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Warm Hearth Village Fitness

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Warm Hearth Village Fitness

The Fitness Center at Warm Hearth Village supports wellness-centered living for residents, employees, and adults 55+ throughout the New River Valley.

04/13/2026

💪✨ Intern Spotlight: Meet Stacy! ✨💪

We’re excited to spotlight Stacy Maguale, one of our amazing fitness interns here at Warm Hearth Village!

Originally from Virginia Beach, Stacy is a junior at Virginia Tech pursuing a degree in Health & Sciences on a Pre-PA track. She’s passionate about health, wellness, and helping others live active, fulfilling lives.

Stacy is also an active member of Kappa Delta, where she’s involved in both campus and community service initiatives—both locally and back home.

When she’s not studying or helping out in fitness, you can find her staying active, enjoying long walks outdoors, spending time at the beach, or hanging out with friends. 🌊☀️

We’re so lucky to have her energy and enthusiasm as part of our fitness team!

👏 Be sure to say hi to Stacy next time you see her!

04/02/2026

🔥 Fit4Life in Action! 🔥

Our Fit4Life class brought great energy and determination this week, with 13 participants taking on 14 different fitness stations in an exciting circuit-style workout creating an energizing circuit workout. 💪

Each station featured a different activity — from dumbbells and battle ropes to wall exercises with weights, rowing, and more. Participants moved through timed stations and completed each activity twice, keeping the workout fun, fast-paced, and engaging.

🏃‍♂️ Fit4Life for Active Seniors is a dynamic full-body workout designed to:

✔️ Build strength
✔️ Improve cardiovascular fitness
✔️ Enhance balance and coordination
✔️ Support mobility and independence

Using a mix of low-impact cardio, resistance training, functional movement, light weights, bands, and agility drills, every circuit can be adjusted so participants work at their own pace while still being challenged.

The energy in the room was fantastic— everyone showed up ready to move, sweat, and feel accomplished! The enthusiasm and effort would inspire anyone to get active! 🙌

💥 Want to stay strong, active, and motivated? Come join us for Fit4Life and experience the fun for yourself!

04/01/2026

🌊 It’s Wednesday… which means it’s time for Ai Chi! 🌊

Looking for a peaceful way to move, stretch, and recharge today? Join us for Ai Chi, our aquatic mind-body class that blends gentle movement, breathing, and relaxation in the water.

This calming yet strengthening class helps improve:
✨ Balance
✨ Flexibility
✨ Core strength
✨ Circulation
✨ Focus and relaxation

The class is led by Luci Merlo, who brings years of experience in health, wellness, and aquatic movement.

🕒 Today at 3:00 PM
📍 Warm Hearth Village Pool

💧 Don’t forget to stop by and check out the class!
Whether you're new or experienced, it’s a wonderful way to care for both your body and mind.

03/30/2026

💧🧘 Find Your Flow with Ai Chi! 🧘💧

Looking for a gentle yet powerful way to move your body? Ai Chi is an aquatic mind-body exercise that blends slow, flowing movements with deep breathing — similar to Tai Chi, but practiced in the calming support of water.

This incredible cross-training activity helps improve:
✨ Core strength
✨ Balance & flexibility
✨ Circulation & breathing
✨ Energy & stamina
✨ Relaxation & tranquility
✨ Focus & body awareness

Our class is led by Luci Merlo, who teaches aquatic Tai Chi and brings years of healthcare and wellness experience to every session. Luci is a graduate of Radford University and Virginia Tech, earning degrees in nursing and health education, and worked as a rehabilitation nurse before semi-retiring. She now enjoys sharing her passion for healing movement through her classes and wellness practice.

📅 Wednesdays
⏰ 3:00 PM

Whether you're looking to build strength, reduce stress, or simply enjoy moving in the water, Ai Chi is a wonderful place to start.

💙 Come try it out — your body and mind will thank you!

02/18/2026

We wanted to share some exciting news from our partnership with VCOM and recognize the incredible work of our team.

Over the past few years, our Fitness Director, Kenny Harrah, has worked closely with two VCOM students who volunteered with us through multiple classes and even attended our Nonagenarian Party. As part of their research, the students distributed surveys to our fitness members and received 77 responses — far exceeding the 40–50 needed for statistical analysis.

After analyzing the results, their research showed that our fitness classes positively impact both the health and quality of life of our participants.

The students recently presented their findings at VCOM, and Kenny shared that both the students and their professor were incredibly enthusiastic about the project. The praise for Warm Hearth Village was evident and reflects the meaningful work happening within our fitness program.

We are proud to see how our team’s efforts not only benefit our residents and fitness members, but also contribute to the education and growth of future healthcare professionals.

01/16/2026

We’re honored to be named one of the Top 25 Senior Living Communities in North America as a 2025 ICAA NuStep Beacon Award Winner 🏆

This prestigious recognition celebrates communities that make wellness a core part of everyday life—and at Warm Hearth Village, wellness is woven into everything we do.

A heartfelt thank you to our incredible residents, families, staff, and community who make this possible. We’re proud to serve with purpose, joy, and care 💙

12/05/2025

📢 Village Center Closure Update

The Village Center is closed today due to road conditions.
The Fitness Center will reopen on Saturday as usual, and all departments will resume normal schedules on Monday.

Please stay safe and use caution if you must travel.

10/16/2025

🌟 Meet Maddie Whitton! 🌟

We’re thrilled to welcome Maddie Whitton to the Fitness Department team at the Village Center!

Maddie is a senior at Virginia Tech, majoring in Exercise and Health Sciences. She’s a NASM-certified personal trainer with a passion for helping others move, feel, and live better. Her long-term goal? To become a physical therapist!

Outside of the gym, Maddie enjoys hiking, running, swimming, crocheting, and baking – so she’s got a great balance of active energy and creative flair!

We’re excited to see the impact Maddie will make here, and we know you’ll love getting to know her. Stop by the Fitness Department to say hi and give her a warm welcome! 👋💪

09/11/2025

🎉 Celebrating 10 Amazing Years with Kenny Harrah! 🎉

We’re shining the spotlight on someone who brings energy, encouragement, and heart to our community every single day — Kenny Harrah, our incredible Fitness Director! 💪💙

For the past 10 years, Kenny has been the driving force behind our wellness and fitness programs. His passion, dedication, and positive spirit have helped our residents stay active, strong, and motivated — and most of all, have fun doing it!

Whether he’s leading a group class, offering one-on-one encouragement, or just sharing a friendly smile, Kenny makes a difference in so many lives here. Our residents aren’t just getting stronger physically — they’re building confidence, friendships, and joy, thanks to his efforts.

Kenny, we can’t thank you enough for everything you do. You are truly the heart of our fitness program, and we’re so lucky to have you.

Here’s to 10 fantastic years — and many more to come! 🥳💙

Drop a comment below to share your favorite memory or give Kenny a shoutout! 👇👇

09/09/2025

🧠🥊 Finding Strength, Support & Joy — Together

This month’s Rock Steady Support Group was truly special. Our very own Harold Kurstedt, a resident, experienced author, and proud Rock Steady Boxer, shared his personal journey with Parkinson’s in a heartfelt and inspiring presentation.

Harold also introduced a powerful resource he wrote, a book titled “My Life with Parkinson’s” — which offers awareness and a hopeful, practical outlook on living with Parkinson’s. Everyone in attendance received a copy, and the room was filled with encouragement, shared experience, and deep connection.

One quote Harold shared during his talk really stuck with us:

“If it’s not fun, don’t do it. Do you know how fun Rock Steady is? Find the fun and focus on it. You get what you focus on. Every challenge has pros and cons — if you focus on the pros, you’ll experience the pros. So, guess what happens when you choose the cons?...... I choose to focus on the pros.”

That mindset captures the very heart of Rock Steady Boxing — a program that empowers people with Parkinson’s to stay strong, stay positive, and stay connected through movement and community.

We’re so grateful to Harold for his insight, leadership, and example — and proud to support programs and people that bring energy, purpose, and optimism to life every day.

08/08/2025

PB&G Was a Hit!

On Tuesday, August 5, we had a fantastic turnout for our PB&G (Posture, Balance & Gait) class! A big thank you to the research team from VCOM for joining us to observe and support our ongoing focus on balance and mobility. 💪🧠👣

Our residents brought amazing energy and showed just how powerful movement can be at any stage of life. Everyone even proudly announced their age — we had one 66-year-old, a few in their 70s, many in their 80s, and three participants in their 90s — with the oldest being 94! What an incredible testament to the strength and spirit of our community.

Classes like these are key to staying active, confident, and independent!

Special thanks to our incredible Fitness Director, Kenny Harrah, whose leadership, passion, and commitment continue to elevate every session. His dedication to wellness inspires our entire community! 🎉👏

True fitness goes beyond the physical — it’s about transforming lives from the inside out!

07/25/2025

🎉 Big dreams, strong bodies, and even stronger futures!

We're excited to share that Marcus Burks, one of our dedicated fitness team members, has been awarded a Warm Hearth scholarship to further his education in fitness management! 💪📚

Marcus is one of 15 amazing Warm Hearth employees who received a total of $28,000 in scholarship funds, thanks to the incredible generosity of our donors. His commitment to wellness, growth, and our community makes him a standout, and we’re so proud to see him taking this next step in his fitness career.

At Warm Hearth, we believe in supporting our team members both in and out of the gym — because when they grow, we all grow together. 💙

👏 Join us in congratulating Marcus on this well-deserved opportunity! We can't wait to see how he continues to inspire and impact lives through health and fitness.

Address

2387 Warm Hearth Drive
Blacksburg, VA
24060

Opening Hours

Monday	7am - 5pm
Tuesday	7am - 5pm
Wednesday	7am - 5pm
Thursday	7am - 5pm
Friday	7am - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 2pm

Telephone

+15404433474

Website

https://retire.org/lifestyle/fitness-center/

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