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Chicago Launches First of Two Planned Wellness Centers

CTA University is the first facility to be equipped with the feature and is where CTA provides training to new and existing employees.

June 26, 2024
Chicago Launches First of Two Planned Wellness Centers

The  wellness fitness centers, will be open to CTA employees only.

Photo: CTA

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The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) and Cigna Healthcare partnered to open the first of two new wellness fitness centers as part of a pilot program to help CTA employees make progress in achieving their fitness goals.

“We are pleased to offer these mini fitness centers to our employees, allowing them the ability to work on their health and fitness goals,” said CTA President Dorval R. Carter Jr. “The wellness of our employees is critical, and we extend our gratitude to Cigna Healthcare for helping provide the tools that allow our employees to carve out time for their health and wellness, in between their efforts to provide reliable service to residents across the city.”

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CTA’s Fitness Program

CTA University is the first facility to be equipped with the feature and is where CTA provides training to new and existing employees. An additional wellness fitness center will open at the Chicago Avenue Garage.

The wellness fitness centers, will be open to CTA employees only.

The spaces will be equipped with workout equipment including a treadmill, an elliptical, a stationary bike, TRX Suspension Trainer, and yoga mats.

There will also be a strength training system that includes medicine balls, resistance bands, exercise balls, and foam rollers. This equipment will give individuals an opportunity to include a workout in their already busy schedules.

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