Location:
1002 Jefferson Street
Laurel, MS 39440

Hours:

• Revised hours of operation as of January 2, 2024:
  • Monday – Friday, 6 a.m. – 8 p.m.
  • Saturday, 6 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • Sunday, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.

SilverSneakers Now Available at South Central Wellness Center

South Central Wellness Center, located at 1002 Jefferson Street in Laurel, is partnering to provide complementary memberships to members of the nationally recognized SilverSneakers^® program. Through this collaboration, South Central Wellness Center will now offer older adults more opportunities to increase their levels of physical activity while motivating them to remain active. SilverSneakers by Tivity Health^®, is the nation’s leading community fitness program designed exclusively for older adults.

SilverSneakers members can take part in live, instructor-led classes in a variety of lengths and formats that include strength training, cardio, meditation, aerobic and flexibility exercises. Members can use their membership for access to multiple locations and use the SilverSneakers^® GO mobile app, to enable them to be active wherever and whenever they choose to work out.

South Central Wellness Center is open 7-days a week. The facility provides aerobics, water aerobics, a gym floor with strength and conditioning equipment, an indoor pool, specialized programs for age groups and health conditions, and more amenities to all members.

To learn more about its SilverSneakers offerings, call 601-399-0530 ext. 3 or visit South Central Wellness Center at 1002 Jefferson Street in Laurel.

About SilverSneakers

SilverSneakers^®, by Tivity Health^®, is the nation’s leading community fitness program for Medicare eligible Americans. The program was founded in 1992 and is available to more than 18 million Americans through many Medicare Advantage plans, select Medicare Supplement carriers, and group retiree plans. For more information, to check eligibility or to enroll in the program or sign up for a SilverSneakers newsletter, click here to go to silversneakers.com.

 About South Central Wellness Center

South Central Wellness Center accepts health insurance members of Aetna, Humana, and Washington National for the SilverSneakers program. There are no associated fees for members. However, members must contact their insurance provider to receive a 16-digit code prior to enrollment at South Central Wellness Center. 

South Central Wellness Center Reopened Jan. 2024

South Central Regional Medical Center announced the re-opening of the South Central Wellness Center on Jan. 2, 2024. The facility re-opening was made possible with funding the hospital is receiving through a grant.

The Wellness Center is accessible seven days a week and provide services and classes to individuals ages 14 and older. The new hours of operation for the facility, located at 1002 Jefferson Street in Laurel, are Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturdays 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.; and Sundays 1 to 5 p.m.

Aerobics, water aerobics, a gym floor with strength and conditioning equipment, an indoor pool, specialized programs for age groups and health conditions, and more are available at the facility. Along with programs, the Wellness Center offers personalized fitness plans, personal training, and certified aerobics instructors.

The monthly rate is $40, and there are no additional joining fees or annual fees. Special rates for first responders, veterans and law enforcement are also available. Access to all amenities, classes, and programs is included in the monthly rate. Personal training is available for an additional charge.

“One thing that sets our facility apart from others in the area is our staff,” said Cody Rogers, Wellness Center director. “We have exercise physiologists available who analyze a client’s medical history to determine the best exercise and fitness regimen. Our exercise physiologists develop physical activity programs to help people improve components of their fitness, such as cardiovascular function, muscular strength, or flexibility.”

Additionally, the facility offers well-lit parking and on-site security for members.

Community members can register now at 1002 Jefferson Street in Laurel. To learn more about the facility and available fitness classes, call 601-399-0530 and select ext. 3.

Aerobics Schedule – Updated 1.23.24

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