Howard Long Wellness Center

Strength Without Strain. Movement Without Limits.

Aquatic exercise offers a uniquely effective way to build strength, improve mobility, and protect your joints—all at the same time. The natural buoyancy of water reduces impact on the body, easing stress on hips, knees, and the spine, while gentle resistance engages muscles more evenly than many land-based workouts. Whether you’re managing joint pain, recovering from injury, or simply looking for a low-impact way to stay active, water-based exercise provides a supportive, confidence-building environment for all fitness levels.

At the Howard Long Wellness Center Aquatic Center, members enjoy access to an Olympic-sized pool that is filtered and temperature-regulated year-round for cleanliness, comfort, and consistency. Our aquatic schedule includes a variety of instructor-led group classes designed to meet different fitness goals and experience levels, along with dedicated family swim times that encourage shared movement, fun, and connection. Together, these offerings create a welcoming aquatic environment where individuals and families alike can move, strengthen, and thrive.

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Pool Group Classes

Water Aerobics

This 60 minute class incorporates overall conditioning and cardiovascular fitness, as well as muscular endurance. In this fun and challenging workout you may use a variety of aquatic equipment including paddles, weights, kickboards, or noodles.

Latin Z Aquatics

This class is all about fun, as one the hottest group workout trends makes its way to the pool! This cardio workout tones, sculpts, and burns calories to Latin and international music themes. This is a great group workout for all fitness levels, and no dance experience in required.

Aqua Fitness

This class blends water-based cardio with light resistance training to deliver a full-body workout that’s effective, efficient, and easy on the joints. Using the natural resistance of water and simple aquatic weights, this class builds strength and endurance while supporting safe, sustainable movement.

H.I.I.T. the Pool

This 45-minute aquatic HIIT class delivers high-intensity intervals using the resistance of water to drive heart rate, build power, and improve endurance—while remaining lower impact than traditional HIIT workouts on land.

Instructor’s Choice

Instructor Choice is an ever-changing 45 minute class that offers a dynamic aquatic workout shaped by the instructor’s expertise, allowing each class to adapt focus, pacing, and movement for a fresh and engaging experience.

Hours

Monday through Thursday: 6 am – 9:30 pm
Friday: 6 am – 8:30 pm
Saturday: 7 am – 5 pm
Sunday: 8:30 am – 5 pm

• Family Swim on Sundays from 3 pm – 5 pm
• Flotation devices from home are not permitted

Personalized Wellness. Real Results.

At the Howard Long Wellness Center, we believe wellness is deeply personal. That’s why we offer a wide range of additional services — all designed to meet your individual goals and lifestyle. From personal training and nutrition counseling to massage therapy and child care, every program is built around one thing: You!

To learn more about any of the classes or services listed below, please call the member services desk at 304-242-WELL (9355)

Personal Training

Train smarter. Feel stronger.
Our nationally certified trainers create customized one-on-one or small-group programs to help you meet your unique fitness goals. Whether you’re looking to lose weight, build strength, improve mobility, or increase endurance, our trainers will guide, motivate, and hold you accountable every step of the way. This is a no-stress way to make sure you’re getting the most out of your time at the gym.

Functional Fitness

Move better. Live better.
Functional Fitness training focuses on everyday movement — A more intense, innovative, and challenging class that offers Olympic lifts and whole body exercises aimed at improving balance, coordination, and strength. Great for athletes, active adults, and older adults alike, these sessions help prevent injuries and keep you strong for daily life.

Are you new to Functional Fitness, but want to try? Sign up at our member services desk for your 4 free “beginner” classes.

Yoga and Tai Chi

Restore balance — mind and body.
Find your calm with our restorative yoga and Tai Chi offerings. Led by experienced, expert instructors, these classes emphasize breathwork, posture, mindfulness, and flexibility. Perfect for stress relief, recovery, or low-impact conditioning. Whether you’re new to yoga, or are an experienced practitioner, we have a variety of classes to best suite your needs.

Child Care Center

Wellness for the whole family.
Our on-site Child Care Center makes it easy for parents to stay active while their little ones enjoy a fun, safe, and supervised environment. We welcome children from 6 months to 12 years old, and provide engaging activities while you focus on your workout. Please see a team member at the member services desk for detailed information on how to sign up.

Personal Dietary Counseling

Eat well. Live well.
Our registered dietitians offer one-on-one consultations to help you build sustainable nutrition habits that complement your fitness goals. Whether you want to manage weight, boost performance, or improve overall health, we’ll design a personalized plan that fits your life.

Massage & Hydro Massage Therapy

Relax. Recover. Recharge.
Our professional massage and hydro massage services are designed to relieve tension, reduce pain, and promote recovery. Choose from Deep-Tissue, Trigger Point, or Swedish Massage Therapy — each one tailored to help you unwind and enhance your physical and mental well-being. We also offer a state-of-the-art Hydromassage room featuring the HydroMassage Lounge chairs, available to members every day for only $10/month.

Appointments and Directions

WVU Medicine Howard Long Wellness Center
800 Medical Park Rd
Wheeling, WV 26003
304-242-WELL (9355)