
Our Locations
The Center Fitness Gym
1300 N. Market Street
Sparta, IL 62286
Call 618-443-6966 for membership information.
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 5:30 am – 9 pm
Sat: 7 am – 5 pm
Sun: 1 pm – 6 pm
Linda Louise Fitness Center
521 N. Borders Street
Marissa, IL 62257
Call 618-443-6966 for membership information.
Hours:
*24 hour access. No staff on duty.
Memberships
Thank you for choosing The Center to support your fitness, rehabilitation, and wellness goals. We are proud to be the community’s only full-time, full-service destination for both rehabilitation and fitness — uniting the clinical expertise with modern exercise programming.
This is fitness with purpose.
This is rehabilitation powered by progress.
This is how we help our community Believe in Better — for every body, every journey, and every goal.
What Believing in Better Means for You
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Better Recovery — Evidence-based rehabilitation support designed to rebuild strength and mobility.
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Better Prevention — Programs focused on reducing injury risk and improving long-term wellness.
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Better Performance — Baseline testing, athletic training support, and goal-driven conditioning.
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Better Together — A welcoming community built on encouragement, accountability, and shared momentum.
| Feature | Gold Level | Silver Level | Senior (65+) |
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| Physical Assessment Rating (PAR) | √ | ||
| Tailor Made Exercise Regimen | √ | Suggested Only | √ |
| Equipment Instruction | √ | √ | √ |
| Unlimited Fitness Center Use | √ | √ | √ |
| Ongoing Wellness Education Series | √ | √ | √ |
| Initiation Fee | $50/person | $25/person | $25/person |
| Yearly Membership (Monthly Fee) |
Single: $35 Couple: $50 Family: $55 |
Single: $30 Couple: $45 Family: $50 |
Single: $20 Couple: $30 |
| 6-Month Membership (Monthly Fee) |
Single: $40 Couple: $55 Family: $60 |
Single: $35 Couple: $50 Family: $55 |
Single: $25 Couple: $35 |
**Ask our front desk about special rates for students and guests!
Join The Center
To ensure the safest, most successful start, all prospective members must complete an application packet before participation.
Application Includes
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Pre-Participation Fitness Assessment Questionnaire
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Informed Consent & Release of Liability
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Membership Contract
Medical clearance may be required for select programs or memberships prior to participation.
Payment Options
Choose what works for you:
Pay in Full
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Available for 1-year or 6-month plans
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Includes a 10% discount for paying upfront
Monthly Installments
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Automatic withdrawal available
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Supports credit card, debit card, or checking account
Initiation fees are due upon membership acceptance.
Membership access begins once enrollment and required forms are complete.
Physical Assessment Rating (PAR) Testing
The PAR Test provides an individualized, age- and gender-specific assessment measuring:
√ Strength
√ Flexibility
√ Muscular & cardiovascular endurance
√ Overall functional fitness
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Cost: $25
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Ideal for: setting goals, progress tracking, and personal training planning
Lockers
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Monthly Rental: $5/month (limited availability, first come, first served)
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Daily Use: free for enrolled members — request access from staff
Who We Support
Whether you’re here for rehabilitation, foundational fitness, or athletic training, our programs are built to help the community move better, feel stronger, and live healthier.
Membership options support:
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Active seniors
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Returning rehab patients
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Recreational fitness seekers
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Student & collegiate athletes
Because every journey deserves a place where progress is guided and supported — a place to Believe in Better.