Membership

Who can Join?

WellWorks is open to all Ohio University employees and retirees and their spouses/dependents, community members and graduate students. Sorry, undergraduates must use the Charles J. Ping Student Recreation Center.

Why should I join?

WellWorks isn't just a fitness center-it's a health and wellness facility. As a member you will enjoy the many services WellWorks has to offer. These benefits include:

Members Only:

Fitness center
Group exercise classes
Personal Training Program

Membership not required:

* See FEES for prices and eligibility.

Nutrition counseling / programs / workshops
Massage services
Educational programs and special events
Health screenings
Cardiac rehabilitation (HeartWorks)
Risk Reduction program

How do I get started?

To become a member of WellWorks there are three basic steps you need to complete to help ensure your health and safety while exercising in our facility. If you have any questions along the way please contact us. We hope to see you soon!

Step #1 - Enrollment Form/Cholesterol Screening

Fill out an enrollment form. This form is designed to help assess your risk for heart disease and is used for screening purposes.

A one-time (with continued renewal), non-refundable enrollment fee of $35 is required when you return your enrollment form. This fee covers the cholesterol screening at Athens Medical Lab, fitness screening, data interpretation. We must have your enrollment form and cholesterol results before you can move forward in the enrollment process. Enrollment forms are kept on file for three months only.

Step #2 - Health and Fitness Evaluation

Within 24 hours of receiving your cholesterol results (and we have your enrollment form), you will receive a phone call to schedule your health and fitness evaluation. Those who are at low risk with no contraindications to exercise will schedule an appointment for an assessment. These assessments are scheduled on Mondays/Wednesdays 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon and Tuesdays/Thursdays 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.

The health assessment will last between 45-60 minutes and will include a series of resting and physical assessments including: resting heart rate, blood pressure, height, weight, waist circumference, pulmonary function testing, body composition with skin fold calipers (optional), a YMCA bike assessment for cardiorespiratory fitness, push-ups and sit-ups for muscular endurance, and sit and reach test for flexibility.

Those who have a metabolic disease may be asked to get clearance from their doctor that it is appropriate for them to begin an exercise program.

Step #3 - Data Interpretation and Orientation

The data interpretation consists of an analysis of your risk stratification, review of your cholesterol screening, and results from the health and fitness evaluation. Upon explanation of those results, your personal exercise goals will be addressed and recommendations for beginning an exercise program will be set.

The data interpretation sessions are conducted in a group setting and will last approximately 45-60 minutes. Meetings will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. and Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. Following your data interpretation, you will receive a brief orientation to the front desk, fitness center and locker rooms. You will be shown how to input your member ID number, and your picture will be taken for our computer check-in system.

NOTE: You are not a "member" until all three steps are completed. You cannot use the facility until these steps are completed unless you pay the $5 visitor fee each visit.

YOUTH MEMBERSHIPS

Youth ages 13 through 20.
When youths turn 21, they will need to fill out a regular Enrollment Form and complete a Health Assessment (see FEES).
You do not need to be accompanied by an adult, but if problems arise in your conduct, our first step will be to ask that you be accompanied by an adult.
A parent or guardian must sign your Youth Enrollment form before you can use the facility.
Fitness Assessments and other types of screenings are not required for youth participation, unless there is a medically necessary reason.
Orientation is required before you will be permitted to use the Fitness Center on your own.
Family memberships:
Established membership--If the youth will be part of an already established family membership, please let us know to add them to your account.
New membership-- If the youth will be part of a new account, one parent will need to complete testing before the membership can be set up and the youth cannot use the facility until this is completed.