Promoting Wellness and Balance at the LSUHSC Wellness Center
The LSUHSC Wellness Center is dedicated to enhancing the mental and physical health of the LSUHSC community through access to state-of-the-art sports equipment, group exercise classes, and membership options for students, residents, faculty, and staff. This welcoming facility provides a supportive environment where individuals can focus on their overall well-being, balance academic and professional demands, and stay active.
Dynamic Group Exercise Classes
The Wellness Center hosts a wide range of group exercise classes designed to cater to diverse fitness goals and interests:
- Indoor Cycle: A high-intensity cycling experience with push-ups, sprints, and upbeat music to keep participants motivated.
- Mindfulness/Yogalates: A blend of yoga and Pilates movements, promoting relaxation, flexibility, and mindfulness.
- HIIT: High-intensity interval training with plyometric exercises like burpees and power squats for a total-body workout.
- Power Yoga Vinyasa: A challenging, sweat-inducing 60-minute flow class inspired by the Baptiste method.
- Barre: A ballet, yoga, and Pilates-inspired class that improves flexibility, muscle endurance, and posture.
- Mat Pilates: Traditional Pilates exercises for core strength and overall body conditioning.
- TRX: Strength and flexibility training using suspension bands for a unique, full-body workout.
- Pilates Reformer: Advanced Pilates classes utilizing the reformer machine for an all-encompassing workout experience.
Find current group classes and times in the monthly exercise schedule.
Holistic Benefits for Mind and Body
The LSUHSC Wellness Center provides more than just physical fitness. It plays a vital role in stress relief, mental clarity, and fostering resilience—key factors for students and professionals managing demanding schedules. Classes like Mindfulness/Yogalates and Power Yoga Vinyasa focus on relaxation and mindfulness, while high-energy options such as Indoor Cycle and HIIT promote cardiovascular health and strength.
Membership Benefits
The Wellness Center offers exclusive memberships to LSUHSC students, faculty, staff, and residents, with options to include family members such as spouses and children aged 16 and older. Members enjoy access to state-of-the-art sports equipment, fitness areas, and a variety of group exercise classes tailored to all fitness levels. By fostering a community-centered approach, the Wellness Center ensures a space for personal growth and health improvement.
With its combination of cutting-edge equipment, diverse fitness programs, and a supportive community atmosphere, the LSUHSC Wellness Center empowers members to achieve their health goals and maintain a balanced lifestyle.