WMBD Living Loving Local: Celebrating 10 Years of Excellence at the Carle Health & Fitness Center
Host: Gretchen Wirtz

Gretchen: Thank you so much for joining us today, Catherine! It’s great to be here in this incredible facility. Congratulations on celebrating your 10-year anniversary!
Catherine: Thank you! Yes, we are excited to celebrate.

Anniversary Celebrations
Gretchen: What do you have planned for the big celebration?
Catherine: Our actual 10-year anniversary is on September 6th. We have a ribbon-cutting planned on the 10th with the McLean County Chamber. We will also have a special celebration for our inaugural members, with more information coming soon.

What Makes Carl Health and Fitness Center Special?
Gretchen: What sets the Carle Health & Fitness Center apart?
Catherine: We are a medically-based facility with a strong affiliation with Carle Health. Our medical fitness approach is personalized and individualized, bridging the gap between clinical care and wellness outcomes. Our staff provides support, resources, and motivation to help people integrate exercise into their lives.

Unique Programs Offered
Gretchen: Can you tell us about some of the unique programs you offer?
Catherine: Absolutely! One standout program is the Rock Steady Boxing Program, designed for people with Parkinson’s. It’s evidence-based and involves high-intensity boxing, which has shown to provide the best outcomes for our patients. The community aspect is also vital, as participants develop friendships and support each other.
Gretchen: That sounds fantastic!
Catherine: We also have a Neuro Fitness class for individuals with traumatic brain injuries, stroke recovery, and multiple sclerosis. These special programs are open to the community, and you don’t need a membership to participate.

Exciting New Programs
Catherine: Another program I’m excited about is Stroller Strong, which is for moms with little ones and starts in September. It’s an outdoor workout that makes it easy to bring your child along.

Personalized Fitness Coaching
Gretchen: How does the exercise prescription and fitness coaching work?
Catherine: As part of our medical fitness approach, members can meet with a fitness coach who provides an exercise prescription tailored to their goals and abilities. This helps decrease the intimidation of starting an exercise program and is available throughout the membership.

Membership Information
Gretchen: For those interested in memberships, what should they do?
Catherine: You can find us on Facebook and Instagram, or visit our website. We encourage you to come in for a tour; we’d love to meet you!

Location and Contact Information
Gretchen: Congratulations again on your 10-year anniversary! This is truly a great resource for the community.
Catherine: Thank you!
Gretchen: You can visit the Carle Health & Fitness Center at 1111 Trinity Lane, across from the airport in Bloomington. For more information, visit carlhealthfitness.com or call 309-433-9355. Be sure to check them out to see why they are amazing!
Catherine: Thank you for having me today!
Gretchen: Stay tuned; we have more coming up!