Click here for Mathews Athletic Center’s hours. Also find out more about the variety of classes taught ranging from fitness, yoga, and meditation classes along with descriptions and instructor listings.
Stay fit. Stay focused. Stay you. We are excited to be participating in Renew Active, the gold standard in Medicare fitness programs fro body and mind.
A no-cost basic membership offered to Medicare-eligible and group retiree members of participating health plans. Call 1-888-423-4632 or follow this link to learn more about this program and check eligibility.
Wesleyan College offers a limited number of community memberships to Mathews Athletic Center. The athletic center provides women and men with a safe and conveniently located health club option in North Macon. Members enjoy the private setting with views of scenic Foster Lake and Wesleyan's Nancy Ellis Knox Equestrian Center.
A Community membership to the center includes access to Cybex strength training equipment, free weights, recumbent bikes, treadmills, elliptical machines, yoga, Cycle, RIP barbell, ZUMBA, sculpting, Senior Programming, tennis courts, and walking trails in the Arboretum. The center provides locker room areas with day use lockers, showers, and vanity areas.
Discounts are available for seniors, Wesleyan Alumnae, plus spouses and family members of Wesleyan employees. Ask about corporate memberships for three or more employees from the same business.
For more information on community memberships call (478) 757-5251 or Kathy Malone, Facility Manager (478) 757-3775, kmalone@wesleyancollege.edu.
Please remember, that all of this could change. If the CDC issues new guidelines, we will follow those.
Dopamine is a chemical in the brain that's associated with feelings of pleasure and happiness.
Recent studies have show that people who suffer from anxiety and depression can achieve long-term relief from exercising.
Recent studies have show that people who suffer from anxiety and depression can achieve long-term relief from exercising.
Exercise is a wonderful energy booster, and more exercise equals increased levels of happiness
Stressed out? Exercise is a form of low-level stress itself, and the more you subject yourself to the "stress" of working out, the better your body will adapt to handling other kinds of stress.
Unfortunately, the older we get, the less capable our brain functioning becomes. Studies have shown that regular exercise can help slow down that cognitive decline, aiding memory and learning in the process.
There's nothing quite like having an awesome workout and then feeling a great sense of accomplishment.
While all types of exercise are great for us, working out in groups is even better. Working out and being around friends generally makes us a happier bunch.
Having sleep issues? Regular exercise has been show to improve the sleep quality of people with sleeping disorders.
We're all in a better mood when our creative juices are flowing, and nothing boosts creativity quite like a great workout.
Wesleyan College is privileged to steward many arts and cultural events and share them with the community. Most are free and open to the public. Wesleyan art galleries are open M-F 1:30 – 5:00 PM and on Wesleyan Market Saturdays from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Tour our beautiful 200-acre campus featuring Georgian architecture, lush green spaces, recreational facilities, residence halls, and worship center.
Wesleyan College is home to five NCAA Division III sports: soccer, basketball, volleyball, tennis, and softball. In addition, we offer an award-winning Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA) Equestrian program.
