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Optimal Fitness Gym Programs

Adaptive Gym for All Abilities

Good Shepherd Rehabilitation’s Optimal Fitness is one-of-a-kind adaptive fitness center in Allentown, Pa., with an accessible gym and large indoor pool for people of all abilities.

Whether living with spinal cord injury or recovering from an injury, this unique gym has something for everyone.

Monthly Memberships

Good Shepherd offers two Optimal Fitness gym membership options. For more information, call 610-776-3482.

Base Membership

  • Access Optimal Fitness’ gym amenities
  • Complimentary consultation with an exercise physiologist is available upon request and availability.
  • COST: $45/month

Combo Membership

  • All offerings of the Base membership, plus access to the Water Walking Program.
  • Gym participants need to meet requirements for Water Walking.
  • COST: $60/month

Classes

Small group training classes are available upon request. Price is determined by frequency of training and number of participants. Ask us for details.

Rock Steady Boxing®

  • Level 1: Monday/Wednesday (4 – 5:30 p.m.)
  • Level 2: Wednesday (2 – 3:30 p.m.)

Rock Steady Boxing is a circuit-formatted class specifically designed for individuals with Parkinson’s disease to address symptoms and reduce rate of progression. It is adapted for any level of Parkinson’s. Call 610-310-4528 for more information and to determine the appropriate class level. Cost is $10 per class.

Personal Training Sessions

1:1 Sessions

  • Individual sessions with an exercise physiologist to assess and design an exercise program based on goals, needs and past therapy
  • Strategies are created to improve balance, strength, mobility and other components to
    improve quality of life
  • Balance training, restorative therapies and recreational activities also are available
  • 30-minute session: $25; 45-minute session: $35; 60-minute session: $40

To schedule, call 610-776-3482.

Specialized Range of Motion

FES (Functional Electrical Stimulation)

  • FES Bike/MotoMed is a 1-hour session (including set up and ride time) focused on
    improving muscle contraction by electrically stimulating muscle fibers to prevent atrophy
  • Each rider must undergo an initial consultation with a physical therapist prior to scheduling your first ride
  • COST: $5/ride

MotoMed Arms/Legs

  • Optimal Fitness gym offers multiple machines with active and/or passive motion for the upper and/or the lower extremities for all abilities
  • COST: $5/ride

 

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Become A Member

To become an Optimal Fitness member, see us on the Lower Level of Hyland Center (850 S. 5th St., Allentown), call 610-776-3482 or fill out the form below: