Plassman Athletic Center
An Inclusive Exercise Facility
Turnstone Center offers a friendly, inclusive, and supportive environment for a positive fitness experience. A safe space to move is important for people of all abilities, ages, and backgrounds. Turnstone’s Fitness & Aquatic Center is the only exercise facility in northeast Indiana universally designed to include people of all abilities. Contact a fitness staff member for a new member assessment.
Please contact us at (260) 483-2100 or complete the online contact form for more information or to learn how you can become a member.
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Fitness Center Hours:
Monday-Thursday 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Friday 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Warm Water Pool Hours:
Monday-Thursday 7:30 am - 6:30 pm
Friday 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
*Please check Turnstone's Facebook Page for any last-minute schedule changes.
General Fitness & Aquatic Membership (includes Fitness Center, Pool, Indoor track, and most group fitness classes): $36 per month.
*There is a one-time enrollment fee of $25 for the first month. Members must set up auto-pay.
Additional memberships are also available for family members.
Turnstone's Fitness Center features fully accessible strength-training equipment, free weights, boxing equipment, and several cardiovascular machines including:
- Motomed machines
- NuSteps
- Recumbent ellipticals
- Treadmills
- Standard ellipticals
Turnstone's field house has a six-lane 230-meter track for walking, running, and rolling laps.
Turnstone’s warm-water therapeutic pools are equipped with:
- A chair lift
- Wheelchair ramp
- Handrails
- An underwater bench with whirlpool jets
Maintained at 90 degrees, the pools offer a therapeutic environment that promotes muscle relaxation and circulation. Water buoyancy allows freedom of movement.
Individuals with one or more of the following conditions qualify for membership at Turnstone Center:
- Diagnosed disability (ALS, Amputation, Blind/Visual Impairment, CP, MS, MD, Parkinson’s Disease, Spina Bifida, SCI, Stroke, and Traumatic Brain Injury)
- Orthopedic or neurological medical conditions
- Chronic Pain
- Diabetes
- High cholesterol
- Obesity
- Cardiac conditions
- Moderate to severe mobility limitations
- Uncontrolled stress and depression
- Physical inactivity
- Loss of balance
- 65 years of age and older
- Military veteran with an honorable discharge
- A family member or caregiver of a participating member
Turnstone offers a Military program for U.S. Military veterans with an honorable discharge.
To learn more, contact the Fitness Staff at 260-483-2100.
Turnstone’s certified fitness staff works with each member to create an individualized exercise plan to meet the member's fitness goals. Turnstone's fitness staff are Certified Inclusive Fitness Trainers (CIFT) through the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) as well as Certified AdaptX trainers.
Take a Tour of Our Fitness & Aquatic Center
Fitness Center and Pool Membership Rates:
General Fitness & Aquatic Membership (includes Fitness Center, Pool, Indoor track, and most group fitness classes): $36 per month.
*There is a one-time enrollment fee of $25 for the first month. Members must set up auto-pay.
Additional memberships are also available for family members.
Fitness members can download the MemberMe+ app to view schedules, get notifications, and update membership information.
Medicare Advantage Plans:
Turnstone Center's Fitness & Aquatic Center accepts participants with Medicare Advantage Plans.
SilverSneakers® is a benefit for seniors that comes FREE with qualifying Medicare health plans, giving members unlimited access to fitness locations across the country. From weights and machines to group classes led by instructors trained in senior fitness, we have something for everyone at all levels of ability.
Renew Active™ is the gold standard in Medicare fitness programs for body and mind. The program is available at no additional cost with UnitedHealthcare® Medicare plans. You can learn more at UHCRenewActive.com.
The Silver&Fit is designed specifically to help older adults achieve better health through regular exercise and health education. Silver&Fit provides eligible members with no-cost or low-cost fitness memberships through arrangements with certain health plans. Silver&Fit is provided by American Specialty Fitness, Inc., a subsidiary of American Specialty Health Incorporated.
Fitness & Aquatic Programs
Check our most current class schedule.
Check out the most current Pool schedule.
Beginner-Intermediate
Incorporating a variety of moderate impact exercises focusing on cardio, coordination, balance, endurance, and strength. Water weights and other equipment are used. Everyone can go at their own pace, but you will be sure to get moving and grooving in this workout.
Located in the Plassman Pool.
Beginner – Intermediate.
Aqua Balance is a 30-minute class that is completed in a heated pool while listening to calming music. This class is designed to improve balance and stability while developing muscle awareness to aid in preventing slips and falls.
Please join us in the Plassman Athletic Center pool!
Beginner-Intermediate.
A class specially designed to improve your balance, coordination, and stability through a variety of static and dynamic exercises.
Located in Group Exercise Room #1.
Beginner-Intermediate.
Chair Dancing, you'll perform dance movements on a chair and move your upper body with the beat of the music, as guided by the instructor. Chair dance is an excellent way to build strength and improve flexibility without putting too much strain on your body. Chair dance also improves mobility by increasing blood flow and strengthen your joints.
Beginner – Intermediate.
This 45-minute class is a gentle aerobic and strength workout for participants of all abilities. This class is for those looking to improve their strength and endurance. Participants can be seated or standing. Participants will use dumbbells, bands, and medicine balls.
Turnstone's six-lane indoor 230-meter track is available for running, walking, or rolling laps. Six laps around the track equal one mile. Access to the Fitness Center is not included with the Open Track Program.
To participate, complete a waiver at the Plassman Athletic Center with a fitness center staff member and sign in at the main desk each time you arrive. Please contact EJ Whitney, Director of Fitness and Aquatics, at [email protected] with questions about the Open Track Program.
Open Track hours:
Monday - Friday 7:00 am – 5:00 pm
The open track schedule is posted outside our fieldhouse doors monthly. *Call 260-483-2100 to confirm availability.
Open Track fees:
Individuals: $5/drop-in or $25/month includes shower and locker usage.
Businesses: $25/employee up to $250 per month for 1-20 employees per organization includes shower and locker usage. Towels are not provided.
Members may purchase personal fitness training sessions in both the warm-water pool and fitness center under the direct supervision of a Certified Inclusive Fitness Trainer. Contact our fitness staff at (260) 483-2100 to schedule an appointment.
Personal Fitness Training Fees:
- $100/5 30-minute sessions
- $200/5 1-hour sessions
OR
- $210/12 30-minute sessions
- $420/12 1-hour sessions
Additional packages are also available.
Beginning January 1, 2019, Renew Active™ will be available at Turnstone's Fitness Center. Renew Active is a fitness program designed to help UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage members meet fitness-related goals. Renew Active membership includes the use of Turnstone's Fitness Center, Warm-water Pools, and Track. Available on select health plans. For more information, please contact a fitness specialist at (260) 483-2100. You can also learn more at myrenewactive.com.
Rock Steady Boxing is designed to empower and improve the quality of life for individuals with Parkinson's Disease. This class incorporates a non-contact boxing-based fitness curriculum. Participants are evaluated before starting class to gauge their skill level.
For more information, please contact Zach at [email protected] or (260) 483-2100.
Silver and Fit is a fitness program designed specifically for older adults. You may get access to Silver and Fit as a Medicare beneficiary through many insurance companies' Medicare Advantage and Supplement plans.
Please contact a fitness specialist at (260) 483-2100 for more information.
Intensity Beginner–Intermediate
A well-rounded exercise class to improve participants' strength, endurance, flexibility, and balance. This class is for all levels and has both standing and chair exercises to fit each participant's needs.
Located in Group Exercise Room #1.
Intensity Beginner–Intermediate
A fun, shallow-water exercise class that uses a signature splash board to increase movement and intensity options. Splash is suitable for all skill levels and is safe for non-swimmers. The pool provides many benefits when used for aerobic exercise and resistance training.
Located in the Plassman Pool.
Intensity Beginner–Intermediate
Move through seated and standing yoga poses to increase flexibility, balance and range of motion. A chair is used to meet a variety of fitness levels.
Located in Group Exercise Room #1.
Turnstone offers a Military program for U.S. Military veterans with an honorable discharge.
To learn more, contact the Fitness Staff at 260-483-2100.
Contact us at (260) 483-2100 & [email protected]
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Your support creates an inclusive community where all types of individuals can feel empowered to take charge of their well-being!
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