Midwest Health & Fitness Center

The world around you is a demanding place and you expect a lot from yourself. All too often, starting a fitness regimen is placed on the back burner for a variety of reasons. If you want to change the way you live and take the time to get and stay healthy, if you would like to surround yourself with others who are supportive and share a common goal of being fit, the Midwest Health & Fitness Center is the perfect place to start, and our team of qualified experts are ready to help take you to the finish!

Our new facility is located on the state-of-the-art campus of Midwest Medical Center where healthcare and hospitality are fused together to create an outstanding client-focused environment for health, wellness and healing. We can’t wait to show you all we have to offer!

There is no other fitness center like what you will experience at Midwest Health & Fitness Center. More space for equipment, an adjoining fully appointed exercise studio, spacious his/her lounge and locker rooms, ample parking and an amazing view of the rolling hills of Galena.

 

Our Services

We recognize that there is more to health than physique. Overall health involves physical and mental wellness and can be achieved by anyone. Our staff listens carefully to your individual health concerns and then we discuss options just right for you. Once your initial evaluation and consultation is complete, we then design a fitness program based on what we believe will help you achieve your goals. Let us guide you through each and every step of your designed exercise program. We offer an innovative selection of programs and services, including:

• Individualized Fitness Program Design
• Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation
• Physical Therapy
• Massage Therapy
• Group Fitness Classes
• Yoga Classes
• In-depth individual and group involvement

View Our Most Current Class Schedule

 

Fitness Center Hours

• Monday & Wednesday:
  5:30 AM - 8:00 PM  
• Tuesday, Thursday, Friday:
  5:30 AM - 7:00 PM
• Saturday:
  7:00 AM - 12:00 NOON
• Sunday: CLOSED

Memberships

Annual

Single Adult: $350.00
Senior Adult: $315 (60+)
Family: $625.00 (2 adults / 1 child)
($100.00 for each additional child)

Monthly Memberships

Six Month Adult: $225.00
Three Month Adult: $133.00
One Month Adult: $50.00
One Week Pass: $35.00
One Day Pass: $8.00
Initiation Fee: $50.00 (All New Memberships)

Daily Guest Passes

Provided to members for $5.00 each. Limit one guest per visit.

Business Membership Program

Midwest Health & Fitness Center can help you improve the health and wellness of your employees. Many recent studies and surveys show that a healthy employee is a productive member of your team. We can design an employee fitness and business membership program that meets your organization’s specific needs.

Call us at (815) 777-4960.

 

Our Team

Our professional fitness trainers are dedicated to you and your family and we have a core mission to be the area leaders in promoting and maintaining the health and wellness of the communities we serve.

We are a staff with expertise and we know that it’s not enough to know how exercise machines work. What is important is that we understand how the body works. The Midwest Health & Fitness Center team has advanced degrees in fitness, exercise and related studies. And, with a strong connection to Midwest Health Clinic physicians and nursing professionals, we are your fast track to care when you need it.

 

	Marty Soat MS, ACSM, Director of Fitness msoat@MidwestMedicalCenter.org Marty's Master's Degree in exercise science and over 15 years of experience in the health and fitness arena, including Cardio-pulmonary Rehab and Physical Therapy, is a sound foundation for providing a safe and effective program. As an area native, raised in Menominee, IL and a graduate of Western Illinois University, Marty feels comfortable serving the people of the area. Your health and well being are important to him.
	Tara Hollander BS, ACE Certified Personal Trainer thollander@MidwestMedicalCenter.org Tara holds a degree in exercise sports science and has almost 8 years of group exercise instruction. Besides working on expanding our selection of group exercise classes, Tara spends her days taking patients through their rehabilitation programs and designing fitness programs for our members. In addition to her duties on-site, she is currently working on a county-wide wellness initiative, aiming to empower individuals to lead an active lifestyle and incorporate sound eating habits.
	Ryan Dunkel BS, ACSM Certified Personal Trainer rdunkel@MidwestMedicalCenter.org With Ryan’s degree in Health and Wellness from the University of Dubuque, he brings excitement and a fresh education to fitness programming and instruction for our members. He is looking forward to working one-on-one with the people of our community.
	Shannon Williams BS, ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor swilliams@MidwestMedicalCenter.org Shannon is a fitness instructor in our fitness center. She is a graduate of Iowa State University and holds a Bachelor's Degree in Exercise & Sports Science. Shannon currently teaches the water exercise classes and looks forward to helping individuals lead a healthy and fit lifestyle.
	Melinda Vandigo C.M.T. mvandigo@MidwestMedicalCenter.org Melinda is our massage therapist. She specializes in reflexology, ear candling, and sports massage. With the birth of her new baby, she enjoys spending her time with her husband Doug and baby Georgia. She likes going for walks and when she can, she likes to read and play volleyball.