Fitness Program

Fitness classes and the fitness room are located at the Kernodle Senior center. Various exercise classes are available and geared towards keeping seniors active, fit and healthy. The fitness room requires a paid membership, but contains state-of-the-art fitness equipment and machines. Pickleball and badminton are available for Seniors at Fairchild Community Center gym.

The Fitness Room


To join the fitness room, you must pay the membership fee as well complete the orientation session to be trained in the safe operation of the fitness equipment.

To schedule an orientation, please make an appointment with the fitness coordinator at (336) 222-5135.

Membership Fees


    Resident: $25 per month /  $125 per year
    Non-Resident: $30 per month / $150 per year

Personal Training Option


Offered by Amanda Sommer.
Private 30-minute sessions are $25.
Semi-private (2 people) are $15 per person.
Call (336) 222-5135 to set up an appointment.

Fitness Room Hours

Monday - Tuesday 8:00 am to 3:00 pm
​6:00 - 9:00 pm
Wednesday-Thursday 8:00 am to 3:00 pm
​6:00 - 8:30 pm
Friday 8:00 am to 3:00 pm
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Saturdays 10:00 am to 12:00 noon
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Senior Fitness Class

Pickeball & Badminton 


Pickleball and badminton are available at Fairchild Community Center for drop-in play during the week. It's free to participate. Questions - call (336) 222-5119.
  

PICKLEBALL

- Open Senior Adult (55+) Play 
Summer Hours
Monday & Wednesday from 6:00 - 8:00 pm
   

BADMINTON

- Open Senior Adult (55+) Play 
Summer Hours
Tuesday & Thursday from 6:00 - 8:00 pm

Darts & Table Tennis


Darts and Table Tennis are available at the Kernodle Senior Center for drop-in play during the week. It's free to participate. Questions - call (336) 222-5135.

Darts -

Open Senior Adult (55+) Play
Fridays at 10:00 am

Table Tennis -

Open Senior Adult (55+) Play
Mondays & Wednesday 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Wednesdays from 6:00 - 8:30 pm

Exercise Classes 


For questions and to learn more about any of the classes below, please call the fitness coordinator at (336) 222-5135. All classes take place at the Kernodle Senior Center.

Arthritis Exercise & Balance Program


Year-Round
Mondays & Wednesday from 9:30 - 10:30 am
For Adults 55+
Cost: $35 for a 10 class punch card
  
The program includes endurance, flexibility, and strengthening exercises done in chairs or standing beside a chair. This class can improve mobility, balance and range of motion. Call (336) 222-5135 for more info and registration.

Weight Accountability Group (WAGS)


Year-Round
Wednesdays from 10:30 - 11:00 am
For Adults 55+
Cost: FREE
 
WAGs is a support group that is committed to implementing healthy eating and exercise habits. Sessions share information on losing weight, maintaining a healthy weight, fitness and making healthy choices. Call (336) 222-5135 for more info.

Tone-Up!


8-Week Sessions - see newsletter for schedule
Tuesdays & Thursdays at 6:00 pm
For Adults 55+
Cost: $40
 
This class focuses on strength training for those who would like to increase strength, muscular endurance, or tone their body. Benefits of strength training are improved joint function, reduced risk of injury, increased bone density, increased metabolism, improved cardiac function, increased strength & balance. Baseline weigh and BMI may be calculated if desired to see monitor improvements throughout the class. Call (336) 222-5135 to register.

Dancercise


6-Week Sessions - see newsletter for schedule
Mondays at 6:00 pm
For Adults 55+
Cost: $20

Exercise through easy and fun dance steps. Taught by Peggy Guyer. Please register as soon as possible. Space is limited. Call (336) 222-5135 to register.