Presbyterian Employees: Free Healthplex Membership

We all know the importance of regular physical activity in our lives, and Presbyterian is committed to helping you achieve your health and physical activity goals. Presbyterian offers $20 per month reimbursement toward gym memberships, dance lessons, yoga or Pilates classes, personal training fees, sports league fees, or any other activity that gets you moving and on your way to a healthier you.

Call the Healthplex at 823-8399 and sign up today!

Employee Membership at the Healthplex

Benefits of regular exercise include:

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• Increases energy and boosts enthusiasm
• Releases tension and lowers stress
• Improves muscle strength and decreases bone loss
• Lowers total cholesterol, raises HDLs (good cholesterol), and lowers triglycerides
• Improves self-image and morale
• Improves physical stamina and counteracts chronic fatigue
• Lowers risk of developing/improves control of diabetes mellitus
• Lowers blood pressure and improves control of hypertension
• Improves job performance and productivity
• Reduces healthcare costs, employer costs, absenteeism, injury rates, and turnover!

Presbyterian offers a superb exercise facility and knowledgeable, seasoned exercise staff at an extremely affordable cost. If you don't exercise with us, please exercise somewhere regularly! Employee membership at the Healthplex is open to PHS employees, their spouses or domestic partners and includes:

• Personalized exercise prescription and follow up with professional exercise staff
• Instruction and use of cardiovascular exercise equipment including ellipticals, recumbent and upright stationary bicycles, stair steppers, rowers, and treadmills
• 24/7 access to the satellite gyms at Presbyterian Hospital, Kaseman, and the PAC building
• Step and Low Impact Aerobics, Yoga, Indoor Cycling, Nia, Ab Express, Stretch and Tone, Strength Training, Core Conditioning, Cardioblast, T'ai Chi Chih, Chair Fitness Class, Balance Class, and Parkinson's Exercise Program
• Instruction and use of resistance training equipment
• Basketball/volleyball court
• Indoor and outdoor running/walking tracks
• Health promotion resources

Main Healthplex Hours:

• Monday-Thursday, 5:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m.
• Friday, 5:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
• Saturday, 7:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

The gym equipment at main Healthplex is reserved exclusively for Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab participants 12 hours a week:

• Cardiac Rehab, M-W-F, 3:00-6:00 p.m.
• Pulmonary Rehab, M-W-F, 1:00-2:30 p.m.

Additional Services Available

• Exercise consult
• Body composition measurements
• Wellness Nutritional Education
• Cooking classes
• Smoking cessation
• Meditation
• Joyful Relaxation
• Wellness Works!
• Weigh Down
• Cancer Education Series
• Type II Diabetes Management Series

Cost of Employee Health Program Membership

Cost is dependent on your salary. You may also enroll your spouse or domestic partner, but other members of your family are not eligible for our discounted rates. By signing the agreement, you commit to a six-month period of enrollment, and you agree to a payroll deduction for each person enrolled every pay period according to the following table. You may cancel any time after the initial six-month period.

Applying for PHS Employee Healthplex Membership

Print and fill out the following forms (.pdf) and bring or fax them to the Healthplex:

• Health Screening Questionnaire
• Health History Application
• Employee Deduction form

Location:

Presbyterian Healthplex
6301 Forest Hills Drive NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109

Phone: (505) 823-8399
Fax: (505) 823-8324

Call the Healthplex to schedule an appointment with one of our fabulous Exercise Specialists. Based on your medical history and fitness goals, an exercise prescription tailored to your specific needs will be developed by our expert staff.

Every member, without exception, will be screened by an Exercise Specialist prior to their first exercise session. Presbyterian Healthplex reserves the right to prohibit any person from exercising, and may require a medical release from a person's private physician, and concurrence with our own staff for permission to exercise, in the interest of safety in this facility.

You are welcome to use the facilities upon completion of your exercise prescription and equipment orientation.

Exercise your right to look and feel better. Call 823-8399 for questions and to join today!

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