Kankakee Valley Health Centre - Fitness

KV Health Centre offers a wide variety of exercise activity and equipment for all ages. New members receive a complimentary orientation with an Exercise Specialist. The session includes instruction about workout session: using a warm-up and cool down; the proper use of equipment; and calculating your target heart rate. During the orientation, health concerns can be addressed by the Specialist.

 

Programs

There are many programs with which our members can become involved.

Children's Programs

Our children's programs include swim lessons, Fit Kids aerobics and Youth in Motion.

Fitness Evaluations

Fitness Evaluations are available by appointment and for an additional fee. For the Fitness Evaluation, a member is tested in several areas by a degreed Exercise Specialist or a Certified Personal Trainer. A second meeting is arranged to discuss results of tests and a specific program recommendation is made to the member. The program is designed according to personal goals and the baseline level of fitness.

Personal Training:

Personal Training is offered throughout the year at KV Health Centre to help you fulfill your fitness goals.

When you purchase a Personal Training package, you will receive a personalized evaluation which will consist of the 5 aspects of wellness, muscular strength and endurance, cardiovascular endurance, flexibility and body composition. Personal Trainers are nationally certified.

Based on your goals and evaluation results, we will work with you to set up a program designed specifically for you and your needs.

• Personalized Workout Program: $70 - Evaluation and workout designed for you!

• 10 Session Program: $250 - 1 Fitness Eval, 9/1 hour personalized workouts & 1 body fat analysis. Must be member. Prices effective 10/24/2011.

Single Items

7 Site Body Fat Analysis - $5

Fitness Eval - $35

Single Session - $35 *must have Eval

Non-Member Items

7 Site Body Fat Analysis - $10

Fitness Eval - $45

Workout Program - $90 *includes Eval

Contact KV Health Centre at (219) 956-4811 and ask to speak with the personal trainer or to set up an initial appointment.

 

Motivational Membership Games:

Motivational membership games are offered throughout the year to encourage continued physical activity. Prizes are offered as part of the games.

 

Groups

KV Health Centre will accommodate groups of all kinds who wish to use the facility including schools. Please contact the Centre for details on group usage.

 

Group Exercise Classes:

Several exercise classes are offered at KV Health Centre, including those listed below.

• Abs: A fifteen minute session strictly focusing on strengthening and toning the abdominals.

• Cardio Interval: Never get bored in this interval class. Get your cardio in and more. This class has it all!

• Cycling: A moderate to intense 30 minute class led by an instructor who will push you to become your best. *Limited spaces are available, so sign up at the front desk. Personal music head phones are not permitted on bikes during class.

• Cycling Interval: A fast paced combination of cycling and toning. Never get bored in this challenging interval training class.

• Dance Aerobics:This is a fun, energetic class using basic dance steps to strengthen your upper and lower body while learning different genres of dance.

• Fit Over 40: Full body workout that focuses on strength, flexibility, balance and cardio with mild impact on the joints. Designed for active seniors.

• Hardbodies: Strengthen your body from head to toe in this total body sculpting class.

• H2O Stretch: Increase your flexibility and balance with this great water class.

• Light & Lively: This low impact class will get you up and moving. Includes both aerobics and strength training on the ball.

• Quick Step: Fun combinations and choreography will keep you moving in this step class!

• Splish Splash: Aerobic exercise and muscle conditioning in the water. This is a low impact class that enhances your endurance.

• Step-N-Box: Easy step choreography combined with heart pumping kickboxing.

• Trekking: A 30 minute treadmill class to train both walkers and runners. Instruction involves using speed and hill grade to vary intensities. *Limited spaces are available, so sign up at the front desk. Personal music head phones are not permitted on treadmills during class.

• Watercize: Work your entire body with low impact aerobics in the water. From high intensity heart pumping cardio, to stretching and flexibility; this class offers something for everyone.

• Water Fitness: Aerobic exercise and muscle conditioning in the water. This is a low impact class that enhances your endurance.

• Yogalates: This half hour class incorporates basic movements to improve muscle definition while strengthening the center of the body.

If you have specific questions about aerobics classes, please call (219) 956-4811. Everyone who attends an aerobics class becomes registered for a drawing to win all sorts of prizes. Drawings are held monthly.

To view the aerobics schedule, click here.

Child Care

Child Care is offered as a convenience to our members. Child care is available Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.; and Monday through Thursday from 4:15 - 8:00 p.m.

Available Facilities and Equipment

Cybex Equipment

Racquet Ball Courts

Tanning Bed

Stair Climbers

Airdyne Bikes

Free Weights

Basketball Court

Sand Volleyball Court

Concept II Rowers

Life Cycle Reclining Bike

Pool, Whirlpool and Sauna

Wallyball Court

Treadmills

Nordic Track

Arm Bike

Fitness Hours

Fitness programs are also offered at JCH Rehabilitation Services.