Richard A. Henson Wellness Center

The Wellness Center gym has reopened! The gym is operating at 50% capacity in accordance with Gov. Hogan's Executive Order on the reopening of fitness centers in Maryland and for the safety of its members.
New gym hours will be 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Please click here to see new rules, regulations, and information

Please click here for UPDATED Class Schedule.

Please click here to check out the Wellness Center's Video Library.

The Richard A. Henson Wellness Center offers a wide variety of programs and services targeted toward addressing the health concerns and needs of older persons. The center’s goal is to enable and to empower members to be physically active and to maintain and enhance their level of independence. See our activities calendar for current offerings.

Those interested in attending our facility to exercise individually or in one of our group exercise classes must fill out membership forms and bring a release signed by your physician (this form is included in the membership packet) to register. Membership forms are available in the wellness center or for download as a PDF.

Hours of Operation

Mon - Fri
Weekends

8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
CLOSED

New MAC and Wellness Center Procedures

Richard A. Henson Wellness Center
Member Guidelines*

Update:

Effective June 1, visitors to the MAC building who are fully vaccinated have the option of wearing a mask, or not. Fully vaccinated individuals can resume pre-pandemic activity, but we still encourage social distancing of 3 feet.

Visitors who are not fully vaccinated are asked to wear a mask while in the building.

No proof of vaccination will be required; MAC will rely on the honor system.

Entering the Wellness Center

At the gym front desk

On the first day you return to the gym, you will give your name and pay your membership fee at the gym front desk; staff will then generate, activate and issue you your membership card. This card will be needed to check in every time you visit the Wellness Center

Check-In & Check-Out

Once your membership card is activated, you will simply scan it each time you visit, for a quick, touchless check-in. Before exiting the Wellness Center, scan your card to check out.

Equipment Usage

Please wipe down equipment, and use hand sanitizer before and after equipment use.
Ask a gym staff member for help if needed!

*Please note: the number of gym members using equipment at any given time MUST NOT exceed the 75% facility capacity.

Wellness Center Group Classes

Please check in at the gym when you first arrive

MAXIMUM CLASS SIZE: 36

ALL classes held indoors will be offered in the Bradford Room

Please wipe down your chair at the end of each class

Personal Training

Personal training sessions can be held outside (weather permitting) or inside. Trainers will wipe down equipment after each use and will take any additional precautions you wish.

Additional Safety Measures

Stretch Flexibility

& Balance

9:00am - 9:30am

Enhanced Fitness

9:45am - 10:15am

Enhanced Fitness

3:00pm - 4:00pm

Download Updated Class Schedule

Membership

Membership fees are paid monthly – there are no contracts to sign.

Full Access (Gym + Group Classes)

Individual: $45/month
Couples rate: $60/month

Personal Training

Individual: $20/month

*Includes full access to gym, equipment, and classes

Limited Access

Gym only: $35/month
Group Classes only: $35/month
Walk-in class fee: $10 per class

Personal Training Sessions

$15 for 30 minute 1 on 1 training

Annual

Annual membership fee: $468

Benefits of membership in the Henson Wellness Center:

Professional fitness instructors
Wellness assessments upon your request
Individualized orientation for all new members
Free health information packets
Evidence-based classes
Use of the state-of-the-art Alter G anti-gravity treadmill*

The Alter-G allows for reduced impact and pain during rehabilitation, and reduces stress on joints during exercise. It also provides exercise in a fall-proof setting for older patients.

*Note: Use of the Alter-G is included in the Wellness Center membership fee. For more information on the Alter-G see the video below, or visit www.alter-g.com

Eligibility
The center is open to those age 50 and older, and anyone with a disability.

Health Education & Screening
The Senior Health Program offers health promotion and disease prevention activities designed to promote and maintain the older person’s levels of physical and mental well-being.

Various activities include health fairs, nutrition screening & counseling, blood pressure screening, dance & movement classes.

For more information about MAC's health promotion programs, call 410-742-0505 ext. 130, or e-mail wellness@macinc.org.

Evidence-Based Classes
A variety of evidence-based classes also are offered. More information

For more information:
Call 410-742-0505, ext. 130
Email rchin@macinc.org

Woman exercising in MAC's Wellness Center

Wellness Center Video Library:

Instructor Robby Chin will be hosting a live Stretch & Balance class at 9am on Mondays and Wednesdays. Past classes will be archived below, but catch the classes live on his Facebook page by clicking this link.

Stretch & Balance Stay Strong Stay Home Walking Workouts

Stretch & Balance

Full Body Stretch

Past Videos: 04/13/20, 04/15/20, 04/27/20, 04/29/20, 05/04/20

Lower Back Relief (Left) - Shoulders and Upper Back (Right)

Stretch at Home

Stay Strong Stay Home

Walking Workouts

Check out instructor Robby Chin walking through the state of the art Alter G machine below