CMH Senior Fitness Center
Senior Fitness FacilityBolivar, MO 65613
Phone: 417-777-7171
Fax: 417-328-1183
- Sunday:
- Closed
- Monday:
- 8-11:30 a.m., 12:30-4:30 p.m.
- Tuesday:
- 8-11:30 a.m., 12:30-4:30 p.m.
- Wednesday:
- 8-11:30 a.m., 12:30-4:30 p.m.
- Thursday:
- 8-11:30 a.m., 12:30-4:30 p.m.
- Friday:
- 8-11:30 a.m., 12:30-4:30 p.m.
- Saturday:
- Closed
Services Provided
The CMH Senior Fitness Center is a free workout facility designed for individuals ages 55 and older. It also is a great way to meet new friends and socialize.
Complete the Online Enrollment Form
Exercise Equipment
Our exercise equipment includes:
- Stationary bikes
- Recumbent bikes
- Treadmills
- NuSteps
- Rowers
- Windjammer
- Seated elliptical
- Hand weights
- Multi-gym weight machine
Free Services
Each new member also participates in a short orientation with CMH Senior Fitness Center staff. Free services provided to members include:
- Open pool time and hot tub
- Various chair and floor fitness classes that focus on flexibility, balance and strength
- Tai Chi
- Senior-friendly outdoor walking trail just south of the building
- Vending area
- Men’s and women’s changing rooms with showers and provided towels
- Blood pressure monitoring
- Exercise log sheets to track progress
- Library containing leisure and educational books, a computer with internet access and free Wi-Fi
- Health education programs, as needed
VIDEO: Learn more about the CMH Senior Fitness Center directly from members and staff.
Benefits of Physical Activity
Regular physical activity is one of the most important things you can do for your health. It can help:
- Control your weight
- Reduce your risk for Type 2 diabetes
- Reduce your risk of some cancers
- Strengthen your bones and muscles
- Improve your mental health and mood
- Improve your ability to do daily activities and prevent falls
- Increase your chances to live longer and have a better quality of life
According to the CDC: “Physical activity is essential for healthy aging. As an older adult, physical activity is one of the most important things you can do for your health. It can curb or even prevent some health problems that come with aging.”
Membership
Membership is free and open to individuals in Polk, Greene, Dallas, Dade, Hickory, Cedar and St. Clair counties. To be eligible, you must be 55 years of age or older.
Complete the Online Enrollment Form
Before your enrollment is approved, you must complete a waiver of liability form and a 30-minute orientation to become familiar with the exercise equipment and safety guidelines.
Printed enrollment packets are available at the CMH Senior Fitness Center.
Take a Tour
Come in for a tour and to get your enrollment paperwork. Our friendly staff will be happy to show you around and answer any questions.
Volunteering
The CMH Senior Fitness Center is staffed primarily with volunteers from the CMH Auxiliary. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Jody Pool, Center coordinator, at 417-777-7171.