Community Fitness Center
Membership Program
The Guadalupe Regional Fitness Center is more than just an
exercise facility. It is a comprehensive and individualized
wellness program focused on total health. Our goal is to
provide members with the knowledge and opportunity to achieve
optimal quality of life.
Upon joining the Fitness Center, each member receives a health
assessment and personal exercise prescription. The health
assessment includes a medical history review, body measurements
and a body composition analysis. Based on the assessment
results, the member then receives an individualized exercise
and fitness prescription, an orientation session with a
personal trainer regarding the equipment in the fitness
program, and a record for monitoring progress.
Click here for
a Membership Application.
Click here for a Health
History Questionnaire.
Corporate Membership
We can tailor a membership program to fit your company's
employee health benefit program. A minimum of five employees
must participate.
Personal Training
Guadalupe Regional Wellness Center offers a variety of personal training modalities for its members. Our Fitness Floor staff are degreed exercise physiologists, certified personal trainers, or both. Many of our trainers hold additional certifications in exercise specialties. They maintain their certification status through nationally recognized fitness and wellness organizations as well as ongoing continuing education.
Our trainers are available to answer questions about how to use the equipment, or to show you which exercise or piece of equipment is best suited to help you meet your personal fitness goals. Your personal training sessions are designed specifically for you, based upon your personal fitness needs, goals and physical abilities. Personal training can address many facets of your overall fitness goals — sport-specific, flexibility, run training, swimming lessons, strength training, toning, or improving quality of life.
Our Fitness Staff
• Erin Borchers, BA, ACSM Certified Personal Trainer, Exercise Physiologist
• Dane Boyle, BA, ACSM Certified Personal Trainer, Exercise Physiologist,
Community Wellness Director
• Laurina Bless, GFC, AFAA Certified Personal Trainer, AFAA Certified
Group Fitness Instructor, Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT),
Exercise Physiologist
• Virgle Crowson, BA, ACSM Certified Personal Trainer, Exercise
Physiologist
• Renee Sparks, Cooper PFS, Certified Nutritional Counselor (Cooper Clinic),
Exercise Physiologist
• Josh Wilson, M.Ed, ACSM Certified Personal Trainer, Exercise Physiologist
Personal Training Packages
| 30 MINUTES |
60 MINUTES |
| 1 session $25 |
1 session $40 |
| 10 sessions $220 |
10 sessions $350 |
Sessions are sold in either 30-minute or 1-hour increments and may also be purchased as introductory single sessions or in packages of 10 sessions. Larger packages available upon request. Partner packages also available.
Stop by our front desk or call (830) 401-7676 to schedule a personal training session with one of our Personal Trainers.
April Class Schedule
Current as of April 1, 2008
| TIME |
MONDAY |
TUESDAY |
WEDNESDAY |
THURSDAY |
FRIDAY |
SATURDAY |
6:15 a.m.
Pool |
Cardio Waves |
Indoor Cycling |
Cardio Waves |
Yoga
Ride |
Cardio Waves
Indoor Cycling |
|
8:00 a.m.
Pool |
Arthritis |
Arthritis |
Arthritis |
Arthritis |
Arthritis |
|
9:00 a.m.
Pool |
Cardio Waves
Cardio Dance |
Cardio Waves
Yoga |
Cardio Waves
Cardio Dance |
Cardio Waves
Yoga |
Cardio Waves
Zumba® |
Cardio Waves
|
10:30 a.m.
|
Muscle
Magic |
Gentle
Yoga |
Muscle
Magic |
Gentle
Yoga |
Muscle
Magic |
Zumba® |
11:30 a.m.
|
|
Zumba®
Gold |
|
|
|
|
3:00 p.m.
Pool |
Arthritis |
|
Arthritis |
|
Arthritis |
|
| 4:30 p.m. |
Indoor
Cycling |
Power
Yoga |
Zumba® |
Step
N
Sculpt |
|
|
5:30 p.m.
Pool |
Cardio Waves
Body Sculpting |
Cardio Waves
Zumba® |
Cardio Waves
Yoga Strength |
Indoor Cycling |
|
|
| 6:30 p.m. |
Zumba® |
|
No
Limits |
|
|
|
Classes, class times, and instructors are subject to change. For the most recent schedules, please call the Guadalupe Regional Wellness Center at 401-7676.
The wide variety of programs offered at Guadalupe Regional Wellness Center is second to none! We take great pride in the knowledge and experience of each of our group fitness instructors and personal trainers.
Our Certified Instructors
| Dane Boyle, Director
Laurina Bless, GFC
Shannon Benbow
Erin Borchers
Veronica Carter
Melissa Castillo
|
Virgle Crowson
Brenda Moore
Renee Sparks
Shirley Svoboda
Josh Wilson
|
Class Description
Arthritis Water: A water exercise class designed for members who have specific arthritic problems. It is a lower intensity class that incorporates all water exercises specific for those suffering from arthritis.
Body Sculpting: Reshape your body using weights appropriate to your fitness level. This class is sure to blast all the major muscle groups. ***Please bring a mat.***
Cardio Dance: Get a GREAT cardio workout with low and moderate impact moves! Burn calories and have lots of FUN. Muscular conditioning segment included.
Cardio Waves: This class has high intensity and aerobic activity in the shallow water. This workout consists of aquatic movements that encourage cardiovascular fitness. No swimming ability necessary. Ride the waves to physical fitness. Fun for all fitness levels!
Gentle Yoga: Designed for the active mature adult to build strength and flexibility (performed in a chair).
Indoor Cycling: Reduce stress, increase cardiovascular fitness or burn 500 calories — whatever the reason, this class will get your heart pounding! This low-impact class meets the needs of all fitness levels. Call today to reserve your spot.
Muscle Magic: A milder version of the Body Sculpting class. This workout tones all major muscle groups without building bulk. This is ideal for the mature adult seeking to increase bone density and boost metabolism.
No Limits: An all-level class for anyone who wants to develop muscular strength and endurance. Learn proper lifting techniques and challenge yourself to an invigorating resistance workout.
Power Yoga: An energetic flowing sequence of postures and poses. Focuses on breathing techniques allowing you to gently flow from one pose to another. Class focuses on body weight-bearing exercises, stability and balance.
Step N Sculpt:: This class incorporates the benefits of step aerobics with body sculpting. SNS is divided into both step and resistance training. A great cardio workout with the benefits of strength training. Sweat, lift, and have fun!
Yoga: Bring mind and body together using mindful movement, core stabilization techniques and unified body movements. This class is for all fitness levels and will increase strength, flexibility and balance of the entire body. ***Please bring a mat.***
Yoga Ride: Perfect for people who want it all, this indoor cycling/yoga combo session invigorates you to start your day!
Yoga Strength: A challenging workout that fuses functional strength and flexibility with the added benefits of resistance training
Zumba®: Dance your way to a fitter you! Exciting and unique Latin moves and rhythms. Zumba, the class that is taking the U.S. by storm!
Zumba Gold®: The same exciting Latin dance rhythms created in Zumba® designed for the older adult or the beginner. It’s great for the mind, body and soul.
Equipment and Resources
• Cross trainers
• Elliptical trainers
• Free weights
• Full circuit of weight machines:
• Icarian
• Hammer Strength
• 20' X 50' indoor heated pool
• Hot tub
• Racquetball Courts
• Seated steppers
• Stationary Bikes
• Treadmills
• Professional staff which includes certified personal
trainers, certified group fitness instructors and exercise
specialists available.
Fitness Center Membership Fees
| MEMBER(S)* |
MONTHLY
ELECTRONIC |
MONTHLY
NON-ELECTRONIC |
ONE TIME
PROCESSING FEE |
| Individual |
$43.30 |
$45.00 |
$50.00 |
| Family of 2 |
$64.95 |
$67.50 |
$75.00 |
| Family of 3 |
$86.60 |
$90.00 |
$100.00 |
| Family of 4 |
$108.25 |
$112.50 |
$125.00 |
*A family member is defined as a member of the immediate family, age 18 or older, living in the same household.
Massage Therapy
A registered massage therapist is available at the Fitness
Center for both one-hour and half-hour appointments. Massage therapy available Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Massage Therapy Session Fees
| ONE HOUR |
HALF HOUR |
| $40 |
$25 |
OUTPATIENT REHABILITATION
The GRMC Outpatient Rehabilitation Department provides comprehensive
outpatient therapy services, including physical, occupational
and speech therapy. The department works to help individuals
who have sustained a debilitating injury or illness, including
orthopedic disorders, strokes, amputation, neurological
or muscular disorders, arthritis, neck and back injury or
multiple trauma. The department is staffed by an experienced
group of licensed caring professionals. Our department is
accredited by the Joint Commission on the Accreditation
of Health Care Organizations (JACHO). The GRMC Outpatient
Rehabilitation Department offers traditional therapy services
in addition to aquatic therapy, work conditioning programs
and functional capacity evaluations. Our facility is easily
accessible and is located in the rearmost section of the
Wellness Center. Ample parking is provided.
The department provides an array of facilities and equipment
to aid patient recovery:
• Spacious rehabilitation gym
• Private treatment rooms
• Physical conditioning area
• Aerobic
• Weight room
• Aquatic therapy
• 20’ x 30’ pool for shallow and deep
water treatment activities
• Handicapped accessible
• 8’ x 8’ therapeutic hot tub
• Locker rooms, showers
• Work simulation equipment
Services are available with a physician referral, Monday
through Friday from 8:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m. Guadlalupe Valley
Hospital accepts Medicare, Medicaid, Workers’ Compensation
and most major insurance carriers. Insurance billing is
provided through the medical center. For more information, call
(830) 401-7665.
Outpatient Physical Therapy
Physical therapy assists in functional recovery from illness,
post-surgical limitations, neurological disorders or other
painful conditions. Patients undergo an initial evaluation
by a licensed Physical Therapist. Individualized treatment
plans are designed based on evaluative findings. Treatment
options are chosen to maximize rates of recovery.
Occupational Therapy
The Occupational Therapy staff works to improve patient
quality of life by promoting maximal function, helping patients
lead independent, productive, satisfying lives after a serious
illness, injury or surgery. The department assesses individuals
of all ages and provides treatment for disorders such as:
• Arthritis
• Stroke and neurological disorders
• Hand trauma (custom splint fabrication)
• Orthopedic or sports related injury
• Developmental disabilities
Speech Therapy
Speech Therapy helps restore comprehensive verbal skills
and swallowing abilities to enhance quality of life. Our
Speech-Language Pathologist evaluates each patient and designs
an individualized treatment plan for:
• Speech impairment resulting from a medical condition
• Voice disorders
• Swallowing disorders
The Speech-Language Pathologist holds a Master’s
Degree in Communication Disorders and Sciences and is certified
by the American Speech-Language Hearing Association.
Aquatic Therapy
Aquatic therapy utilizes the buoyancy, resistance and
pressure of water to lessen stress on joints and encourage
movement that otherwise might not be possible with traditional
treatments. Aquatic therapy is often used in conjunction
with traditional therapeutic approaches to help patients
make advances in movement, weight bearing and pain control
early in therapy.
Work Conditioning
The Work Conditioning Program works to restore function,
promote physical fitness and prepare patients to return
to work. Each patient is assessed according to job demands,
functional deficits, dexterity, range-of-motion, strength
and reflexes. According to the assessment, an individualized
treatment plan is developed and implemented. Progress is
monitored throughout the therapeutic process to ensure that
progress is directed toward return to work.
Functional Capacity Evaluations
Functional capacity testing helps determine an individual’s
ability to return to work as well as the status of the patient’s (or person’s)
occupational disability. Individual assessments are conducted
by a licensed Physical Therapists. Assessments include strength,
flexibility, balance, coordination, cardiovascular condition
and body mechanics as they relate to job performance and
ability.
CARDIAC REHABILITATION
The Cardiac Rehabilitation Program is a multi-disciplinary
program that involves exercise, education, and group discussion.
Qualifying Criteria for Cardiac Rehab
- Stable Angina
- Heart Attack (MI)
- Coronary Bypass Surgery
- Heart or Heart/Lung Transplant
- Valve Repair or Replacement
- Cardiac Cath/PTCA with or without Stent Placement
Participants must have
a doctor’s order to be admitted to the program.
Exercise sessions are held three times a week — Monday,
Wednesday and Friday — and last approximately one hour.
Participants’ heart rates and rhythms and blood pressures
are monitored throughout each session. Education classes
are held on a weekly basis, and topics include nutrition,
exercise after a heart attack, CHF, angina and chest pain,
cardiac medications, living wills, and stress management.
The Cardiac Rehabilitation Program staff includes a Registered
Nurse, Registered Respiratory Therapists and a personal
trainer, all certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support.
For more information, call (830) 401-7414.
Vital Steps
Vital Steps is designed to meet the needs of people with
special health concerns, such as asthma, arthritis, bronchitis,
arrhythmia, congestive heart failure, high blood pressure,
diabetes, obesity or cancer. This supervised fitness program
aims to help participants better understand how to manage
their disease process and to make regular exercise a part
of their lives.
Each exercise session includes time on a treadmill, stationary
bicycle and recumbent step machine. Participants receive
continual education on a variety of health and lifestyle
management topics, including proper nutrition, stress management
and medication management.
Vital Steps is managed by a Fitness Specialist, and each
class is supervised by CPR certified exercise specialists,
respiratory therapists and certified personal trainers.
Participants’ heart rates are monitored before and
after each exercise session and, if necessary, during the
session. Oxygen saturation and blood sugars are also monitored
as needed.
Individuals enroll in Vital Steps with the approval of
their physicians. The program is 3 months long (36 sessions).
Classes are held Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and each
class lasts approximately one hour. For more information,
call Michelle Young, Program Coordinator at (830) 401-7624 or
email her.
Vital Steps Membership Fees
(applies to general Fitness Center Membership)
| MONTHLY |
ONE TIME PROCESSING FEE |
| $100 |
$50 |
Hours of Operation
M-Th 5:00 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. (Pool opens at 8:15 a.m.)
F 5:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. (Pool opens at 7:15 a.m.)
Sa 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (Pool is open from 8:15 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.)
Closed Sunday
CONTACT INFORMATION
Guadalupe Regional Wellness Center
1339 East Court Street
Seguin, Texas 78155
Phone: (830) 401-7676
Fax: (830) 401-7678
website
Community Wellness Director
Dane Boyle, BA, ACSM, CPT
(830) 401-7372
email
Rehabilitation Services Director
Julie Pulcipher, PT, PhD
(830) 401-7281
email
