium for basketball and other group sports.
Of course, the indoor aquatic park is also a great choice for lap swimming and water aerobics. The kids will be a big fan of this one during open swim time and for the littles, free childcare is included with admission/membership.
The Danville Athletic Club offers a state-of-the-art fitness center with treadmills, ellipticals, bikes and more. They also have two gyms – one, featuring multiple basketball courts.
The big draw to the Athletic Club is the affordability in membership prices, and the fitness area is accessible 24/7. So if you’re one of those late night or early morning exercisers, this might be the best option for you.