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Winter 2019 news briefs
The new year brings a new pool filter, new local partnership, new fitness equipment and new shakes to fuel your workout and support your healthy lifestyle!
read moreSuccess in the saddle: small group training for equestrians
Looking to improve your overall fitness level for a more successful riding experience? This small group training program beginning on February 5 with PWC personal trainer and equestrian Amy Biddle will set you up for success in the saddle.
read moreKick off your fitness efforts in the New Year with a tasty smoothie
Are your taste buds ready for a happy dance? Try one of the smoothies of the month or another tasty selection at the café! You can even order your shake prior to your workout so that it will be ready when you are...
read moreRegistration open for Winter 2019 swim lessons
Enroll in swim lessons this winter to be ready for next summer’s swimming fun!
PWC will offer the following classes in its indoor warm water pool: Parent & Child (ages 6 months – 3 years), Preschool Aquatics (ages 3-5 years), Learn to Swim (ages 6 – 13 years) and Adult Swim (ages 14 and older).
read more12 Days of FITmas December 10-21!
We’re celebrating the holidays with special health and wellness gifts for you!
read moreCulpeper Star Exponent: First Annual Culpeper Turkey Trot an Overwhelming Success
With the temperature dipping into the low 30s and the wind chill making the feel-like temperature in the teens, this was no normal Thanksgiving morning. Runners lined up outside of Powell Wellness Center to participate in the inaugural Culpeper Turkey Trot.
read morePowell Wellness Center wins Certified Medical Fitness Facility of the Year Award
Powell Wellness Center (PWC) has been honored as Certified Medical Fitness Facility of the Year by the Medical Fitness Association (MFA). This award is presented to a medical fitness center with standards of excellence that set a benchmark for the medical fitness...
read moreYou should be dancin’, yeah!
That title's for you, Bee Gees fans — we know you're out there! Can you dance your way to fitness? Yes! The instructors of the dance-inspired classes offered at Powell Wellness Center and Culpeper Sport & Fitness will tell you – the benefits are impressive. Dance...
read moreHow to do a hip hinge correctly
The hip hinge is great for mobility, strength, and balance. This movement can help keep the body injury free and prevent lower back pain when done properly, as PWC trainer Heather Boggess shows in this article.
read moreTraining for a 5K race
Going from the couch to a 5K can be a daunting goal, but with some determination and dedication to your goal you can achieve it! Picking a particular race to focus on, such as the Turkey Trot 5K at PWC on Thanksgiving Day, provides a great goal and timeline to keep...
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