Fitness Classes
Our Silver Sneakers classes include Silver Sneakers Classic, Silver Sneakers Circuit and Silver Sneakers Stability Class. We also offer a Senior Strength class.
Our 5,000 square foot Fitness Center features endless opportunities. From fitness newbie through seasoned sweater, we have something for everyone.
We offer special fitness programs in addition to our regularly scheduled fitness classes.
Fridays at 5:30 PM
Learn Salsa, Cumbia, Bachata, and Merengue on Friday evenings. Come and dance with us as we learn the steps to these 4 dances and practice to lively Latin music. You will not need a partner as we will keep our appropriate distance for COVID rules. Join us for a fun hour of calorie burning dance moves!
$3 for members, $5 for non members
April 19, 6 PM
We will be hosting Cindy Cassell, a Sports Nutritionist from Kettering Sports Medicine, to share information on nutrition and weight loss. All members are welcome.
Free for members
April 19–May 29
Renew your fitness routine with this 6 week challenge. You will work with a partner (or one will be assigned to you) and combine your results for prizes. You will get 6 sessions with a personal trainer (during our scheduled times), free group fitness classes, weekly weigh-ins, an accountability coach, plus more. The challenge is valued at over $150.
A registered dietician will speak about nutrition on April 19 at 6 PM, open to all members.
Stop in and fill out a personal training form before April 16.
Register online or contact Mary Raiff at mary.raiff@use.salvationarmy.org for more details.
$60 per person for partners (if you have no partner we will try to assign one to you)
$100 for individuals
June 19, 9 AM–1 PM
Try four different cardio classes as we bring our instructors together for Cardio Fest. Each instructor will lead a 45 minute class followed by a 10 minute break. Stay with us all morning or just sample a little of each class. Whatever your fitness level, you're invited!
Cost: $5 (free drinks and snacks provided)
Location: Outdoor Basketball Court
Saturday, July 10, noon–1:30 PM
Ages 16+
Registration deadline: July 7
Topics include robbery prevention, Alice shooter training, abduction prevention and survival, women’s self-defense, and more!
Payment secures registration. Must have a minimum of 4 to hold class.
$5 for members, $10 for non-members
Location: Fitness Center
$3 for members, $5 for non-members
Free with Fitness Class Membership
Using only suspension training straps and gravity, build muscle, flexibility, and core strength all at the same time. With the dozens of TRX exercises you can experience a total body workout on one simple piece of equipment. Ages 16 and up.
TRX with a twist! We’ve added weights. You will get all of the benefits of our TRX class plus the additional benefits of weights, medicine balls, and other tools that are added into this class for a challenging, total body workout.
Walking is an excellent activity to improve your heart, bone, and brain health! Bring your friends and meet at Kroc Park. Let us help you get out and get moving. All fitness levels and ages welcome. Parents/Guardians must accompany children under 16.
Location: Kroc Park
Check in at the Welcome Desk for access to Kroc Park.
Free for members, $5 for non-members
This total body workout uses a high-repetition, light-to-moderate-weight format, designed to lean you down, tone you up, and leave you energized and ready for more! All fitness levels welcome; ages 16 and up.
Kick, punch, and beat your way to a great workout. This kickboxing class is based on martial arts to provide high-intensity training that will engage every muscle in your body.
One of the fastest-growing fitness trends, High Fitness brings back the old aerobics with a modern twist and intensity. With easy to follow choreography, it doesn't matter what your experience level. This class will give you a thorough cardio workout while having a good time!
We will make the most of this session by strengthening your core and increasing your flexibility in a 30 minute workout.
Zumba is a fun class filled with easy dance steps that correspond with Latin and International music. Aerobic interval training is combined with fast and slow rhythms. Zumba utilizes the principles of fitness interval training and resistance training to maximize caloric output, fat burning, and total body toning. Parent/Guardian MUST accompany children under 16.
This class is designed for active older adults who are looking for a modified Zumba® class that recreates the original moves you love at a lower-intensity. Zumba Gold® introduces easy-to-follow Zumba® choreography that focuses on balance, range of motion, and coordination.
This class utilizes chair-based, low-impact exercises for building total body strength and improving range of motion. Modifications are incorporated to meet the needs of all fitness levels.
Gentle Stretch consists of flowing, non-strenuous movements to gently stretch skeletal muscles, relax the nervous system, and add a little flexibility and balance to your day. We'll move slow through the basics while using breathing techniques and guided relaxation to help the body feel refreshed and rejuvenated. Ages 16 and up.
Get stronger and improve your balance through exercises that strengthen the ankle, knee, and hip joints, all in a fun and social setting. This class is designed specifically to help prevent falls.
Designed to increase muscle strength, range of movement and improve activities for daily living. A chair is used for seated exercises and standing support. This class can be modified depending on fitness levels.
The SilverSneakers Circuit workout offers standing, low-impact choreography alternated with standing upper-body strength work with hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles, and a SilverSneakers ball. A chair is available for standing support.
A higher intensity dance workout class that improves cardio endurance and burns calories. MOVE is all about breaking a sweat and having fun. The class focuses on cardio endurance by starting with simple dance moves then building into more complex sequences, bringing you a great cardio workout.
We offer a variety of class and programs for seniors to energize your mind and body.
Fitness Classes
Our Silver Sneakers classes include Silver Sneakers Classic, Silver Sneakers Circuit and Silver Sneakers Stability Class. We also offer a Senior Strength class.
Prime Time for Seniors
Prime Time for Seniors, for ages 55+, provides an all-access pass to Kroc’s Prime Time Programs, including weekly gatherings on Tuesdays with activities, lunch and movies, and Prime Time fitness classes!
We accept Silver Sneakers, Silver and Fit, Renew Active, and Prime Fitness insurance programs. These qualify you for a free membership.
Membership
The Kroc Center’s nationally-certified personal trainers are passionate about health and fitness. Whether you’re just starting out, taking your workout to the next level our trainers can help you maximize your workout time, provide basic nutrition and weight loss tips, identify problem areas, and keep you on track with your goals!
30 Minute Session
Single session: $18 members, $25 non-members
Five sessions: $70 members, $105 non-members
Ten sessions: $125 members, $200 non-members
60 Minute Session
Single session: $30 members, $50 non-members
Five sessions: $135 members, $210 non-members
Ten sessions: $250 members, $400 non-members
60 Minute Session
(2–4 people)
Single session: $50
Five sessions: $212.50
Ten sessions: $400
Send us your contact information along with some information to help match you with a personal trainer.
–Philippians 4:13
At The Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Center, we want to give you every opportunity to learn about fitness and change your life. We strive to enhance healthy lifestyles and well-being on the lives that we touch through the fitness center. We will provide a safe and welcoming environment and have staff available to answer questions or to help you out. Fitness is a journey, not a destination, you must continue for the rest of your life.
Erin May
Fitness & Recreation Manager
Erin has over 18 years of fitness & recreation experience with youth, adults, and seniors. Some of her favorite things to do at The Kroc Center are working with the kids in our Summer Camp and After School Program. When she’s not working, she enjoys spending time with her family and creating her garden!
Mary Raiff
Fitness & Recreation Supervisor
Mary has a BS in Exercise Science and Fitness Management form the University of Dayton. She has over 30 years experience in the fitness industry and is a certified ISSA Personal Trainer, Zumba instructor, Spinning instructor, and Silver Sneakers instructor. She also has a United States Soccer Federation Youth National Coaching License and over 30 years coaching and training experience.
"If you think lifting is dangerous, try being weak. Being weak is dangerous." —Bret Contreras, sports scientist
Tom Tingley
Athletic Program Supervisor
Thomas (Tom) Tingley is the Athletic Programming Supervisor at The Kroc Center. He has been in the field of recreation for over 20 years. Tom is from the Miami Valley, growing up in Springfield area. He attended University of the Cumberlands (Williamsburg, KY) and Liberty University (Lynchburg, VA) and holds degrees from both schools. Tom is excited to build upon the already impressive programming offered at The Kroc Center. He is inspired daily by his wife and two daughters. In his free time, Tom loves to garden and cheer for his favorite teams.