Fitness and aquatics classes and programs: Making exercise a part of your life

UW Health is dedicated to helping our patients, community members and employees achieve their best well-being and a high quality of life. We offer a wide range of exercise and physical activity programs for beginners to competitive athletes at the Fitness Center and East Madison Hospital.

UW Health offers a variety of fitness classes and aquatic services tailored to adults of all abilities at two locations: East Madison Hospital and the Fitness Center inside Science Dr Medical Center.

Our offerings include practices like yoga and tai chi, weight training classes to enhance muscle strength and balance and specialized classes for prenatal fitness, Parkinson's and fall prevention. We also offer Reboot, a program focused on functional movement and strength.

For a more personalized approach, private coaching services are available. Our aquatic centers offer lap swimming and pool-based classes, providing a well-rounded fitness experience.

  • Sign in or create an account on our online class registration tool

  • Under "Classes," select "Aquatics" or "Fitness"

  • Under "Where," select "East Madison Hospital" or "Science Drive Medical Center" to narrow down your search

  • Locate the class you'd like to register, select "Enroll Now" and follow the prompts to check out

  • Need help with registration? Call (608) 263-7936

UW Health offers a variety of fitness classes for all abilities. Whether you are getting back to exercise or managing a health condition, instructor-led classes can help you achieve your goals.

Fitness classes are offered at two locations: East Madison Hospital and Science Dr Medical Center.

Classes are offered in sessions throughout the year, with the option to join in progress sessions at a prorated fee if space is available. All classes are open to the public, and online registration makes signing up quick and easy.

Keep in mind that all classes have an enrollment limit, so register early for the most options. All new participants will be contacted for a pre-participation screening prior to starting the first class.

East Madison Hospital

Located in the East Wing of East Madison Hospital, we offer a variety of land and aquatic classes to help you integrate physical activity into your daily routine. Our offerings include tai chi, strength training, balance and core classes and aquatic fitness in our lap pool and warm water therapy pool.

Locker rooms are accessible to all class participants and pool users. Additionally, a private changing room equipped with a shower and restroom is available on the pool deck.

Class schedule (pdf)

Fitness Center

Located on the first floor of UW Health Science Dr Medical Center, the Fitness Center features an indoor walking track, group exercise classrooms, locker rooms and a spacious workout area. The center offers a variety of aerobic exercise equipment strength training machines, and free weights all within a comfortable, climate-controlled environment. Fitness Center members also have full access to an Aquatic Center featuring a lap pool and warm water therapy pool.

Individual in pool participating in aquatics exercise class

Become a member

Memberships are available for the Fitness Center located in the Science Dr Medical Center. As a medically based fitness facility, our team of exercise specialists is trained to work with individuals across a variety of fitness levels, from healthy individuals to those with specialized medical needs.

Learn more about membership benefits

East Madison Hospital

Our aquatic center offers a 25-yard, four-lane lap pool and a 90-degree warm water pool to meet the needs of both the casual swimmer and those looking for a competitive edge.

Hours

  • Vary by day and pool — please see the schedules below

  • All pool patrons must purchase a pool pass to use the East Madison Hospital Aquatic Center. To buy a pass using a credit card, please call (608) 263-7936. You also may purchase a pass on-site during business hours.

  • All pool users must be 13 years of age or older.

  • Fees are subject to change. Passes are non-transferable. No refunds, credits or holds.

  • Information (pdf)

Pass fees

  • Day: Individual — $10 per person. Family — Not available.

  • Punch card: Individual — Five swims for $45. Family — Not available.

  • One month: Individual — $65. Family — $115.

  • Three months: Individual — $180. Family — $335.

  • Note: For the family pass, all users must reside in the same household.

Science Dr Medical Center

Our aquatic center offers a 25-yard, five-lane lap pool and a 92-degree warm water pool to meet the needs of both the casual swimmer and those looking for a competitive edge.

Hours

  • Monday-Thursday: 6 a.m.– 8:30 p.m.

  • Friday: 6 a.m.– 6:30 p.m.

  • Saturday: 8 a.m.– 4:30 p.m.

  • Sunday: Closed

Fitness Center aquatic class schedule (pdf)

Cancellation and Refund Policy

Participants who request to withdraw from a class a minimum of seven days prior to the start of the class will receive a full refund or credit to their Fitness Center account. No refunds or credits will be issued with less than seven days' advance notice.

Questions?

Email FitnessCenter@uwhealth.org or call (608) 263-7936.

Going Solo (warm water pool) and Swim Fit (lap pool) are pool programs that allow non-members to independently use the Fitness Center pools. Anyone can join these programs, which are ideal for those looking to do pool exercise or continue physical therapy on their own. Participants sign up for designated sessions, choosing to attend once or twice a week.

  • East Madison Hospital Center for Wellness
    • 4602 Eastpark Blvd / Madison, WI
    • (608) 440-6600
  • Science Dr Medical Center Fitness Center
    • 621 Science Dr / Madison, WI
    • (608) 263-7936
Individual using a weight machine at the gym

Get moving

Meet your fitness goals through a variety of fitness and aquatics classes for individuals of all fitness levels.

Find a fitness or aquatics class