LAPORTE | The Wellness Resource Center (WRC) of La Porte Regional Health System is offering the public a Take One Trial Offer to experience the health and fitness benefits of the facility.

The Take One Trial Offer provides participants of any fitness level the chance to try one week of exercise classes and use of the Fitness Center for $5. The offer may be used one time per person. Payment options include: check, cash or credit card.

Located inside The Crossing of La Porte Hospital, 1203 Washington St. in La Porte, the WRC, which was renovated in 2004, includes the Fitness Center and variety of exercise classes for all those interested in pursuing or maintaining a healthier lifestyle.

The Fitness Center provides top-of-the-line equipment, including ellipticals, treadmills, Nu-Step (seated stair) machines, stationary bikes, recumbent bikes, rowing machines and a universal weight machine. The friendly and qualified staff of the WRC also offers individualized coaching to get started or to answer any questions along the way. Hours are Monday through Friday from 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 7 a.m. to noon.

Exercise classes also are offered, including Yoga (an activity to reduce stress, increase flexibility and gain strength); Zumba® (an aerobic activity that incorporates Latin music with dance and fitness movements to tone and sculpt the body); Zumba® Gold (the Zumba class but with a less intense pace that is suitable for those with limited mobility or beginners); Cardio Mix (a variety class including two or more of the following: step aerobics, sculpting, kickboxing, core training, flexibility and aerobics); and Circuit Training (a class alternating between two-minute sessions of aerobic and strength training activities in a fast-paced, challenging environment).

The January/February class schedule includes: Yoga on Mondays at 4:45 p.m., Wednesdays at 8 a.m.; Zumba on Mondays and Wednesdays at 6 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30 a.m. and 4 p.m., Saturdays at 8 a.m.; Zumba Gold on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8 a.m., Wednesdays at 5 p.m.; Cardio Mix on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:05 p.m.; and Circuit Training on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:15 p.m.

For more information or to register, call (219) 326-2480 or visit www.laportehealth.org.