We make it easy for you to keep your commitment to get fit.
We know you're busy with both your professional and family life.
We strive to help you overcome obstacles to meet your fitness goals. We are open 7 days a week, year 'round (with the exception of Christmas Day).
Can't seem to find the time between work and family?
Bring the kids along. We have an extensive childcare schedule for children under the age of 12 years old.
Finish your workout and reduce your stress by relaxing in a sauna or steam room.
We offer a towel service, carpeted locker rooms (with hair dryers) and full size lockers.
Colonial Fitness Center has everything you need to get in shape and stay in shape. You Fit Here!
When you become a member of Colonial Fitness, you become part of a community where you can be yourself.
Your membership includes
We offer Individual, Couple, Family and Corporate memberships. To get more details, complete our online request form.
Unlimited access to the club 7 days a week
Unlimited group fitness classes (over 100 / week to choose from)
Spacious cardio, circuit training & free weight areas
Personal training services
Hydration Station smoothie bar
$3.25
– $6.00
Recovery Shakes, Protein Shakes--full of all-natural goodness made fresh to order!
Racquetball
Wallyball
Handball
Child Care
Massage Therapy
Racquetball
For competitive fun and exercise, Colonial Fitness features four championship racquetball courts.
Racquetball leagues are available for players of all skill levels.
Whether you're a beginner or "A" player, young or old, male or female, we can find a league that will be satisfying and fun for you!
Our experienced instructors provide "Learn to Play" clinics and classes, as well as, private lessons for the novice or the experienced player.
If you haven't played for a while or never played, you can get expert advice from some of the best players in the county.
Colonial Fitness regularly schedules a variety of activities throughout the year including Tournaments and Challenge Courts!
So come on out and have some fun today!
Class Descriptions
Group Exercise Class Descriptions.
Bodypump
The fastest way to get in shape. A strength endurance training class where muscle and music collide! Low on complexity and high on fun! All the benefits of traditional weight training combine with efficiency and predictability. BodyPump is great for every body. All fitness levels are welcome.
Lesmills Bodystep
The ultimate way to give your body a high-energy cardioblast and tone the hips and thighs. With over 2,000 steps per session you'll see results in record time. Get in step with one of the best fitness classes the world has to offer.
Lesmills Bodycombat
The empowering cardio workout where you are totally unleashed. This fiercely energetic program is inspired by martial arts and draws from a wide array of disciplines such as Karate, boxing, Taekwondo, Tai Chi and Muay Thai. Supported by driving music and powerful role model instructors strike, punch, kick and kata your way through calories to superior cardio fitness.
Lesmills Bodyflow
The Yoga, Tai Chi, Pilates workout that builds flexibility, strength and balance and leaves you feeling centered and calm. Controlled breathing, concentration and a carefully structured series of stretches, moves and poses to music creates a holistic workout that brings the body into a state of harmony and balance.
Lesmills Cxworx
The 30-minute core-training program that will strengthen and tone muscles in your abs, obliques, glutes, back and muscular slings. This class will leave you looking good and feeling strong.
Bodypump & CX
A powerful combination of traditional resistance training and functional core training! 30 minutes of BodyPump followed by 30 minutes of CXWorx.
Silver Sneakers
Silver Sneakers Classic: Have fun and move to the music with a variety of exercises used to increase muscular strength and range of motion for daily living. Hand-held weights, tubing and a ball used for resistance. A chair is used for seated and/or standing support. Silver Sneakers Circuit: Increase your cardiovascular and muscular endurance with a standing circuit workout. Upper body strength work with weights, tubing and balls is alternated with NON-impact aerobic choreography. Use a chair for supported stretching and relaxing exercises.
Zumba
Feel the rhythm of Latin style music using a mixture of body sculpting movements and easy to follow dance steps. Have fun getting fit as you shake your hips to Salsa, Merengue, Belly Dance and more! Come and join the party!
DanceFit
Amp up your heart rate as you dance to all your favorite hits. A dance-inspired fitness workout drawing from concepts of all different genres of dance. While you'll learn choreography in this class, the focus will be more about keeping the heart rate up than perfecting technique. The goal is fitness & fun! No prior dance experience required.
Studio Cycling
A cardio class designed to mimic road rides, focusing on intensity and essential training principles. Appropriate for all levels. Arrive 10 minutes early to allow for proper bike fit. Interval, Endurance, Strength and Instructor Choice classes on the schedule.
Ride&Flow
Approximately 30 minutes of studio cycling followed by an express version of BodyFlow, including core & flexibility training.
Cycle Express
A condensed version of the full-length cycle class. A great way for beginners to get a taste of cycling and perfect for experienced cyclist short on time. All levels.
Step Basics
A class designed for those who want a straight-forward workout. Nothing tricky, just sweaty!
Step Freestyle
Instructor-created, fun & easy-to-follow traditional cardiovascular step training.
Pilates
A mat Pilates workout focusing on improving core strength and stabilization through instruction on proper form and technique. Classes may incorporate props such as the stability ball, roller and resistance bands to enhance the standard mat Pilates exercises. All levels welcome.
TKO Bag
Boxing and karate concepts combined with punch/kick combinations on the bag. Gloves are mandatory for hand and wrist protection.
TKO-N-Core
Same training concepts and combinations as TKO Bag with additional core strength and flexibility work at the end to balance your workout.
Senior Fitness
Basic, low impact and FUN! A cardiovascular and muscular challenge all in one workout! A variety of fitness equipment is used.
Fitness Fusion
This class has it all! 30-40 minutes of low impact cardiovascular training followed or mixed with strength, balance and flexibility training.
Sculpted Strength
Traditional resistance training exercises fused with integrated functional training, designed to make you strong from the inside out. Learn how to use multiple fitness toys along with your own bodyweight for a powerful, effective workout!
Colonial Fitness - Children's Activity Center
The CHB Sports, Inc. Children's Centers are short-term care facilities for infants through 12 years old. Parents are welcome to use the centers while participating in activities at the bowling & fitness centers. These are NOT licensed childcare facilities, but an effort is made to maintain a ratio of 1 staff member to 10 children. Our goal is to provide all children a safe environment in which to play. And also create a fun program through a variety of activities that meet the needs of children and infants (including changing/bottle feeding) by a responsible and caring staff member. Effective June 1, 2011 - $2.00 per child (2 hr time limit).
Unacceptable behavior and language are not permitted in the centers.
Children are NOT permitted in the center if they have tested positive for any infectious disease. These children should not return to the center until they have tested negative and/or until medical treatment has been completed. For the well-being of the other children and staff, please do not use the centers when a child is ill.
Guidelines
Before children are allowed into the Children's Centers, a parent or an adult is required to provide information on the sign in/out form and pay the amount due.
This money is used for the general maintenance of the centers. Unless previous arrangements have been made, children will NOT be released to anyone other than the person who signed them in.
All items (diaper bags, bottles, cups, etc.) brought into the center should be labeled with the child's name.
Children's Center staff will not be responsible for items that become lost or broken.
A snack is provided once during each shift.
If a snack is sent in by parents, it will be given to the child during group snack time. Staff will NOT spoon feed infants or toddlers.
A variety of toys are available for the children.
Videos (G rated), children's TV programming and cartoons will be shown in the centers. Additional activities such as crafts and games will be provided at the discretion of the staff members.
Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday
8:00 AM - 1:15 PM; 4:15 PM - 9:00 PM.
Saturday
8:00 AM - NOON; 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM.
Sunday
9:00 AM - NOON; 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM.
Holiday Schedule
Labor Day
8:00 AM - NOON.
Thanksgiving
8:00 AM - NOON.
Christmas Eve
8:00 AM - NOON.
Christmas Day
CLOSED.
New Year's Eve
8:00 AM - NOON.
New Year's Day
8:00 AM - NOON.
Easter
CLOSED.
Memorial Day
8:00 AM - NOON.
Info About Children's Activity Center
Colonial Fitness/Berks Lanes Children's Activity Center (CAC) is a supervised play room, NOT a day care. Parents/Guardians are not to leave the Berks Lanes/Colonial Fitness premises for any reason while their child is in our care. Our CAC staff is an experienced group of care providers offering a variety of activities to entertain your child while you workout or go bowling. Only children of patrons of Colonial Fitness and Berks Lanes are permitted in the center. For your protection and that of your child, all parents/guardians are required to sign their child in and out with each visit and pay the amount due. Unless previous arrangements have been made, children will NOT be released to anyone other than the person who signed them in. All items (diaper bags, bottles, cups etc) brought into the center should be labeled with the child's name. CAC is not responsible for items that become lost or broken. A Snack is provided once during each shift. If a snack is sent in by parents, it will be given to the child during group snack time. Staff will not spoon feed infants or toddlers.
Rates
Effective June 1, 2011. In an attempt to ensure the best possible experience at each and every visit, please adhere to these guidelines.
(per child )$2.00
Time Limit
2 Hours maximum. Bowling patrons may drop off their child 15 minutes before bowling start time and pick up immediately at conclusion of league bowling. Please be mindful to not exceed this limit.
Age
Newborn to 12 years of age.
Infants/Diaper Changing
Diapers will be changed upon request of the parent. Otherwise, you will be called to change your child.
Sick Children
Ill children are not accepted into the center. This includes runny noses, coughs, fever or flu symptoms. There are NO exceptions to this policy. Colonial Fitness will do it's best to provide a sick-free environment and we ask your full cooperation. If you child has allergy complications, we request doctor documentation. Children's Activity Center staff cannot administer medications.
Discipline/Behavior
Although rare, if a child is unable to follow the CAC rules, parents will be paged and asked to remove the child from the room. Habitual misbehavior will result in the child being denied Children's Activity Center privileges. CAC reserves the right to refuse a child's admittance for the safety, security, and enjoyment of all the children in our care. CAC staff is responsible for maintaining an environment beneficial to their well being. Aggressive or abusive behavior by any child will be addressed by the staff and parent will be notified. CAC staff asks that parents encourage their children to help pick up their toys. Doing this helps us keep the room hazardous free and teaches children responsibility skills.
Berks Lanes Parents
a camera is being used for a remote viewing monitor in the bowling center to allow parents who are in the bowling center to observe their children. There is one monitor located at the bowling counter.
Your Personal Trainer is your coach, role model, educator and motivator.
They are there for you whether you want constant supervision 2 or 3 times a week or only on occasion to update your exercise program.
Personal attention during exercise is the primary function of personal trainers.
Clients are given a detailed orientation that addresses the cardiovascular, strength and flexibility components of the exercise program.
They are educated in the fundamentals of strength and cardiovascular training as well as proper and safe use of equipment.
More and more people are working with Personal Trainers because they offer a practical and affordable means of getting and staying in shape.
A Trainer for everybody
All ages
Conditioned and deconditioned
Athletes
Individuals recovering from injury
A Personal Trainer's work focuses on
Increasing and/or maintaining fitness level
Weight loss
Overseeing strength training and cardiovascular activities
Improved overall health
Benefits of a supervised plan
Increased muscular strength
Increased cardiovascular & muscular endurance
Nutritional guidance
Weight loss
Improved health & fitness
Improved blood pressure, cholesterol and more
You can expect
Fitness evaluations to assess cardiovascular fitness, body-fat percentage, flexibility and muscular strength and endurance
Personalized exercise program based on your individual fitness evaluation results and personal fitness and health goals
Supervised exercise and personal attention
Other Info
Initial Consultation
Includes review of goals, health questionnaires, desired method of training, blood pressure, infrared body composition & circumference measurements (30-45 minutes)
(value)$30.00
MicroFit Testing
$30.00
MicroFit Testing is a more comprehensive fitness testing method, including blood pressure, body composition, circumference measurements, cardiovascular fitness, strength & flexibility
Single Session & Training Packages
All packages include initial consultation
55 minute sessions
Single Session$60.00
Package of 3 sessions$174.00
Package of 6 sessions$336.00
Package of 10 sessions$540.00
30 minute sessions
Single Session$40.00
Package of 6 sessions$228.00
Package of 10 sessions$360.00
Racquetball & Wallyball Programs
Open Court Play
Members can reserve courts up to 1 week in advance; Members: shared between all players; Non-members can play if courts are available
Members Cost(per hour )$15.00
Non-members(per person)$10.00
Racquetball League Play
Players placed in league with players of similar ability; Schedule match same day and time each week; Membership Required
(per person per hour)$7.50
Saturday Challenge Court
Saturday 10 am - 2 pm; Organized program where players are paired with persons of similar ability; Open to members and non-members
(per person)$7.50
Racquetball Contract Time
Reserved court for same day and time each week; Discount for 30 weeks or more; Membership Required; Cost can be shared among multiple members; Court cost prepaid at beginning of contract
Wallyball
Volleyball on a Racquetball Court; Can play with 2 - 4 players per side; Special rates available for multiple hours during non-prime time hours; GREAT for birthday parties & other social events
(per hour)$25.00
Friday Night Wallyball Party
Friday nights: 7 pm - 10 pm; Unlimited Wallyball & Racquetball Play; Open to members and non-members; reserve a court for $50 from 7 pm - 10 pm
(per person)$7.50
Special Events
Courts and Sports Center can be rented / schedule for special events (i.e. parties, organiztion fundraisers, etc..); Can be scheduled during normal hours, after hours, overnight, etc; Can arrange to have food & beverages provided
We started in 1979, as Colonial Racquetball Club and have grown to have one of the most extensive full-service health clubs in the area for the last 32 years. Our purpose is to provide Berks County residents, of all ages and abilities, with a supportive approach to exercise and lifestyle improvements through unique programs and services, in an exceptionally clean & safe environment. We provide the best in health and fitness services to our members, including: racquetball, wallyball, handball, individual and group fitness and the best instructors / trainers in Berks County. We are Berks County's Fitness Leader!
We take pride in the atmosphere our members enjoy. Colonial Fitness is a place where the genuine care and well-being of our members is our highest mission.