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Senior Fitness training at Franciscan Health Fitness Centers is designed to encourage older adults to keep living an active, healthy lifestyle. Our variety of classes focus on working directly with the young at heart who want to take part in fun, safe exercises.
Reduce the risk of coronary heart disease, colon cancer, diabetes and other chronic diseases
Maintain healthy bones, muscles, and joints
Control joint swelling and pain associated with arthritis, fibromyalgia and other autoimmune diseases
Decrease blood pressure for those who suffer from hypertension
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Senior Fitness Classes
Aqua Blast
Take your aquatics training to the next level with our High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) class that will produce high powered results.
Aqua Flow
Using only the resistance of the water, this class will improve mobility and increase your flexibility to help decrease pain.
Aqua Strength
Enjoy this low intensity, strength-based class that gives you a full body workout in the low impact environment of the Therapy Pool.
Aqua Zen
Stretching in the water is a wonderful way to relax tired, tight muscles, increase flexibility while reducing tension.
Aqua Zumba - 45 min
Perfect for those looking to make a splash by adding a low-impact, high-energy aquatic exercise to their fitness routine. Aqua ZUMBA blends the ZUMBA philosophy with water resistance, for a pool party that you shouldn’t miss.
Aqua Zumba - 50 min
Come and join the dance party and get your cardio workout with Latin dance moves. This class is lots of fun, high energy, great cardio and easy on the joints. Come make some waves!
Beginner Boots Line
Start your day moving to beginner friendly line dances. Specifically designed to increase mental sharpness and improve balance and coordination. Simple, fun, and easy for all ages and all levels to enjoy.
Bone Builders
Helps to build strong bones, increase core strength, improve posture & flexibility. Includes both standing and sitting exercises.
Cycling - 45 min
This innovative program involves cycling techniques modeled after outdoor cycling. Your ride can be easy or intense - you decide. Motivating techniques & music will allow you to take your workout to the next level.
Deep H20
Challenge yourself to a full body workout in the deep end of the pool. Aqua belts are encouraged for use in deep water.
Gentle Senior Express
Are you new to fitness or coming back to fitness? By combining cardiovascular and resistance, this class will help prepare you for daily activities. Most exercises are done seated.
Low-Impact Cardio
Get your heart pumping, blood flowing, mind thinking, and muscles moving with 25-minutes of cardio moves followed by dumbbell strength and comfortable stretch in this low-impact strength class.
Senior Express
Dynamic, low impact workout designed for the young at heart. Will improve aerobic fitness & burn body fat. All ages welcome.