Supervised Medical Gym
Our supervised medical gym is part of the L.S. Skaggs Wellness Center. Our gym is designed for individuals who need a little more support to exercise safely. Physical therapists are on site to instruct and assist you. Our gym is also staffed by students from the College of Health.
Staff offer one-on-one support. Depending on your comfort and ability, you can also work more independently. Our gym promotes a physically active lifestyle in a supportive group atmosphere.
Who Should Attend?*
Our gym benefits individuals with a variety of conditions and backgrounds:
- Multiple sclerosis
- Stroke survivors
- Parkinson's disease
- Overweight or obese
- Bariatric patients
- Others requiring supervised exercise
- *Other eligibility requirements may apply
Gym Benefits & Services
Our medical gym provides a variety of services:
- A baseline exercise fitness and mobility assessment by an exercise specialist
- Regular evaluation of exercise tolerance and progress
- Supervised group-based exercise classes (boxing, dance, tai chi, yoga, etc.)
Our gym is a safe, supportive place for everyone to be active. Aides monitor your vitals and offer one-on-one support as needed.
We also offer group classes on different topics:
Join the Supervised Medical Gym
Membership is month-to-month and does not require a long-term commitment.
Monthly dues are $65. *Some individuals may qualify for discounted dues. Please call for more information.
Join Today
To join the gym, please contact us at 801-213-8720 or email us at skaggspwc@umail.utah.edu
Most participants receive a referral from their physician.
DONATIONS
Donations to the L.S. Skaggs Patient Wellness Center will offset the cost of participants' attendance to the L.S. Skaggs Patient Wellness Center with limited means to pay for wellness services. To give please click the link below and enter the following to the "Would you like to add special instructions?" section: Donation for the L.S. Skaggs Patient Wellness Center: MS Development Fund - HE16684-40165
Location & Directions
We are located at the Osher Center for Integrative Health 295 Chipeta Way, 4th floor
Parking
There is free parking located in the structure directly across from the building. If handicap parking is full in this lot, those with a permit can park in the employee parking structure just north of the building.
