St. Dominic Fitness Center

Overview

St. Dominic Fitness Center is a medically based fitness and wellness facility in Jackson, Mississippi, established in the early 1980s as part of the St. Dominic Health System (FMOLHS). It serves individuals, families, St. Dominic employees, and local businesses focused on health prevention and total wellness. Unlike typical health clubs, it emphasizes safe exercise, strength training, and lifestyle changes, with seamless transitions for patients from Outpatient Rehab or Cardiopulmonary Rehab programs. Key highlights include a state-of-the-art heated indoor pool, sauna and steam rooms, cutting-edge equipment, and diverse classes led by degreed and certified staff.

The overall atmosphere is supportive, personable, and medically oriented, fostering an optimal environment for all fitness levels. New members receive a fitness assessment and personalized program design, with periodic reassessments to track progress, promoting sustained health improvements in a welcoming, non-intimidating space.

Features & Amenities

• Sauna & Steam Rooms: Ideal for relaxation, recovery, and detoxification post-workout.
• Heated Indoor Pool: Supports aquatic exercises, water aerobics, and therapy in shallow and deep ends.
• Indoor Track/Outdoor Walking Trail: Versatile cardio options for walking or jogging.
• Latest Cardio & Strength Training Equipment: Modern machines tailored for effective, safe workouts.
• Group Fitness Studios: Equipped for classes like cycling, yoga, Pilates, and dance.
• Toning & Strength Areas: Dedicated spaces for targeted muscle building.
• Massage Therapy Rooms: Professional recovery services.
• Monitored Rehab Transition Program: Seamless integration from hospital rehab.
• Locker Rooms and Showers: Full amenities for convenience.

Services

• Fitness Assessment & Program Design: Initial evaluation and customized plans, with ongoing reassessments.
• Personal Training: One-on-one sessions with certified trainers.
• Massage Therapy: Therapeutic relief and muscle recovery.
• Group Fitness Classes (from weekly schedule):
  • Cycle (6:00 a.m.): High-intensity indoor cycling for cardio and endurance.
  • Sunrise Splash (8:15 a.m.): Moderate water aerobics using full body in shallow/deep ends.
  • Seniorcise/Yoga Stretch (9:30 a.m.): Low-moderate flexibility, balance, and stress reduction (chair-supported).
  • Deep Water Running (9:30 a.m.): Jogging for tone, definition, and cardio.
  • Yogalates (10:00 a.m. Sat): Posture, strength, and flexibility fusion.
  • Yoga (12:00 p.m.): Mind-body rejuvenation with breathwork.
  • Gentle Joints (2:00 p.m.): Low-intensity water walking for endurance (physician release required).
  • Moms in Motion (5:30 p.m.): Low-impact pre/post-natal water fitness (12+ weeks pregnant, medical release; extra fees may apply).
  • Hip Hop (5:30 p.m.): Energetic dance-aerobics with hip-hop playlist.
  • Aqua Mix (5:30 p.m.): High-intensity water cardio, strength, and core.
• Specialized Offerings: Pilates, Water Aerobics, Pre/Post Natal Fitness, Toning & Strength Classes.

Pricing

• Pricing details not listed on the website. Membership costs, class fees (e.g., additional for Moms in Motion if not delivering at St. Dominic’s), and tour scheduling available by calling (601) 200-4925.

Location & Hours

• Address: 970 Lakeland Dr, Jackson, MS 39216 (Greater Jackson area).
• Phone: (601) 200-4925.
• Get Directions: Google Maps.
• Operating Hours:
  • Monday - Thursday: 5:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
  • Friday: 5:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
  • Saturday: 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  • Sunday: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Notes

• What Makes It Special: St. Dominic Fitness Center stands out as a medically supervised facility within a major health system, ideal for rehab transitions and long-term wellness. Its aquatic focus (pool, water classes) and inclusive programming (seniors, prenatal, rehab) differentiate it from commercial gyms. Emphasis on prevention and evidence-based fitness ensures safety, with staff expertise bridging clinical care and everyday health. Perfect for Jackson-area residents seeking a holistic, family-friendly wellness hub with sauna/steam recovery options.