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Fit 4 Life Program

About

This program provides several individualized and group fitness classes throughout the year. Health, fitness, and mobility assessments are conducted to determine physical status, and to optimize an individual's personal goals.

Spring Class Schedule

Required Forms

These forms are required for participation in classes, and are due every calendar year (please note that each class has additional forms that are specific to the class)

Balanced Fitness

This class is held in the Lifespan Wellness Center and will incorporate aspects of balance and fitness. All participants will receive a balance assessment as well as a functional fitness assessment to measure their physical status, monitor progress and individualize the program accordingly.

Fit 4 Life

This fitness class is held in the Lifespan Wellness Center.  All participants receive a functional fitness assessment to measure their physical status, monitor progress and individualize the program accordingly.  The class includes a group warm-up, individual strength and cardio respiratory programming and a group cool-down, focusing on flexibility, balance and relaxation.

GTS Power Hour

This class will focus on strengthening different parts of the body through the use of a Gravity Training System (GTS), a machine designed to utilize the consistent pull of gravity combined with your body weight for resistance. All participants receive a functional fitness assessment to measure their physical status and an individual exercise program focusing on functional movements. This class will provide a challenge for the active older adult.

Yoga

This class is taught by a yoga instructor specializing in the needs of older adults. It will incorporate both beginning and advanced levels of yoga. Enjoy increasing your flexibility and improved relaxation.

Deep H2O Power Hour (summer only)

This class will focus on cardiovascular and strength training in the outdoor deep water pool. The unique properties of water are used to improve your cardiovascular endurance, strength, and flexibility using buoyancy vests, water weights, and other resistance devices. You do not need to know how to swim to participate in this class.