Adult Wellness Programs

ONGOING WELLNESS PROGRAM

CONSULTATION TUESDAYS
Come utilize our professional staff to help keep your goals in sight. On the 2nd Tuesday of every month, you can receive a FREE Fitness Assessment or Body Fat Analysis (by appointment only). This is a great way to keep track of your fitness progress. You must also be an active HRC Fitness Center member to be eligible for this. Call to schedule an appointment with our Fitness Specialist at 623-2658.

BLOOD PRESSURE CHECK
Have you had your blood pressure checked lately? You can have your blood pressure checked monthly or weekly for FREE.  A personal card will be kept on file at the HRC Fitness Center.

WEEKLY WEIGH-IN IT’S “FREE”
Staying motivated to lose those extra pounds can be very challenging. Let us help you by dropping in weekly to weigh in. A personal weigh-in card will be started for you, and each week you will chart your progress toward your goal. There is no charge!

SENIOR HOUR IN THE FITNESS CENTER
Come exercise and feel at home with others your speed and your style. This is an hour-long period every weekday Monday through Friday from 9:00 - 10:00 am. This segment of the day is catered for our Senior and Adult participants who may feel out of place with the younger crowd. Come try our facility in a more welcoming environment.

HRC GYM DAILY WALKERS
Come use the HRC Gyms when it is too cold or wet to walk outdoors. Keep track of your mileage, and at 100 miles you will receive a t-shirt. Just fill out a log sheet at the front desk to get started. Times are available all day to walk, however, the best time to walk is between 5:00am - 12:00 pm Monday - Friday.  Check our web page or call the office to confirm the open gym time. Walking distances:
Walk all 3 gyms - 9 laps = 1 mile
Walk Gym #1 & #2 - 12 laps = 1 mile
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TAI CHI - YOGA FUSION
Fusion is the blending of Tai Chi, and Hatha yoga! This program gently guides you through a simple Tai Chi workout, emphasizing continuity, connection, and a feeling of FLOW. Perfect for beginners and seniors. Enjoy this tai chi practice.
Entry Deadline:  Drop-In
Entry Fee:  $1.00
Held on:  Wednesdays – October 4 – April 24
Time:  1:00 – 1:30 pm
Age:  18 & older
Location:  Fitness Center Studio 1
Limitations:  Min. 5   Max. 15

BEER OLYMPIC CHALLENGE RUN
Did you have problems getting your fill of yard games this year? Get ready to unleash your inner Olympian at the Beer Olympics. There’s really nothing like gathering together for a fun run with friends and then adding some beer-drinking games. Then this is the event for you.  Come play some games with a drink in hand (Gatorade & water for those non-beer drinkers). Compete in yard game challenges for prizes. Did we forget to mention, you must take a drink before moving on? Don’t be the one left out of the fun sign-up now.
Entry Deadline:  October 11
  for guaranteed shirt October 9
Entry Fee:  $15.00 - Includes shirt,
  koozie, & cup w/beer
Held on:  Saturday, October 14
Time:  8:00 – 9:00 am
Ages:  21 & older
Location:  Bickle-Schmidt Sports Complex

NO WITCHIN HALLOWEEN WORKOUT
Meet us Friday night for a glow neon spook-a-roo workout with our DJ spinning the tunes. We will have a few tricks up our sleeve when it comes to this Halloween workout. Find you strength and cardio working out and end with a 321 yoga strength core stretch. Before heading home enjoy some refreshing snacks and drinks. Music is provided by our DJ Kevin Sauer with Midnight Productions.
Entry Deadline:  October 25
Entry Fee:  $5.00
Held on:  Friday, October 27
Time:  5:30 – 7:00 pm
Age:  18 & older
Location:  Fitness Center Studio 1
Instructor:  Gail Wickham & Karla Lacy
Limitations:  Min. 5   Max. 25

CORPORATE WELLNESS CHALLENGE
ATTENTION Corporate Wellness Members: How about a fun competition among employees and other businesses in town? This is a fun and healthy way to keep you and your employees motivated throughout the holidays and winter months. There are three different monthly challenges and corporate winners each month will receive a free month’s membership.
You must be a participating Corporate Wellness and Health Incentive company to participate in this program. Not a member? Ask how to become a member. Just need a minimum of 5 participants within your company to receive a membership discount year-round and eligibility to participate in free programs like this one. Call for more details!
Entry Deadline:  October 25
Entry Fee:  FREE
Held on:  Session 1: Wednesday, November 1
  Session 2: Friday, December 1
  Session 3: Tuesday, January 2
Location:  Fitness Center

RUNNERS STRENGTH & MOBILITY
Are you looking to boost your running longevity?  Join me for a 14-week course of mobility and strength class to keep you going through the winter months. This program will not only keep your joints healthy but also the ligaments and tendons surrounding them. If you want to stay running for life this is the mobility & strength program for you.
Deadline:  November 1
Fee:  $15.00
Held on:  Thursdays - Nov. 9 - February 9
Time:  5:15 -5:50 am
Limitations:  Min. 5   Max. 20
Held:   Leisure Center
Instructor:   Gail Wickham

FUN AND FITNESS – SENIOR STYLE!
Join the Hays Recreation and FHSU Health & Human Performance students, as we share ways to get and stay healthy. There will be a variety of ways we will show you to keep you and your joints moving. PLUS, you will not want to miss door prizes and refreshments!
Entry Deadline:  NONE, just come on Nov. 14
Entry Fee:  FREE
Held on:  Tuesday, November 14
Time:  1:00 pm
Ages:  Geared to those that are 55+
Location:  Fitness Center Studio 1 & 2

BLACK FRIDAY BOOTCAMP
We all LOVE Thanksgiving! But, many of us have regrets about the whole pie we ate or the fact that we made 6 trips through the food line. Don’t worry, we have you covered. This Bootcamp will BURN all those excess and unwanted calories, in one swoop! So, if you’re feeling sluggish, and want a safe, effective, workout, look no further.
IT’S FREE! GOBBLE, GOBBLE!
Entry Deadline:  NONE
Entry Fee:  FREE
Held on:  Friday, November 24
Time:  9:00 am
Location:  Fitness Center Studio 1

HOT YOGA
Come and join us with your yoga practice in a heated studio to keep the muscles warm throughout the class, which helps students achieve typically deeper stretches than regular yoga classes. Props maybe included in the classes. Mats are provided but you are welcome to bring your own.
Entry Deadline:  Drop-In
Entry Fee:  $1.00
Held on:  Thursdays – Dec. 7 – Feb. 29
Time:  5:30 - 6:15 am
Location:  Fitness Center Studio 2
Limitations:  Min. 5   Max. 15

TABATA & TEA
What a perfect Saturday morning. Get your heart pumping with a workout, stretch with yoga and then relax with a cup of tea and muffins to stay or to go. Sounds like the perfect way to start your weekend.
Entry Deadline:  NONE
Entry Fee:  FREE
Held on:  Saturday, December 2
Time:  7:30 – 8:15 am
Location:  Fitness Center/Studio 1
Instructor:  Gail Wickham & Karla Lacy

HRC NEW YEAR PALOOZA
Come spend the morning meeting instructors and trainers, and tour our beautiful facility at Hays Rec Fitness. This will be a free event!  We will sample some of our Group Classes, as well as have drawings for door prizes and half-priced punch cards. Don’t miss out on this.
Entry Fee:  Free
Held on:  Saturday, January 6
Time:  8:00 am
Location:  Fitness Center

NEW YEAR BOOTCAMP
Ready to begin a New Year? 60 minutes each Saturday for six (6) weeks is all it takes to get you on your way. ALL fitness levels are welcome as modifications can always be made. We use, body weight, strength, interval training, and FUN to help you start your New Year off right! Prizes are awarded for participating and a private Facebook group for support, and a T-shirt/Tank all included!
Entry Deadline:  January 10
Entry Fee:  $30.00
Held on:  Saturday’s - January 13 – February 17
Time:   8:00 – 9:00 am
Location:   Fitness Center Studio 1