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STRONG OPTIONS
Emporia’s fitness opportunities make getting and staying in shape fun and easy.
We get it – life can be busy, challenging, and overwhelming. That’s why it’s so important to prioritize your health and wellbeing. In Emporia, you’ll find a wide range of options, both traditional and unconventional, to help you and your family stay active, healthy, and full of life. Pair that with outdoor activities like cycling and disc golf, and it won’t be long before you’re feeling great.
Let's explore the strong options out there for you.
The Emporia Recreation Center provides healthy activities for all generations in a safe, friendly community to help achieve better wellness outcomes. Established in 1953, ERC is the only such entity in the state that is jointly operated by the city and the local school district.
The Rec Center has a pool for lap swimming and fitness classes, and a viewing room where many birthday parties are held. The full-size basketball court is used for pickleball, indoor soccer, volleyball, and more, in addition to youth and adult basketball. Fifteen laps on the walking track above the gym equals one mile. Also upstairs, a fitness studio offers yoga and fitness classes. The only racquetball court in Lyon County is here.
The fitness room features equipment similar to what’s found in a hospital cardiac rehab center. Many who complete medical rehab programs stop exercising because of no access to specialized equipment–but not in Emporia! Another popular attraction is the state-of-the-art indoor golf room and golf simulator. The community room is home to weekly table tennis and hosts numerous local organization meetings plus anniversary and birthday parties and showers.
For more information about the Emporia Recreation Center, stop in at 313 W. Fourth Ave., call 620-340-6300, visit their website at emporiarec.org, and find them on Facebook.
Good Muscle brings real life fitness experience and theoretical knowledge into practical application. Their certified fitness professionals and nutrition specialists can help you exercise pain-free, lose weight, and put on lean tissue. Located at 120 Commercial St., Good Muscle offers both online and in-person classes. Find them at thegoodmuscle.com, on Facebook, or contact them by phone at 620-481-0246.
Genesis Health Club, at 1007 Commercial St., is a luxury full service gym featuring weight and cardio areas, group fitness and cycle studios, tanning rooms, steam rooms and dry sauna, and a smoothie bar. For more information, see their website at genesishealthclubs.com, call 620-343-6034, and find them on social media.
E:24/7 offers round-the-clock, every-day-of-the-year gym access. This fitness center, at 622 Merchant St., is known for its outstanding training and multiple classes, from boxing club and jiu jitsu to athletic personal trainers and wrestling camp. Call 620-481-9982, email them at dspaulding141@gmail.com, and find them on Facebook.
Emporia Fitness, a no-contracts, no-sign-up-fee center, is a state-of-the-art facility located at 2812 W. 12th Ave. The cardio theatre features over 30 individual and group equipment selections. They offer TRX Suspension Training and Battling Ropes, along with 20 Spin bikes and more. Check out their website at emporiafitness.com, call 620-342-2348, and find them on Facebook.
Wicked Strength & Performance training studio specializes in personal training for all humans, regardless of physical capabilities, with a strong focus on women. Wicked programming is designed to create positive change while fostering mental and physical well-being. Find Wicked Strength & Performance at 330 Commercial St. Visit their website at wickedstrengthks.com and their Facebook page.
