Scottsdale Community College Fitness & Wellness Center

Classes may be out, but your goals don’t have to take a vacation. Whether you’re staying in town, taking summer courses, or just trying to stay active this summer, the SCC Fitness Center is a place to be.

Why come in this summer?
💪Stay strong, energized and consistent.
🥵Beat the triple digits with indoor workouts.
📆Keep your routine going before fall semester begins.

Visit our website to learn about the special student semester discount. Not a student? We got you covered too. Open to the public, guests, and community members.

Whether you’re new to climbing or trying to level up your movement efficiency, Pilates is one of the best cross-training tools you can add to your routine.

This Pilates sequence specifically builds the exact qualities climbers need:
• Core tension for body control on overhangs
• Shoulder stability for safer pulling strength
• Hip mobility for higher foot placements
• Balance and coordination for smoother movement efficiency

How to use it:
• Move slowly and with control
• Focus on breathing during each movement
• Prioritize alignment over speed
• Add this sequence 2–3 times per week alongside climbing sessions

Want guided training?
Scottsdale Community College Fitness & Wellness Center offers TWO mat Pilates classes every week, included with all memberships or available with a $5 day pass.

Want a breakdown of each exercise?
Look out for future posts, guiding you step-by-step, explaining the purpose, and offering cues.

Sequence:
Roll Up 5 reps
Single Leg Circle 5 each direction
Rolling Like a Ball 6–10 reps
Single Leg Stretch5–10 sets
Double Leg Stretch 5–10 reps
Double Straight Leg LowerLift 5–8 reps
Criss Cross 5–10 sets
Single Leg Kick 5–10 sets
Double Leg Kick 3–6 reps
Shoulder Bridge 3–5 each leg
Swimming 30–60 seconds
Leg Pull Front 3–5 each leg

Triple digits are back in Scottsdale… but your workout doesn’t have to suffer.

Stay cool and keep moving on our indoor track all summer long. Whether you’re getting steps in, training for your next race, or just escaping the Arizona heat, we’ve got the perfect climate-controlled space waiting for you.

No excuses. No heatstroke. Just movement.

Visit SCC Fitness Center at 9000 East Chaparral Road, Scottsdale, Arizona, located at Scottsdale Community College.

Or call us at 480-423-6604 to learn about our affordable rates.

Open to the public and SCC students.

Want to know one habit people in the world’s longest-living communities all share?

They move naturally, they move together.

In Blue Zones communities, walking with others isn’t exercise, it’s just part of life. And it’s linked to lower stress, stronger social ties, and longer, healthier lives.

Scottsdale Community College Fitness and Wellness Center brings that same idea to campus.

No pressure. No intensity. Just movement + community.

Even on hot days, we have a beautiful indoor walking track.

Blue Zones partnered with SCC Fitness Center to live demonstrate a Blue Zone friendly recipe by registered dietitian Theresa Mezza.

Stay tune to learn more about the Blue Zones principles to live a healthier lifestyle.

Original recipe by

Lentil Sloppy Joes
SERVINGS: 4
PREPPING TIME: 15 MIN COOKING TIME: 15 MIN

Ingredients:
1 can brown or green lentils
2 tsp olive oil
1 small yellow onion, dice
1 small green bell pepper, dice
2 stalk celery, dice
1/3 cup ketchup
1/4-1/3 cup water
2 tbsp soy sauce*
4 whole wheat hamburger buns
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions
1. In a large saute pan, over medium heat, add the olive oil, onion, peppers, and celery.

2. Season with salt and pepper.

3. Cook for 7-8
minutes or until soft, moving the veggies every 30 seconds or so.

4. Add in the lentils, soy sauce, water, ketchup, and a little more salt and pepper.

5. Cook, continuing to stir until well incorporate
and bubbling, about 3 more minutes.

6. To serve, split hamburger buns in half and put 1/4 of the sloppy joe mixture on each bun.

7. Serve with oven fries and your favorite veggie.

*Side note: You can make it gluten-free by using gluten-free bread and tamari sauce.

Spring break is time to relax, reflect, and recover. But it’s also a great time to relax in our stretching zone, reflect on you fitness goals and recover between squats sets.

Don’t let a break break your fitness routine. Find time to move each day, whether it’s unintentional movement or a structured workout.

What are you doing during Spring Break?



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Less pressure, more time. Spring Break is happening at Scottsdale Community College, but the Fitness Center is open all week.

Are you going to take advantage of Spring Break workouts?

Start your day with a stunning view 🌅

Did you know the Scottsdale Community College Fitness Center features an indoor walking track with amazing panoramic views of the McDowell and Camelback Mountains? It’s the perfect way to begin your morning while enjoying the breathtaking sunrises that make Scottsdale, Arizona so unique.

Visit us at our convenient location on the campus of Scottsdale Community College in Scottsdale for as low as $5 per day.

📞 Call us to learn about special discounts for SRP-MIC Tribal members and employees, SCC students and staff, and select insurance plans. 480-423-6604

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