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Crosby Wellness Center Member Spotlight

Rachel McCoy

Community, Consistency and a Healthy Dose of Competition at Crosby

What is your formula for fitness success? For some, it’s the motivation to fit into a new dress by the summer’s high school reunion . For others, it’s the desire for a specific physique or the prevention of medical diagnoses like diabetes or heart disease . For Rachel McCoy, a dedicated and engaged member of the Crosby Wellness Center at the Center for Health & Wellbeing in Winter Park, her formula for success is tied to three simple concepts: commitment, community, and a healthy dose of competition, all of which she finds in abundance at Crosby .

Commitment

Rachel, 58, joined the Crosby Wellness Center in May of 2021 . Like many in the years of the COVID-19 pandemic, she had neglected her physical health and was looking for a place to start her fitness journey . At Crosby, Rachel found exactly what she needed; a financial assistance program, available to those who qualify, helped Rachel make the commitment to join . “When I joined, the Crosby staff told me I had to commit . And I took them seriously! I was here almost every day, three or four hours a day . I treated it like it was a job when I was first starting out so I could establish the habit,” she shares .

Community

Rachel is a regular in many of Crosby’s Group Exercise classes, and from the pool to the Pilates reformer, she has built a community of accountability partners who support and encourage her, and, importantly, take note of when she’s missing from the wellness center for more than a day or two . “I like the water, and I like exercising in the water . The ladies in the aqua fitness classes were so nice and so welcoming when I joined . They just embraced me and supported me when I shared about my goals and my journey and were

so encouraging when they noticed I had started to lose weight,” Rachel says . “Overall, it’s just so easy to talk to everyone here . The trainers, the people are so nice and supportive .”

And a Healthy Dose of Competition

An ongoing weight-loss competition with her family, and with her fellow members in the regular member competitions sponsored by Crosby, fuel Rachel’s progress towards the goal she’s set for her 60th birthday . That goal comes complete with a visual she manifests every time she visits Crosby: to attend her celebratory birthday dinner wearing a nice top tucked into her pants . . .and with no “belly bulge “to be seen . In her visual, shining jewelry accents a healthy and smiling face, radiant from her time spent dedicated to her fitness journey . The Crosby team sings Rachel’s praises, taking note of her commitment, enthusiasm, and willingness to try new things . “Rachel comes in almost every day, and she has participated in just about every class we offer, including Pilates Reformer classes . She also participates in all our fun member programs and events throughout the year; Rachel was the Crosby Games gold medal winner in July 2021,” says Heather Pomeisl, with membership services at the Crosby Wellness Center . A shining example to others who may be looking for inspiration to start – and stay committed to a fitness routine, Rachel has sage advice to offer . “You have to start somewhere . Think of your fitness journey like a baby – a baby takes its steps; it stumbles and falls but the baby never stops trying to walk to the gate . So that’s my advice – stay in the fight and don’t quit . You’re going to have days you don’t want to head to the gym . But once you make that connection with somebody, it’ll encourage you to stay with it .” Like Rachel, you too can discover your fit at the Crosby Wellness Center at the Center for Health & Wellbeing . Crosby’s team of expert certified fitness professionals provides all the education, support and encouragement you need to make a lasting commitment to your health .

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Crosby Wellness Center is Now Certified by the Medical Fitness Association!

The Peggy & Philip B. Crosby Wellness Center at the Center for Health & Wellbeing in Winter Park has achieved Medical Fitness Facility certification by the Medical Fitness Association (MFA), the country’s leading organization dedicated solely to medically integrated wellness and fitness facilities. Since opening in 1989, Crosby Wellness Center has provided a high-quality facility, professional staff, and programs in a unique, supportive environment. For more information, please call (407) 644-3606 or visit crosbywellnesscenter.org today. Here’s How our Medical Fitness Certification Will Enhance our Comprehensive Memberships.

• Active medical oversight of facility programming to keep you safe • Degreed and licensed staff for added support and guidance • Prevention and rehabilitation programs improving your overall health • Individualized health screening to customize a health plan for you • Testing and outcome tracking to measure your results and improvements • A focus on improving community health supporting everyone’s overall wellbeing