Waldron Fitness Center
Wellness Opportunities Abound
The Waldron Fitness Center opened in 2007 with a focus on fitness and community health in eastern Montgomery County, Virginia. Since 2013, the Eastmont Community Foundation has operated the center as a service to the residents of eastern Montgomery County. This is no surprise, since the foundation was established in 1982 by Dr. George R. Smith Jr., a local physician who always has a strong interest in health, nutrition and fitness.
The center strives to provide the best athletic and wellness opportunities and to help its members reach their personal fitness goals. Under the foundation, the center has added new and diverse classes to better serve the members’ ages and abilities, more certified instructors, a personal training program, expanded operating hours, Child Watch hours, and new equipment. Download our flyer (PDF) as a quick reference!
Membership Benefits
Membership does have its benefits! Included in a membership are:
Weekly group classes.
Varied selection of circuit, weight and stationary training equipment.
More than 25 exercise classes a week.
A workout room with a complete array of free weights, weight-training machines and cardio fitness equipment.
Waldron for Kids
Waldron Wellness Center offers two safe, fun programs for children, each geared toward a different age group. Both are free! The Child Watch program is focused on children from 6 weeks of age to 10 years of age, while the Chill Zone is for children ages 8–12.
Silver Sneakers
If you have Medicare, chances are you’re already a Silver Sneakers member, which entitles you to a free membership to the Waldron Fitness Center. Go to SilverSneakers.com, call us at 540-268-1623 or stop by today.
Exercise Classes
Programs and classes in tai chi, yoga, karate, kickboxing, weight training, aerobic workouts and Zumba are also offered, as is personal training. Many classes are taught by certified instructors. We have more than 20 fun classes to suit all fitness levels. All classes are free for Waldron Fitness Center members.
The class schedule is based on instructor availability and member attendance. At least two members must attend any given class; class is cancelled if fewer than two members are in attendance. And remember, exercise classes are free with membership! Enjoy exercising when everyone shares the same goals. Choose a class that fits your schedule and needs. Discover some of the classes offered at the Waldron Fitness Center.
Gentle and Beginner Classes
Fit for Life
LEVEL: Beginner to intermediate.
Low- to moderate-intensity exercise with a mix of cardio, strength, core, balance and stretching. Mostly standing with some seated (chair) work.
Tai Chi for Health
LEVEL: Beginner to intermediate.
Improve your balance, coordination and focus while decreasing stress. Tai chi features slow, flowing movements suitable for all ages and fitness levels. Can be modified to do while seated in a chair.
Sit Fit
LEVEL: Beginner to intermediate.
This seated class features very gentle, light movement and exercise.
Full Body Stretch
LEVEL: Beginner to intermediate.
A gentle, full body workout to strengthen and lengthen muscles, increase flexibility, and improve posture and range of motion. No weights or floor work. For all ages and fitness levels.
Muscle Toning and Stretching Classes
Yoga|Barre|Pilates
LEVEL: All. Note that this class does involve getting up and down on the floor.
Strengthen your legs and core and gain better flexibility and balance in this blend of yoga, (ballet) barre and Pilates core work.
Muscle Conditioning
LEVEL: Intermediate to advanced.
Shape and tone using body weight, body bars, dumbbells, TRX equipment, resistance tubing and more.
Yoga
LEVEL: All. Note that this class does involve getting up and down on the floor.
Balance, strength, flexibility in a non-impact class. Children 6 and older are welcome with a parent for Tuesday Night Yoga.
Cardio/Aerobic Classes
HIIT
LEVEL: Intermediate to advanced.
HIIT stands for high intensity interval training, one of the most popular group exercise formats today. Get a mix of cardiorespiratory (aerobic) and muscle conditioning work in a shorter amount of time.
Cardio Challenge
LEVEL: Intermediate to advanced.
Old school aerobics, athletic or step drills, TABATA, intervals, kickboxing and more. Cardio work to strengthen your heart and burn calories. Includes core work and stretching.
Cycle
LEVEL: Beginner to advanced.
A calorie-burning workout that’s fun and effective; you decide how hard or fast to pedal.
Cardio Kickboxing
LEVEL: Intermediate to advanced.
A high energy, de-stressing cardio workout including kicks, punches, jumping jacks and more!
Zumba
LEVELS: All.
You don’t have to be a good dancer to enjoy this calorie-burning, fun workout set to great music! Zumba Gold is a little slower and less complex than Zumba.
Interval Training
LEVEL: Intermediate to advanced.
Mix it up in this class that includes cardio and strength work, using multiple formats and a variety of equipment.
We’ve Got Your Workout
Plenty of space and quality equipment make our workout rooms a great place to get stronger. Our rooms are open during operating hours, and our trained staff will help you with anything unfamiliar.
Weight Lifting Room
TRX Suspension training equipment
Pro-Elite Strength Systems bench press
Hammer Strength Power Rack with pull-up bars
Hammer Strength plate-loaded Smith machine
Life Fitness Multi Jungle Gym with rows, pull-downs, cable crossovers and pull-up bars
Preacher curl bench
Five benches
Dumbbells up to 115 pounds
Medicine balls
Kettle bells
BOSU
Battle rope
Cardio and Strength Room
Treadmills
Ellipticals
Upright bikes
Recumbent bikes
Jacobs Ladder
Concept rowing machine
Life Fitness seated leg press
Seated leg curl
Leg extension
Chest press
Pectoral fly/rear deltoid
Shoulder Press
Back Extension
Abdominal
Equipment Gallery
Operating Hours
Mondays–Thursdays: 5 a.m.–8 p.m. • Fridays 5 a.m.–6 p.m.
Closed noon–1 p.m. weekdays
Saturdays:
7 a.m.–noon
Sundays: 2–5 p.m.
Sunday hours may vary during the summer.
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Physical Address
Waldron Fitness Center
267 Alleghany Spring Road
Shawsville, VA 24162
Phone
540-268-1623
The Waldron Fitness Center is located in Shawsville in The Meadowbrook Center (across from Dollar General), just minutes from Christiansburg, Ellett Valley and West Salem. The Meadowbrook Center is on U.S. Highway 460, 8 miles from Exit 132 (Dixie Caverns) off Interstate 81 south, and 7 miles from Exit 118 (Christiansburg) from Interstate 81 north; it is less than 15 minutes from Dixie Caverns or Christiansburg.