Minges Wellness Center

01/30/2026

Everyone stay safe and we can't wait to see you guys back in the gym! We are open normal hours today, Friday 1/30, 6:00-6:00.

Updates will be posted here.❄️

01/26/2026

Unfortunately, due to the weather and travel concerns, Chris Draft will not be able to join us in person tomorrow, 1/27. This event will be rescheduled in March, with more information to come. He will be joining us via Zoom tomorrow, 1/27, from 3:30-4:00 for a workout session. All cancer survivors are encouraged to join us using the following link: https://zoom.us/j/91815601572

Chris Draft is a former NFL player who is now a lung cancer advocate. He will be joining us at the Minges Wellness Center Tuesday, January 27th from 3:00-4:30 pm to participate in a special exercise blitz session and a meet and greet with our cancer survivors! ALL cancer survivors and previous Get Real and Heel exercise participants are encouraged to join us for this fantastic opportunity!! Please call for more information!

01/21/2026

Former NFL player and lung cancer awareness advocate, Chris Draft will visit UNC Health Lenoir on Tuesday, January 27, to spotlight the Get Real and Heel exercise oncology program at the Minges Wellness Center.

01/16/2026

The Minges Wellness Center would like to congratulate Punching Through Parkinson's participant Danny Rowland on completing 25 workouts with the program! Danny joined the program immediately after his diagnosis and we have noticed much improvement. He always works hard and never lets anything get in the way of his goals. Way to go Danny!

01/14/2026

Exciting things are coming VERY SOON to Minges Wellness Center! We will soon be an affiliate with Rock Steady Boxing in the fight against Parkinson's Disease. Call 252-522-7944 if you or a loved one have Parkinson's Disease and are interested in joining our program. 🥊

01/14/2026

🏃‍♂️💙 It’s that time!

Registration for our annual Heart Strides 5K & Fun Run is officially OPEN!

Lace up, show up, and make every step count, all while supporting the Lenoir Hospital Foundation. Register by January 30 to claim your race t-shirt! 🎽

🔗 Register now: runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=174094

01/02/2026

The Minges Wellness Center would like to congratulate Punching Through Parkinson's participant Susan Brooks on completing 25 workouts! Susan is a fun, hardworking individual who never fails to make us smile. She has a strong work ethic that does not go unnoticed by anyone. Congratulations Susan! 🥊

12/22/2025

The Minges Wellness Center will be closed Wednesday, 12/24 and Thursday, 12/25 for the holidays. We will also be closed 1/1/26, New Years Day. We will be open normal hours otherwise. We wish everyone a safe and Merry Christmas!

12/03/2025

The Minges Wellness Center would like to congratulate Vicki Townsend on being our December member of the month! Vicki is highly driven in pursuit of her health and fitness goals and she is always trying to further her knowledge of health and fitness. She is a very dedicated member of the gym and attends several of our fitness classes! Congratulations Vicki!

11/29/2025

Sign up now!!!

🏃‍♂️💙 It’s GO TIME!

Registration for our annual Heart Strides 5K & Fun Run is officially OPEN!

Lace up, show up, and make every step count, all while supporting the Lenoir Hospital Foundation. Register by January 30 to claim your race t-shirt! 🎽

🔗 Register now: runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=174094

11/25/2025

The Minges Wellness Center would like to congratulate Punching Through Parkinson's participant David Aycock on completing 50 sessions! David has persevered through some tough times lately and has come back stronger than before! He is a hard worker and always gives 100% and we are lucky to have a friend like him in our group. Congratulations David!

11/21/2025

The Minges Wellness Center would like to congratulate Doug Aycock on completing 50 sessions of the Punching Through Parkinson's program! Doug is a wonderful member of the program and a great friend to everyone involved. We are lucky to have a hard worker like Doug, and he is a great role model for our new participants! Congratulations Doug! 🥊