Programs

Aquatic facilities close 15 minutes prior to center closing. 

Monday – Thursday: 5:30 am – 8:45 pm
Friday: 5:30 am to 7:45 pm
Saturday and Sunday: 8:00 am to 5:45 pm 

Link below to group fitness class schedule as printable pdf

November

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Family Swim: Members are invited to join Family Swim on Tuesdays, 5:00-7:00 pm; Thursdays, 5:00-8:00 pm; Fridays, 4:00-7:00 pm; Saturdays, 2:00-4:00 pm; and Sundays, 12:00-2:00 pm. Members may drop in to enjoy these sessions; registration is not necessary. Family Swim is a benefit of membership (there are no public guest passes for Family Swim). The pool, pods and river will be open for Family Swim and no registration is needed.  Life jackets are available on a first come, first served basis.

Our Facility

Swimming is a healthy activity that adds variety to your fitness routine, regardless of age or fitness level. The water supports your weight and doesn’t strain your back, hips, or knees. At Powell Wellness Center (PWC), our functional Aquatic Arena is the perfect environment for treating rehabilitation patients as well as providing health and fitness benefits for all ages. 

Our Therapeutic, Unique, Rehabilitation, Two-Temperature Lap and Exercise pool is turtle-shaped and aptly named. The PWC TURTTLE features:

• Warm-water pool for exercising and therapy. 

• Two pockets, located on the outside corners, that allow for swim lessons as well as individual therapy sessions. 

• Two-lane walking oval with chest-high water for extra resistance for walking or swimming. 

• Two 18-yard (16 meter) lanes for lap swimming or aqua classes. 2 Lengths = 1 Lap
  50 Laps= 1 Mile
  38 Laps = ¾ Mile
  25 Laps= ½ Mile
  13 Laps= ¼ Mile

We also offer a hot tub, sauna, and steam room (please confirm availability with front desk), which are designed to help with functionality concerns, stiff joints, and toxin removal from the body through perspiration. Enjoy the PWC Aquatic Arena for an excellent swimming, therapy, or stress-relief experience! 

Children age 16 and up that are members may use the TURTTLE pool during all hours of operation.

Swim lessons 

The goal of all our certified swim instructors is to assist you in making progress in your aquatic comfort level and swimming ability. Our swim lessons are based on the American Red Cross (ARC) Learn to Swim program. 

Group swim lessons open to the public are held year-round in seasonal sessions that require registration. 

Current swim lesson session and registration information 

Join our team!

Are you interested in becoming a lifeguard or swim instructor? Current openings are posted on our jobs board. We appreciate your interest in helping to keep our aquatic area safe!

Training

We offer lifeguard and swim instructor trainings that are open to the public. Sessions will be advertised on our website under Events and our Facebook page

Questions? Please contact the PWC Front Desk at 540-445-5406. 

Archived videos: Click on the link, hit the play button, adjust your volume and get ready to move! 

Retro Aerobics with Kelly

Zumba with Kelly

We offer a variety of programs and resources to educate our members and the community on healthy living and overall well-being.

Join us for Health Matters – free and educational presentations open to the public on a current health or wellness topic. During these sessions, a member of the local medical community or our own in-house specialists share their expertise on health topics and answer your questions. Past presentations have focused on heart health, living with diabetes, proper nutrition, living well with a chronic condition, shaping up for summer, and more.

A massage therapist offers services in the center that are tailored to a client’s needs for recovery and relaxation. Members enjoy special pricing on massage services. Learn about available treatments.

Our wellness services also include tests that can be conducted for individuals or groups. These include:

A1C test: Check your blood glucose levels of the past 3 months. $25. The test can help diagnose prediabetes and type 2 diabetes, as well as monitor blood sugar control in people with diabetes. To book your appointment, email exercise@culpeperwellness.org or call 540-445-5404. The A1C will be administered in the PWC assessment office and results will be shared at the appointment.

Body Gem Metabolic Rate: Through the Body Gem breath test, learn what your metabolism is burning and what your caloric intake should be. $30. 

View upcoming health programs & events here

“I was looking for guidance so that I’d be doing things right rather than wrong in my workout. To keep myself physically fit, it made sense to do personal training. It was a good decision.” – Elizabeth, PWC member

At Powell Wellness Center (PWC), our personal trainers’ mission is to empower and educate members of our community to enhance their lives through individualized fitness programming. Whether you seek to lose weight, increase muscle tone, boost sport performance, or improve your overall health and wellness, a PWC personal trainer can design a program to best meet your goals. 

PWC’s nationally certified personal trainers will customize your exercise routine to serve you. Our trainers assess your current level of fitness, taking into account any physical challenges or limitations, create a personalized plan, and implement a program to meet your needs. Meet our trainers!

There are several flexible personal training package options for either 30-minute or 60-minute sessions for individuals, partners, and small groups.

Take the first step: submit your training inquiry!

Meet our trainers! 

The yearly Wellness Assessment is included in your PWC membership. During the assessment, a member’s height and weight, blood pressure, strength, flexibility, cardiovascular endurance, balance, hip/waist and body fat will be measured. Using this data in tandem with a review of the member’s health history and goals, an exercise specialist will work with the member to develop a plan to enhance and track their personal fitness level and support improved health. The assessment may be set up at the membership desk. An equipment orientation is also included as a free benefit.

Your results on the assessment can be affected by your immediate sleep, diet and exercise actions. Please make sure you follow the following pre-assessment guidelines to avoid invalid test results.

Pre-assessment guidelines

• Wear comfortable shorts, a short sleeved shirt and athletic shoes. Please do not wear leggings or a one piece top, which can make it difficult to obtain accurate circumference or other body composition measurements 

• Drink plenty of fluids over the 24-hour period preceding the assessment 

• Abstain from food, tobacco, alcohol and caffeine for the 3 hours prior to the assessment 

• Avoid exercise or vigorous physical exercise the day of the assessment; it is best if the assessment exercise is your first exercise of the day 

• Get an adequate amount of sleep (6-8 hours) the night prior to the assessment 

Notify us by calling 540-445-5398  if you have recently been ill; the assessment may need to be rescheduled.

Other services: 

A1C test: Checks your blood glucose levels of the past 3 months. $25. 

Body Gem Metabolic Rate: Learn what your metabolism is burning and what your caloric intake should be. $30. 

Attire 

It’s important to be comfortable when working out.  Proper athletic attire is required and typically means athletic shirts and tops, shorts, or workout pants. Shirts must be worn at all times. Jeans, street shoes, sandals, or office shoes are not allowed on the fitness floor. Sandals may be worn in the locker rooms and aquatic areas.  Water shoes are highly recommended for aquatic classes. 

Hydration 

Hydration is essential for a safe and effective workout. We encourage you to drink lots of water or an electrolyte replacement beverage when exercising. It’s mandatory to bring water and a towel to all cycling classes, since you’ll really work up a sweat. 

Attendance 

All non-fee-based exercise classes are first come, first served. For your safety and the consideration of other members, there is no admittance to group exercise classes five minutes after classes have started. If you need to leave the class early, please inform the instructor. 

Fee-Based Classes 

Small group training classes are offered at an additional fee. These classes require pre-registration and payment in advance.