At Avera Marshall Regional Medical Center, we not only help people recover from illness and injury, we also help people stay healthy. We know that safe, regular exercise is one way that people can maintain and improve their health. The Wellness Center, on the fourth floor of the medical center, provides a safe, structured environment and skilled staff to help people of all fitness levels achieve their wellness goals. The center features:

• Cardiovascular equipment (treadmills, bikes, steppers, rowers, ellipticals, arm ergometer and NuStep)
• Handicap accessible equipment
• Aerobics room
• Weight machines
• Free weights
• Locker rooms with saunas
• Qualified staff including exercise physiologists, exercise specialists, and certified aerobics instructors
• Fitness assessments (staff will test body composition, aerobic capacity and flexibility)
• Personal training

The center also has a number of programs targeted at specific groups:

Early Bird Stretch & Flex: This free program is held at the Marshall Area Senior Center for ages 60 and older. It is held 8:30-9:00 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. It includes warm-up exercises, stretching and strength training.

Peak Performance: Peak Performance is a six-week/18-session strength and conditioning program designed to improve the athlete's strength, speed and agility. The program consists of three main training protocols: running, plyometric and strength. After participating in Peak Performance, athletes can expect to improve their quickness, sprint speed, strength, biomechanics and confidence. For more information, contact Theresa at Theresa.Boeck@averamarshall.org

Phase IV Rehab: This program targets individuals who have special needs including diabetes, heart disease, pulmonary disease, geriatric, orthopedic limitations, arthritis, fibromyalgia or anyone starting a new exercise program. Sessions are supervised by an exercise physiologist who monitors heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen levels, blood glucose and exercise progress. Staff also guide participants in proper warm up, stretches, cardiovascular exercise and cool down. For more information, contact Krista at Krista.Zeug@averamarshall.org

Fitness Training Services: Wellness Center staff are available to guide and motivate members one-on-one in their exercise programs. Whether it's a single personal training session to help adjust an exercise program or a 12-week program to encourage lifestyle changes, staff can give you the knowledge and support to help you meet your goals.

Aerobics: Aerobics classes are included in the Wellness Center membership. Non-members may join by purchasing a punch card at the frontdesk. Classes include:

• Butts & Gutts: a 1/2 hour class of body toning and sculpting
• Senior Aerobics: a 1/2 hour class of toning, line dancing and aerobic dance
• Yoga: a one-hour class of stretching and relaxation techniques
• Pilates: a 45-minute class using your own body resistance against gravity while staying in constant motion

Aerobic Punch Cards:
One-hour classes $60 for 20 punches
Half-hour classes $40 for 20 punches

Wellness Center Membership Fees:

Monthly Payments by Electronic Transfer of Funds

Six Month Membership (Save $25)

Family	$287/six months
Couple	$227/six months
Single	$167/six months

Annual Membership (Save $60)

Family	$564/year
Couple	$444/year
Single	$324/year

Orientation/Joining Fees

Family	$80
Couple	$60
Single	$35

Guest Fee $6.00/day or $15.00/week All memberships subject to tax

Hours:

Monday - Thursday	5:30 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Friday	5:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Saturday	9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sunday	Noon - 6 p.m.

Internships: The Wellness Center will accept up to three students per semester for a 30-40 hour per week internship. Interns must be available for the full semester. Students are advised to take only minimal classes or no classes while doing the internship. The internship is a non-paid position.
To be accepted, students must complete an application and go through an initial evaluation.
For more information about internships at the Wellness Center, contact Kari at Kari.Bailey@averamarshall.org.

Contact Us: For more information on any of the above programs, contact the Wellness Center at (507) 537-9094 or carol.biren@averamarshall.org