Fitness
GVR has six fitness centers open from 5:30am-9pm seven days per week:
Canoa Hills
Canoa Ranch Center
East Center
Desert Hills
Las Campanas Center
Santa Rita Springs
GVR Centers have a variety of fitness equipment and activities to keep you in shape. Members will find cardiovascular and strength training equipment at the six major centers.
Complimentary Fitness Center Orientations
GVR offers fitness training options to help members get the most out of their fitness center experience.
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED:
By phone, 520-625-0288, in person at the West Center box office, or conveniently Online HERE
Class # Date Location
10624 January 8 Desert Hills
10628 January 8 Canoa Hills
10632 January 15 Las Campanas
10636 January 15 East Center
10640 January 22 Canoa Ranch
10644 January 22 Santa Rita Springs
By popular demand, registration is open to TWELVE participants
*** All times are at 2:30pm.
Free Personal Training Options
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
Please contact Lee Smith GVR Fitness Coordinator at LeeS@GVRec.org to register for the following:
1. 30-minute personal training consultation with a GVR personal trainer is offered to those who wish to have a personalized fitness program designed with goals and any medical needs in mind.
2. 30-minute Introductory to Resistance Band Training is training with bands and a great way to stay active and strong. Learn how to utilize resistance bands to strengthen functional movement patterns of daily life. We will show you how to train push, pull, press, squat, hinge, and lunge movement patterns that are convenient, versatile, and joint-friendly. Benefits include improved strength, balance, endurance, coordination, mobility, core stability, and flexibility.
Free Movement Assessment
GVR trainers are ready to help you. Movement assessments identify muscle imbalances around the joint, focusing on both overactive and underactive muscles. Trainers take a systematic approach, evaluating the body, for neutral alignment, symmetry, balanced muscle tone, and any postural imbalances. Areas of focus include the feet and ankles, knees, hips, shoulders, head, and cervical spine.
Types of assessments include:
Static Postural
Dynamic Postural
Push & Pull
By appointment only
To Register
Contact Lee Smith at LeeS@GVRec.org
Personal Training Packages
If you’re a regular exerciser or just starting out, GVR personal trainers are experts in the field and are ready to get you moving in the right direction. Improve your overall strength, core, stability, balance, mobility, and flexibility with the personal training choices below.
Contact GVR Fitness Coordinator, Lee Smith at LeeS@GVRec.org to sign up for personal training.
One-on-one training
30-minute sessions
Eight sessions: $270
Twenty sessions: $600
60-minute sessions
Four sessions: $240
Ten sessions: $495
Individual Boxing Training (by appointment)
Individual 30-minute session: $35
Eight Individual 30-minute sessions: $240
Contact the GVR Fitness Coordinator, Lee Smith at LeeS@GVRec.org to discuss your goals and be assigned to one of the trainers for your consultation.
John Cox
John specializes in senior fitness, focusing on the unique needs of staying active as we age. He tailors workouts to individual goals and abilities, offering both low and high-impact exercises. Low-impact sessions improve balance, endurance, and core strength, while high-impact workouts focus on weight training and learning how to use available equipment effectively. John is dedicated to helping you stay strong, healthy, and confident.
Jeanie Cooper
With 25 years of nursing experience and advanced expertise in physiology, Jeanie brings a unique blend of knowledge and care to her clients. Specializing in joint replacement recovery, osteoporosis, cancer rehab, and heart disease exercise strategies, Jeanie is passionate about helping individuals regain strength and mobility. Whether you’re seeking personalized attention or small group support, Jeanie is here to guide you every step of the way.
Roberto Braga
Roberto is a personal trainer with over 11 years of experience and a background as a high-performance athlete. He specializes in creating customized training programs that fit each client’s unique needs and goals. With a passion for fitness and bodybuilding, Roberto is committed to helping clients overcome challenges and achieve their best through expert, personalized guidance. He’s ready to transform your fitness journey and help you reach your goals with confidence.
Suzanne Polzin
Suzanne has a wealth of expertise with over 30 years of experience in group fitness and personal training, including working in sports rehabilitation clinics and providing specialized training for stroke and brain-injured clients. Suzanne is a natural motivator who inspires and challenges clients to reach their full potential.
Jaymon Cervantes
With years of experience and a background in college baseball, Jaymon brings his expertise in strength training and confidence building to every client. A graduate in corporate fitness, Jaymon is equally dedicated in the gym and on the field, coaching high school baseball in Tucson. Jaymons enthusiasm and expertise will liberate you with each fitness routine.
Shaun McGuire
Shaun is a certified personal trainer with experience training University of Arizona and Olympic athletes. He holds a doctorate in chiropractic and focuses on functional movements to improve gait, balance, strength, range of motion, and neuromuscular recruitment using yoga/Swiss balls and bodyweight exercises. A nutrition expert, Shaun has taught college and postgraduate courses, enhancing his knowledge of metabolic, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, immune, and reproductive systems. He’s eager to help you achieve your fitness goals.
Micki McCollister
Micki is a former Health Educator and RN with 25 plus years of experience in working with cardiac and stroke patients. She was a medical researcher and has extensive knowledge in nutrition. She is a lifelong fitness enthusiast with 30 years of weight training experience. Her focus is on functional fitness to maximize mobility throughout the aging process. Micki is passionate about empowering clients to embrace a healthier lifestyle to be the best version of themselves.
Allan Carter
Allan is a dedicated expert in functional fitness, exercise therapy, senior fitness, and nutrition, with a proven track record of helping clients aged 55 and over overcome disabilities and injuries. His passion for empowering the senior community to achieve health and wellness goals shines through in every session. With Allan’s support, you’ll not only regain strength and mobility but also discover a new zest for life.
Daniela Cawthorn
Daniela brings over 20 years of experience in training and teaching a diverse range of fitness classes, including functional fitness, yoga, Pilates, and strength training. Her contagious passion and enthusiasm for health and fitness make every session inspiring and uplifting. Regardless of one-on-one training or small groups, Daniela is committed to creating a supportive environment for your fitness journey.
Lucy Kehl
Lucy has been part of GVR for over 20 winters and is certified by the American Council on Exercise (ACE) as a Group Fitness Instructor and personal trainer since 1995. She has taught a variety of classes, including Step Aerobics, Water Aerobics, Kickboxing, Strength & Flexibility, Yoga, HIIT, and Belly Dancing. A former Physical Education teacher, Lucy is also a Posture Analysis Specialist, nutrition awareness guide, and skilled in reflexology and spinal therapies with essential oils. Additionally, she has worked as a private cook, preparing home-cooked meals.
$120 for eight sessions (four weeks; 2x/week)
Resistance Band Small Group Training
Resistance band training is a low impact, safe, and efficient way to build strength, improve flexibility and support balance without weights. The class is oriented toward seniors who have recently done little or no regular exercise. Small group training will allow each person to get individual attention. Wear loose clothes, sneakers, and bring water. All equipment will be provided. Please come 20 minutes early for the first class.
Desert Hills Boxing Studio
Monday and Wednesday, 9-10am
Box Your Way to Fitness
Experience a full-body challenge with boxing training sessions combining intense cardio and strength exercises. Led by Jesus, with 12 years of competitive experience, you’ll learn essential skills and techniques while boosting fitness and coordination. Personalized guidance ensures you get in top shape.
Desert Hills Boxing Studio
Monday and Wednesday, 1:10-2pm with Jesus
Tuesday and Thursday, 9:30-10:15am with Lizetta