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Welcome to the Dayton Kroc Fitness Center!

Our 5,000 square foot Fitness Center features endless opportunities. From fitness newbie through seasoned sweater, we have something for everyone.

Group Fitness Schedule

Group Fitness Classes

$5 for members, $10 for non-members
Free with Fitness Class Membership 

Membership

The TRX System, or Total Resistance Exercises, refers to a specialized form of suspension training that utilizes equipment developed by a former U.S. Navy SEAL. 

TRX uses bodyweight exercises to simultaneously develop strength, balance, flexibility, and core stability. It requires using the TRX Suspension Trainer, a performance training tool that leverages gravity and the user's body weight to complete the exercises.

Beginner TRX is for all fitness levels.

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. 

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! 

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.

Live healthily and feel better! This high-energy, total-body workout will improve your strength and endurance by combining weights and other equipment with cardio and bodyweight exercises. Every exercise can be adapted to meet unique individual needs so all involved can excel and enjoy!

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. Ages 16 and under are not permitted in this class.

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.

This class is for seniors, ages 55 & up. Just the basics—no sun salutations or human pretzel poses! You can practice seated poses in a chair or on a thick padded mat. We’ll do a lot of breathing exercises, go through a full range of motion, and practice both visualization and meditation.

Les Mills Grit 48 Cardio 

Mondays @ 6:15 AM

High-intensity interval training that improves cardiovascular fitness.

Les Mills Grit 45 Cardio 

Mondays @ 6:45 AM

High-intensity interval training that improves cardiovascular fitness.

Les Mills RPM Beginner Class

Tuesdays @ 6:15 AM

Learn the basic moves and format of a LES MILLS RPM workout in this quick introduction.

Les Mills Body attack 116

Tuesdays @ 12:00 PM

High-energy fitness class with a combination of athletic movements and strength exercises.

Les Mills Core United Mix

Wednesdays @ 6:15 AM

30 minute core conditioning workout targeting all the muscles around the core.

Les Mills Barre 21

Wednesdays @ 5:30 PM

A modern version of classic balletic training designed to shape and tone postural muscles, build core strength, and allow you to escape the everyday.

Les Mills Sprint 28

Thursdays @ 6:15 AM

High-intensity interval training on a bike. It's a short, intense style of training where the thrill and motivation comes from pushing your physical and mental limits.

Les Mills Body attack 116

Thursdays @ 12:00 PM

High-energy fitness class with a combination of athletic movements and strength exercises.

Les Mills Grit 48 Cardio 

Fridays @ 6:15 AM

High-intensity interval training that improves cardiovascular fitness.

Les Mills Body Combat 98

Fridays @ 9:00 AM

Get fit, fast and strong using non-contact martial arts inspired exercises to fuel cardio fitness and train the whole body.

Les Mills Dance 1

Fridays @ 5:30 PM

Feel the beat, work your body, lift your heart rate and boost your endurance.

Les Mills Grit 45 Cardio

Fridays @ 6:45 PM

High intensity interval training that improves cardiovascular fitness.

15-Minute Pilates Core & Glutes

Saturdays @ 1:00 PM

Sam Mason leads you through a fast & effective mat pilates routine. In just 15 minutes you'll strengthen and lengthen every part of your core including deeper abdominal muscles & glutes!

 

Sports Medicine

By appointment on Mondays, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM & Fridays, 8:00 AM–12:00 PM

Did you know that Kettering Health is able to provide athletic trainers and their medical services to The Kroc Center? These licensed athletic trainers, who are sports medicine professionals, specialize in the evaluation and treatment of musculoskeletal injuries. Services they provide include injury rehabilitation, injury prevention, injury education, home exercise programs, athletic taping, emergency care, first aid, and physician or physical therapy referrals.

Please see the sign-in sheet when you enter the Fitness Center for available dates and times.

If you have any questions, please ask one of our fitness coaches.

Spencer Deffner, MS, AT
Clinical Specialist Athletic Trainer
Kettering Health Sports Medicine
(937) 395-3920
Stephen.Deffner@ketteringhealth.org

Senior Fitness

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.

Fitness Classes

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 with activities, lunch, and Prime Time fitness classes!

More about Prime Time

We accept Silver Sneakers, Silver and Fit, Renew Active, and Prime Fitness insurance programs. These qualify you for a free membership.
Membership

Youth Fitness

Strength & Conditioning Training

Ages 10–18
Registration:
Ends November 27
Dates: Phase 1: December; Phase 2: January
Time: 4:30–5:40 PM
Eligibility: Physically active & athletes
Cost: $60 (per 1 phase)

Boys Program Dates
Mondays & Wednesdays
Phase 1: Dec. 9, 11, 16, 18, 30, & Jan. 2
Phase 2: January 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, & 22

Girls Program Dates
Tuesdays & Thursdays
Phase 1: Dec. 10, 12, 17, 19, 31, & Jan. 2
Phase 2: January 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, & 23

Register

Stay in shape this winter, advance your skills, and come back stronger next sports season!

  • Weight lifting & strength building
  • Aerobic conditioning & running
  • Plyometrics, flexibility, & injury prevention

Please email Coach Chrissy with any questions.

Teen Cardio

Ages 12–15

This one-on-one session with a fitness trainer is designed to introduce teens to different ways of adding cardiovascular exercise to their daily lives. Teens will receive instruction on different types of cardio machines in our fitness center. They will learn the rules and proper instructions on how to use and care for the equipment. Participants will receive a certificate to use the cardio equipment while a parent or guardian is present.

Please call or stop by the fitness desk to schedule a time with a fitness trainer and sign up.

Teen Intro to Exercise

Ages 12–15

This one-on-one session with a fitness trainer is designed to introduce teens to strength training using the exercise machines in the fitness center. Teens will receive basic information on the proper use of equipment, learn about basic human movement, and go into detail on proper exercise form. After completion of the session, teens will receive a certificate to be able to use the exercise machines while a parent or guardian is present.

Staff may turn away anyone who is not the correct height or weight for machines.

Ages 12–15 may not use any free weights or exercise equipment in the functional fitness area except the rower or the bike. They must be with someone who is 18 or older at all times.

Please call or stop by the fitness desk to schedule a time with a fitness trainer and sign up.

Additional Programs

Walk and Talk Walking Classes 

October 1 - October 31
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:15 - 10:00

Looking for a fun and easy way to stay active? Join our NEW Walking Program today! Perfect for all fitness levels, this program is designed to boost your energy, improve your health, and keep you moving—one step at a time!

Target Audience:
Cancer Patients: Walking programs can offer significant physical and psychological benefits for cancer patients, both during and after treatment. Walking is a low-impact exercise, making it accessible for people with varying levels of strength and endurance, including those dealing with the side effects of cancer and its treatments.

Beginner-Friendly: Programs may cater to individuals new to fitness or those looking to start a low-impact exercise routine.

Chronic Conditions: Some walking programs are tailored for people with health conditions like diabetes, arthritis, or heart disease, offering a safe, low-impact exercise option.

Physical Benefits of walking for people with different cancers.

1. Improved Fatigue Management

 Fatigue is a common side effect of cancer treatment. Regular, moderate-intensity walking helps reduce cancer-related fatigue by improving energy levels, circulation, and muscle strength.
Enhanced Immune Function: Regular physical activity, including walking, can help boost the immune system, which is crucial for patients undergoing chemotherapy or radiation, as these treatments can weaken immune responses.
Better Cardiovascular Health: Cancer treatments like chemotherapy can have negative effects on the heart. Walking strengthens the cardiovascular system, helping to reduce risks of heart disease and improve overall heart function.
Increased Muscle Strength & Flexibility: Walking maintains muscle mass and joint flexibility, which are important for patients experiencing muscle weakness or stiffness due to cancer or its treatment.
Weight Management: Some cancer treatments can cause weight fluctuations. Walking can help maintain a healthy weight, reducing risks associated with obesity, such as recurrence of certain cancers (e.g., breast cancer).
Reduced Lymphedema: Walking can help alleviate lymphedema (swelling due to lymphatic fluid build-up), a common side effect of cancer treatments, especially in breast cancer patients.

2. Mental and Emotional Well-Being

Reduced Anxiety and Depression: The psychological impact of cancer can be overwhelming. Walking promotes the release of endorphins (feel-good hormones), which helps reduce stress, anxiety, and depression. It provides a sense of normalcy and control during a challenging time.
Improved Mood and Quality of Life: Being active outdoors, especially in nature, can enhance mood, offer a mental escape, and contribute to a more positive outlook on life. Walking programs provide structure and routine, which can be comforting.
Social Connection: Walking in groups or with a partner can reduce feelings of isolation, which many cancer patients experience. It creates opportunities for social interaction, building a support system of peers, family, or other survivors.
Mindfulness and Relaxation: Walking allows for quiet reflection or mindfulness practices, which can calm the mind and reduce the emotional toll of cancer treatment.

3. Cancer Recurrence and Survival

Improved Survival Rates: Research shows that regular exercise, including walking, may lower the risk of cancer recurrence in some types of cancer, particularly breast, colorectal, and prostate cancers. Regular walking is associated with better overall survival rates.
Hormonal Regulation: For some cancers (like breast or prostate cancer), walking can help regulate hormone levels (like estrogen or insulin), which may contribute to reducing cancer recurrence risks.
Post-Treatment Rehabilitation
Recovery of Strength and Mobility: For patients who are in the post-treatment phase, walking helps regain muscle tone, balance, and coordination. It’s particularly beneficial for those recovering from surgeries or extended periods of inactivity.
Lung Function Improvement: Walking can help cancer patients recovering from treatments affecting the lungs (e.g., lung cancer or radiation therapy) improve lung capacity and function.
Restoration of Daily Function: Walking aids in regaining independence by helping patients return to routine physical activities and maintain their ability to perform daily tasks.

4. Safe and Accessible

Ease of Access: Walking requires no special equipment and can be done almost anywhere—around the neighborhood, in parks, or even indoors in a shopping mall or on a treadmill, making it an easy and accessible form of exercise for most cancer patients.
Low Risk of Injury: Walking is a safe form of exercise with a low risk of injury, especially for those who may be weakened by treatment. It doesn’t place too much strain on joints or muscles.

5. Additional Benefits for Specific Cancers

Breast Cancer: Walking may lower the risk of recurrence and improve survival rates. Studies suggest that regular moderate exercise, such as walking, is linked to better outcomes for breast cancer patients.
Colon Cancer: Walking has been shown to improve outcomes for colon cancer patients, including reducing the risk of recurrence and increasing overall survival.
Prostate Cancer: Regular walking may help manage treatment side effects like fatigue and weight gain and may improve long-term survival rates in men with prostate cancer.
 

For questions please email Erin May.

Functional Sports Training: Pickleball

Improve your pickleball game with strength training! Work on your lateral movement and your balance to step up your game. Learn and strengthen the muscles you use during matches.

Sessions are offered before or after pickleball. Choose from a 30-minute or a 1-hour session.

Individual Training
30 Minute Session

Single session: $18 members, $25 non-members
Five sessions: $70 members, $105 non-members
Ten sessions: $125 members, $200 non-members

Individual Training
60 Minute Session

Single session: $30 members, $50 non-members
Five sessions: $135 members, $210 non-members
Ten sessions: $250 members, $400 non-members

Small Group Training
(2–4 people)
60 Minute Session

Single session: $50
Five sessions: $212.50
Ten sessions: $400

For more information, please email Erin May.

Beginner Strength and Weightlifting for Adult Women

Dates: Session I: November 12 - December 17 (10 sessions) & Session II: January 7 - February 6 (10 sessions)
November 12, 14, 19, 21. (Off Thanksgiving week & following Tuesday) Dec 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 23 (MON).
Jan 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30. Feb 4, 6, 10
Days, Time, Duration: T/R 6-6:50. 50 mins. Functional Fitness Center

Ages 23 - 59

Class Specs: Women only. 10 max. 3 minimum enrollment.

Special: No sessions thanksgiving week or following Tuesday (T, R, T November 28, November 30, December 3). Sign up by November 8, late registration until day before November 4.

Are you a woman eager to get physically active, but new to the fitness gym environment? Need guidance through strength workouts, and using weighted gym equipment? Join personal trainer Coach Chrissy  for 10 workout classes per session as she leads you through strength and weightlifting exercises in the fitness gym.

Cost: Session 1 $50 | Session 2 $50

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Personal Training

The Kroc Center’s nationally-certified personal trainers are passionate about health and fitness. Whether you’re just starting out or 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!

Individual Training

30 Minute Session

Single session: $18 members, $25 non-members
Five sessions: $70 members, $105 non-members
Ten sessions: $125 members, $200 non-members

Individual Training

60 Minute Session

Single session: $30 members, $50 non-members
Five sessions: $135 members, $210 non-members
Ten sessions: $250 members, $400 non-members

Small Group Training

60 Minute Session
(2–4 people)

Single session: $50
Five sessions: $212.50
Ten sessions: $400

Personal Training Inquiry Form

Send us your contact information along with some information to help match you with a personal trainer. 

Personal Fitness Training Agreement

Ready to start personal training? Fill out this online form to start the process of signing up. Once you provide your information, our Fitness staff will contact you.

Personal Fitness Training Agreement

Body Composition Testing

Advanced Body Composition Analysis Powered by InBody

Body composition is a method of describing what makes up the body, including fat, protein, minerals, and water. It also describes weight more accurately than BMI does. Body composition analysis can accurately show changes in fat mass, muscle mass, and body fat percentage.

Advanced Body Composition Analysis

The InBody Test Will show a true assessment of your body. In less than 60 seconds, the InBody test examines the composition of your body and reveals the percentage of body fat, muscle distribution, and body weight balance, which are key components in understanding more about your body.

Non-Invasive, Pain-Free Testing

Safe, low-level currents are sent through the body via hand and foot electrodes. The impedance that the currents encounter is measured to derive body composition. InBody’s patented BIA technology provides accurate and consistent outputs that are highly correlated with gold standard methods.

Track Your Progress

Taking the InBody test once will give you a snapshot of your body at that time. However, taking the InBody test consistently will give you a timeline of your progress. Watch the improvements from exercise and diet, and do not let your hard work go to waste.

More Than Monitoring Only Weight

Weight can be misleading when used as an indicator of health. It may show no change with exercise and improved nutrition. Your body is a complex structure made up of different components, such as water, fat, and muscle, which cannot be expressed with one simple number.

Learn more about body composition and how InBody Analysis helps you understand your body make-up in this video: Watch the InBody Analysis Video

InBody Testing Prices

Kroc Center Members
$15 per test
$75 for a package of 6 tests

Non-Members
$30 per test
$150 for a package of 6 tests

Personal Training & InBody Testing Packages

One free InBody test when the following are purchased
5 One-Hour Personal Training Sessions
5 30-Minute Personal Training Sessions

Two free InBody tests when the following are purchased
10 One-Hour Personal Training Sessions
10 30-Minute Personal Training Sessions

Schedule a Body Composition Test

Before Testing
For the most accurate results, please follow these steps.

  • Remove socks, stockings, and any items from your pockets before testing.
  • Stand upright for about five minutes before testing.
  • Do not eat or exercise before testing.
  • Use the bathroom before testing.
  • Testing under similar conditions each time will enhance reproducibility when comparing tests.

Individuals with medical implant devices such as peacemakers or essential support devices such as patient monitoring systems must not take the test.

Looking for more information about InBody?
Visit www.inbody.com or contact the Dayton Kroc Center at 937-528-5150.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 I can do all things through him who strengthens me. 

–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.

Have Questions?

For questions concerning Sports & Recreation, please contact our Fitness and Recreation Manager, Erin May.

Meet Our Staff

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!

Fitness Center Policies

  • Check in at the Fitness Center desk when you arrive.
  • Members under 16 years of age need a manager’s approval to use the Fitness Center.
  • Put all personal belongings in the locker room. If you use a lock, please take it with you when you leave. The Salvation Army is not responsible for lost or stolen personal items.
  • Wear athletic shoes and clothing. Shoes should be close-toed, shirts should cover the upper body, and shorts should reach mid-thigh. Avoid wearing sandals, slides, or jeans while using fitness equipment. All appropriate undergarments should be worn at all times. 
  • Use headphones while playing music.
  • Allow classes and personal training to have priority use of equipment and space.
  • Refrain from recording while in the Fitness Center.
  • Avoid removing anything from the functional fitness area or the Fitness Center.
  • Re-stack weights in the appropriate locations.
  • Please follow the maximum load per bar.
  • Only Kroc Center employees may offer personal training in the Fitness Center.
  • The Salvation Army prohibits conduct or language that is inappropriate, threatening, or hazardous.
  • Report all damaged equipment, injury, or similar concerns to staff immediately.

 

 

 

 

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