Wellness Center

The Arkansas Methodist Medical Center Wellness Center is a hospital-based fitness center open to the community 24 hours a day/7 days a week/365 days a year. The facility offers traditional fitness equipment complete with over 150 pieces of free weights, 15 selectorized weight machines, 15 cardiovascular machines, and a cushioned indoor walking path. The unique features of a medical component include monitoring of blood pressure, body composition, lung capacity and nutritional analysis to assist in achieving a healthy lifestyle.

The focus of the AMMC Wellness Center is to be an extension of the Arkansas Methodist Medical Center’s mission of health, hope and healing.

For more information about the AMMC Wellness Center, its membership plans or class options, please call 870-239-7028 or e-mail wellness@arkansasmethodist.org.

Membership Plans include:
Group Fitness Classes (Les Mills Body Flow, Les Mills Body Pump, Matrix, Silver Sneakers Fitness Program, Sport Specific Program, Step Plus and Zumba) 
Individual
Couples
Seniors (55 Plus)
Students
Government (non-military)
Corporate
AMMC and Affiliates (Employees, Physicians, Boards, Spouses and Dependents)

The AMMC Wellness Center is a national member of the Medical Fitness Association of Hospital Based Wellness Centers throughout North America and abroad.

Services and Amenities:
Fitness Assessments -We encourage all new members to obtain an initial fitness assessment. Contact the Wellness Center to schedule an initial assessment to determine your beginning level of training. A physician referral may be required.

Fitness Orientation -An orientation of the equipment to familiarize members with the cardiovascular and strength equipment is provided upon request.

Fitness Evaluation -A fitness evaluation is provided for those who engage in personal training programs to determine their fitness levels based on age and gender adjusted tables.

Fitness Profiles -Fitness profiles are provided free every three months upon request. As a member, you simply request a blood profile voucher. Blood cholesterol and blood sugar samples are then taken to determine your fitness profile.

Amenities -The Wellness Center provides locker rooms and lockers for both genders. Towels, soap and changing areas are also available.

Venice Nutrition - Your personalized Body Confidence Plan is your "game plan" for success. This includes customized meal and exercise plans, recommended sleep schedule to maximize results, supplement recommendations, water intake parameters and stress management tools. You'll learn exactly what you need to reach your goals and how to incorporate each aspect of the Body Confidence Plan into your lifestyle. Take the next step and get started today!

Classes Offered at the AMMC Aerobics Center include:

Matrix is an endless variety of exercises to build strength, improve cardio-fitness, gain balance and challenge your flexibility.

Les Mills Body Flow is the Yoga, Tai Chi, Pilates workout that builds flexibility and strength and leaves you feeling centered and calm. Controlled breathing, concentration and a carefully structured series of stretches, moves and poses to music create a holistic workout that bring the body into a state of harmony and balance.

Les Mills Body Pump is 60-minute workout that challenges all of your major muscle groups by using the best weight room exercises to shape and tone your muscles. Experience why Body Pump helps members burn over 600 calories every time!

The Silver Sneakers Fitness Program (SSFP) is a proven, results-oriented program that enables older adults the opportunity to take charge of their health and maintain an active, independent lifestyle. SSFP members receive a free Wellness Center membership and free access to any participating facility in the USA. You can learn more about SSFP by visiting their website, www.healthways/silversneakers.com.

Sport Specific Program is a combination of traditional strength training and strongman exercises. Young athletes will flip over this program as they are challenged to continually make improvements.

Step Plus is a high intensity, low impact combination of step aerobics, light weights and core work.

Zumba fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves to create a one-of-a-kind fitness program that will blow you away. Our goal is simple: We want you to want to work out, to love working out, and to get hooked. Zumba Fanatics achieve long-term benefits while experiencing an absolute blast in one exciting hour of calorie-burning, body-energizing, awe-inspiring movements meant to engage and captivate for life!

Other helpful fitness related information can be found at www.acefitness.com, www.issa-online.com, www.acsm.org and www.medicalfitness.com.

To contact the AMMC Wellness Center, please call 870-239-7028 or e-mail wellness@arkansasmethodist.org.