Rec Center Fitness - instructor based classes

 Are you in need of a good workout routine and can't seem to motivate yourself? Then definitely come to the Rec Center in Centralia, IL and check out the plethora of options we have. 

Right now we are having a bit of a change up. While the Next Program may have said goodbye, we are offering some amazing fitness classes that will keep you flexible and fit and raring to go.

One of our instructors Coach Dick Carpenter is a local legend. He has led so many of or high school kiddos to love sports and staying healthy. 

Laura Hixson is one of our stalwart exercise mavens. I mean really amazing. She led the PM Next Class for years and now joins us to keep that healthy tradition going.

We have two options for your Fitness Classes. AM Fit with Coach Carpenter and PM Fit with our Lady Laura. Definitely a winner in my book. You will come out feeling amazing.



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