In honor of National Wellness Month, we’ve gathered a list of 10 wellness-based activities to challenge yourself to explore during the month of August and (hopefully) beyond! See all that there is to offer at and around SwimRVA below:

Attend the 2024 SwimRVA Appreciation Summer Luau
The SwimRVA Appreciation Summer Luau is slated for August 22nd and includes two main sessions. The first session, running from 12-2pm, features free lunch and a pineapple dessert demonstration class outside on SwimRVA’s front lawn. The evening session, running from 4:30-7:30, features family-friendly activities highlighted by a water slide and a variety of lawn games. Burgers and hotdogs will be served along with Kona Ice. 

For more information, click here: https://www.facebook.com/share/ZUTb5oj95mt2R3NK/

Play Pickleball at SwimRVA-North
The newest addition at SwimRVA-North, the pickleball courts were officially finished and opened this past July. Located to the right of the facility, the area also doubles as four square and basketball courts. Members can rent equipment at the front desk or bring their own.

Hours of operation are as follows:
May 25- September 2, 2024
Monday – Friday: 11:00a-7:30p
Saturday: 11:00a-7:00p
Sunday: 12:00p-7:00p

Take a Walk in the Park at Neighboring Mary B. Stratton Park Trail
Did you know there’s a walking trail right next to SwimRVA’s facility? The Mary B Stratton Park trail begins at the Park’s parking lot adjacent to the synthetic turf fields and continues approximately a half-mile along Ridgedale Parkway. The path weaves through forested areas and features two stream crossings with 25’ and 50’ span bridges providing an overlook of the park’s natural setting. 

Check out this reel for a first-person look at the trail: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1053262925584244

Hop in the Pool for a Swim
Swimming- it’s in our name! With four locations across the Richmond region, SwimRVA is the perfect place to go for all your swimming needs. From laps, to lessons, to classes, SwimRVA has it all. 

Our 54,000 square foot headquarters facility in Chesterfield – the Collegiate School Aquatics Center – features the 2008 US Olympic Trials pool as its centerpiece. A 50-meter, 8-lane competition pool with moveable bulkheads, the main competition pool used in the 2008 Olympic Trials in Omaha, Nebraska saw 21 American records and nine World records fall before being packed up and shipped to Richmond. 

If outdoor swimming is more your style, SwimRVA-North offers a heated, six-lane short course meters lap pool in the southern part of Henrico County. Along with the lap pool, the facility also includes a family swim pool with a deep water well and a kiddie pool.

Make a Reservation for the Therapy Pool
Located at SwimRVA-CSAC, this specially-designed HydroWorx therapy pool features two underwater treadmills, massage valves and handicap accessibility. This pool is perfect for orthopedic therapy, sports performance training, and even deep tissue massage.

Space is limited so reservations are required. For more information on reservations, please visit  https://swimrichmond.org/pool-schedule/therapy-pool/.

Try a Wellness Class
Through SwimRVA’s health and wellness for adults and seniors, we offer a multi-faceted selection of programs designed to build your physical, emotional, social and intellectual health in a supportive, goal-oriented environment. That means training, consultation, support groups and over 70 weekly water- and land-based group fitness classes available to you year-round.

These classes are all led by experienced, passionate staff that work together to increase fitness and socialization for adults and seniors while decreasing the risk of injury, disability and disease. SwimRVA can help you — and the entire community — enjoy and improve your quality of life for the long term.

All wellness information can be found here: https://swimrichmond.org/programs/health-wellness/

Explore Your Local Community
Recently named America’s Best Town to Visit in 2024 by CNN, Richmond is home to world-class restaurants, exciting art scenes, the only Urban Class IV and V rapids in the country, and more! Exploring your local community can lead to deeper connections and a sense of belonging and Richmond offers more than enough to do so.

Check out dining, arts and culture, sports and outdoors, craft beer and cider, and more through Visit Richmond at https://swimrichmond.org/events/discover-richmond-event/. 

Attend an Event at SwimRVA
SwimRVA hosts a variety of unique events to encourage members to be healthy, happy, and energized to be a part of our community. Yearly events include the News Years Challenge, DownRiver Rip, Swim-A-Thon, and more. Mark your calendars ahead of time so you don’t miss out on any of the fun! 

For a full schedule of events, click here: https://swimrichmond.org/events/events-all/

Check out SwimRVA’s Virtual Wellness Center
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, SwimRVA developed a virtual wellness center with workouts, videos from coaches, and articles to stay active, healthy, and fit while at home. Although we are back to in-person classes, these archived videos can be a great tool to utilize when an at-home workout is needed.

Check out the Virtual Wellness Center here: https://swimrichmond.org/programs/health-wellness/virtual-wellness-center/

Swim Outside of a Traditional Pool
SwimRVA’s Masters Swimming Program goes beyond the traditional training schedule, incorporating all bodies of water. The team takes on open water swimming locally in the James, including both practices and competition, and at the beach, competing at the VBLA Open Water Swim series event in Virginia Beach. Expand your swim skills and get in on the open water action!

Hammerheads information can be found here: https://swimrichmond.org/programs/hammerheads/