The JCC – A Place to Play
We are your own “place to play” and we offer fitness classes (including Pilates, Spinning and PACE), a weight room, swimming lesssions, pool, tennis, basketball, racquetball and a comprehensive personal training program, too!
Do you want to walk with a fitness group? Play in a league? Improve your tennis game? Work out one-on-one with a trainer? Relax in a steam room? The “J” has it all! For young children we have a wonderful Splash Park that offers interactive water features that guarantee fun for the under-12 set!
The benefits of exercise are many. When you begin to feel better, you function more efficiently resulting in added confidence and a feeling of well-being that carries over into every aspect of your daily life. Everyone begins a fitness program for different reasons. Some people are interested specifically in weight loss; others want to maintain their health. The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) recommends that adults get an accumulated 30 minutes or more of simple physical activity most, if not all days of the week. For fitness benefits, according to the ACSM, adults should do 20 to 60 minutes of continuous aerobic activity, three to five days a week at 60 percent to 90 percent maximum heart rate using the major muscle groups (swimming or aerobics are good ways to accomplish this).
We provide you with many choices of how you can work out. Here is a list of some of the amenities the JCC offers:
- Urban Cycling studio
- Star Trac, Precor, Life Fitness, Stair Master, and Magnum cardio and strength training equipment
- Customized personal training program to help you achieve your fitness goals
- Aerobics studios with more than 116 hours of free yoga, Pilates and aerobics classes every week
- Water aerobics and swim lessons in our heated pool
- Champion swim team with Masters Team for adults
- Six Classic Clay™ surface lighted tennis courts with leagues and professional instruction
- Five racquetball, handball and squash courts
- Steam, sauna and hydrotherapy pool
- Massage services including neuromuscular therapy
- Two indoor basketball courts and one outdoor basketball court
- Basketball leagues for adults and children
- Home of AZ Basketball Academy featuring Joseph Blair and U of A alumni, plus the Jason Terry Basketball Camp, the Miles Simon Basketball Camp for boys and girls, “Wild About Hoops” Winter Basketball Camp with Joe Nehls, and the Charlton English Soccer Camps
- Two softball fields and one soccer/flag football field
- Martial arts and dance classes
- PACE® circuit training classes
- Jr. Olympic size pool with 8 swim lanes
The JCC Sports and Fitness Department offers you a complete and comprehensive program for all age groups at all levels of ability and interest. The professionally trained and knowledgeable staff offers individual attention to help you achieve your full potential in a relaxed, social setting. Please feel free to call Stu Epstein, our Sports and Fitness Director, at 520.299.3000 x193. s
Splashin’ Summer
Summer is here and the Stingrays swim team is in full swing as they compete in the SAAA Summer League Championships on July 8 and 9. From there, the Stingrays will head to the Arizona State Championships in Phoenix from July 24-27.
An elite group of swimmers from this team will travel to California to compete in the Far Western Zone Championships in August. We are proud of our youth aquatic teams!
These energetic and spirited teams consist of young people (ages 6-16) who are growing into responsible, disciplined, and successful young individuals.
We have two year-round youth swim teams. Our coaching staff is committed to teaching, mentoring, and nurturing this team and contributing to their success.
Great job Stingrays!
Core Fitness
Need a new summer activity? Why not try Pilates? This body conditioning routine helps build flexibility, strength, endurance, and coordination without adding muscle bulk. It’s great for sculpting your body and strengthening your core.
Try a private Pilates session with one of our professional instructors: Lori, Jeebee or Nancy. They will work one-on-one with you in the JCC Pilates room by using the Pilates reformer as well as doing mat work.
To set up an appointment or get more details, please stop by the Sports and Fitness Desk or call 299-3000 x118.
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