Maintaining your physical health and integrity becomes a significant concern as you age. The more limited range of motion and flexibility in your joints, muscles, and bones create various challenges. However, regular exercise can help you overcome several day-to-day obstacles.  Regular exercise can also  significantly lower your risk of diseases, such as heart disease and cancer, and helps you retain your mobility longer. Exercise also lowers stress and improves sleep, skin and bone health, and mood.

 

How much exercise you need will be up to you and your physician. If you are 65 or over, aim for 2.5 total hours of moderate exercise each week. It does not have to be weight lifting; even a simple brisk walk or stretching exercises help.  Don’t worry if you never exercised frequently because you can always “start fresh” and still benefit from physical activity. You can incorporate exercise at any stage, irrespective of age or physical strength level.

 

The COA’s Group Fitness Classes are designed to combine various exercises to help build your strength and core stamina while enhancing your flexibility and balance. Group Fitness Classes also provide socialization and offer the benefits of connecting with like-minded people in your local area. Companionships like the friendships you build in group fitness classes or with a personal trainer allow you to enhance your life and improve your life physically and mentally.

 

With classes tailored for all fitness levels, friendly instructors, fitness levels, friendly instructors, and a supportive community, there’s no better time to and a supportive community, there’s no better time to focus on YOU.

 

Fitness Classes include:

 

Other Fitness Activities Include:

 

Unlimited Class Prices - attend any and all fitness classes you want at both locations

  • 1 Year - $240
  • 3 Months - $69
  • 1 Month - $25

Upcoming Fitness & Exercise Classes


Cardio Challenge (FSC)
Monday, November 10
Front Street Crossing - Dowagiac, Zoom
Challenge your entire body at with a low-impact, high-energy combination of cardio, strength... (learn more)


Balance, Stretch and Stability (FSC)
Monday, November 10
Front Street Crossing - Dowagiac, Zoom
Most people have natural imbalances due to the way we move throughout the day, causing wear, tear,... (learn more)


Yoga
Monday, November 10
Lowe Center - Cassopolis
Reap the benefits of yoga by trying one or all of our classes. Yoga isn’t just about stretching and... (learn more)


Tai Chi (FSC)
Monday, November 10
Front Street Crossing - Dowagiac, Zoom
Tai chi helps helps increase flexibility and balance. And it also reduces stress and anxiety.  ... (learn more)


Fit 30
Monday, November 10
Lowe Center - Cassopolis
Cost: Free   Join us for this FREE class.   Build strength, improve mobility, and work up a sweat... (learn more)


Parkinson's Power Punchers
Tuesday, November 11
Front Street Crossing - Dowagiac
We are learning every day that there are ways in which people with Parkinson’s disease can enhance... (learn more)


Functional Foundations
Tuesday, November 11
Lowe Center - Cassopolis
Work on fundamental movement patterns, including bending, twisting, lifting, pushing, pulling, and... (learn more)


Modified Yoga
Tuesday, November 11
Front Street Crossing - Dowagiac
Modified Yoga is a gentle form of yoga adapted to meet the needs of individuals with varying... (learn more)