We are thrilled to announce that Active Wellness Center Petaluma has been voted Petaluma’s Best Health Club/Gym, and Jeremiah Johnson has been voted Best Fitness Instructor, for 2026!

The success of our club is made possible only by your support, and we sincerely thank you for being part of this inspiring movement toward healthy, happy lives in Petaluma and beyond.

This Mother’s Day, we’re celebrating the strength of moms and the strength in all of us. Step into The ZONE and channel that strength into a workout designed to empower, energize, and uplift. Bring your mom, a mom-like figure, or someone who inspires you and train with purpose. Real strength is built in the gym and lived out every day.

All fitness levels are welcome.

Now is the perfect time to enroll in swim lessons at the club. Your child will build strong swimming skills while gaining confidence and a love for the water. Spots fill quickly, so don’t miss the opportunity to dive into a fun and active spring—sign up today!

Questions? Reach out to us at
petaluma.aquatics@activewellnesscenter.com

Active at Petaluma will be open with the modified hours of 8am-6pm on Monday, May 25. Active Kids Club will be closed that day.

Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful holiday as we remember all of those who have served and sacrificed for our freedom.

The "Murph" workout serves as homage to Navy Lieutenant Michael Murphy, who tragically lost his life in Afghanistan in 2005.

This challenging exercise routine is traditionally completed around Memorial Day as a way to honor those who have served. Open to both members and non-members, this workout will include:

Thank you to our incredible members for selling out our upcoming lecture series event! Be sure to keep an eye out for future Active Wellness Series lectures to ensure you secure your spot.

Congratulations to our May Employee of the Month, Etienne!

For the past year, you've likely seen Etienne warmly greeting you at the Service Desk. Beyond Active, he has spent the last eight years training athletes, particularly football players, something that fuels his own drive to exercise. “My motivation to keep working out is for my physical and mental health. Also, to keep up with my players that I coach out on the football field,” he says. Etienne also credits exercise with helping him overcome mental barriers. “I’ve learned how to handle those internal conversations when you don’t feel up to going to the gym or being active.” 

This May, we’re excited to feature not one but two of our amazing members, Rod and Nona!

Nona is a retired competitive bodybuilder, so along with cardio, stretching, and swimming, she especially enjoys weight training at the club. Rod also spends time in the weight room and stretching area, as well as the sauna and steam room. 

To stay motivated, both Nona and Rod point to the mental health benefits, increased energy, better sleep, and improved flexibility they gain from exercise as key inspiration to keep moving.

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Recovery isn’t the opposite of progress — it’s the foundation that makes progress possible. Every time you train, you create small amounts of stress on your muscles and nervous system. It’s during rest, not the workout itself, that your body repairs, adapts, and grows stronger. Without proper recovery, performance plateaus, fatigue builds, and motivation dips.

Incorporating gentle movement like stretching, yoga, walking, or mobility work boosts circulation and speeds muscle repair, while massage or foam rolling helps release tension and improve flexibility. Just as importantly, prioritize sleep and nutrition, since both play a major role in tissue recovery and hormone balance. Think of rest as part of your training plan — not a reward for it. The more you honor recovery, the better your body performs, feels, and lasts.

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