Village Hall Fitness Facility
This facility is open for all Village Hall employees on weekdays between 5AM and 9PM. This project was funded as a direct result of high employee participation in wellness screenings, thank you to everyone who helped make this a possibility!
Please review the Village's Gym policy created for the Village Hall Workout Facility that is linked below. Any employees wishing to use the facility will need to fill out a waiver prior to entering the facility. Please email your completed waivers to PAnderson@mountprospect.org. After submitting the waiver, Human Resources or a member of the Village Managers office will reach out to confirm your good to go and provide an intro to the space.
Village Hall Fitness Facility Rules
- The fitness facility is open Monday-Friday from 5:00am-9:00pm excluding Village observed holidays when Village Hall is closed.
- All employees must follow the sign-in/sign-out procedure by completing the attendance log at the facility entrance.
- Only employees who have signed waiver on file and have read the Fitness Facility policy are permitted to use the fitness facility.
- Working out alone is discouraged.
- Do not slam or drop the weights.
- Spotters are encouraged while using the bench press.
- Excessive weightlifting, body building, and “CrossFit” activities are strictly prohibited.
- Competitive sports (basketball, softball, volleyball, flag football, pickleball, etc.) are strictly prohibited.
- Sneakers, socks, athletic pants/shorts, t-shirts, tank tops and sweatshirts are considered appropriate attire. Any clothing with studs, rivets and zippers are not permitted as they may tear the fabric on the equipment.
- Warm up prior to exercise and stretching following exercise is recommended.
- All equipment and weights must be cleaned and returned to their proper storage area following each use. No equipment is to be moved from its designated area and may not be taken out of the fitness facility.
- Food is not allowed in the fitness facility. Closed beverage containers are permitted. No glass containers are allowed.
- Equipment problems or unsafe conditions should be reported to Human Resources. An “Out of Order” sign shall be placed on the equipment until the issue can be addressed.
- Any injuries must be reported immediately, and the appropriate injury forms completed.
- Violation of the above rules may result in suspension from use of the facility.
Lunch and Learns
July 25: How Am I Really Doing? - Zach Koszyk, MA, LPC
February 15: Cardiovascular Health / Risk Factors Presentation - Cecilia Tancun, MSN, RN, CCRP
November 30: Go With Your Gut! Keep Immunity High & Inflammation Low - Amy Baltes, RD, FitNut4Life
October 19: Personal Safety - Staying Safe in Today's World - Greg Sill, Village of Mount Prospect Crime Prevention Officer
March 2: How to Get Your Groove Back in a Post Pandemic World - Jill Heinking, Village of Mount Prospect Public Health Nurse
January 27: 10 Ways to Improve Mental Health With A Fork - Amy Baltes, RD, FitNut4Life
March 11: Meditation in the Workplace - Jill Heinking, Village of Mount Prospect Public Health Nurse
December 1: Body Composition & Measurements - Diana Sahakian, Stay Fit Physical Therapy & Core Wellness, Inc.
January: Building Better Wellness - Diana Sahakian, PT, MS, MPT, Stay Fit Physical Therapy & Core Wellness
September: Taxes, Retirement & Estate Planning* - Sev Meneshian, CFP & Jacob Ehrensaft, Esq.
Additional Materials from Sev Meneshian (Public Retirement Planners & NFP Insurance Solutions)
Additional Materials from Jacob K. Ehrensaft (Law Offices of Jacob K. Ehrensaft)
May: Medicinal Herbs - Mark Lyons
*CHC Incentive Program participants may earn points for attending.