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)
Wednesday, April 23
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)
Wednesday, April 23
Front Street Crossing - Dowagiac, Zoom
Most people have natural imbalances due to the way we move throughout the day, causing wear, tear,... (learn more)


Tai Chi (FSC)
Wednesday, April 23
Front Street Crossing - Dowagiac, Zoom
Tai chi helps helps increase flexibility and balance. And it also reduces stress and anxiety.  ... (learn more)


Fit 30
Wednesday, April 23
Lowe Center - Cassopolis
Cost: Free   Join us for this FREE class.   Build strength, improve mobility, and work up a sweat... (learn more)


Walking Club (FSC)
Thursday, April 24
Front Street Crossing - Dowagiac
Thursday, May 15 - Meet in Sister Lakes   Socialize, stay active, and get a good... (learn more)


Yoga
Thursday, April 24
Lowe Center - Cassopolis
Yoga offers many health benefits that work physical and psychological wonders for the aging body.... (learn more)


Parkinson's Power Punchers
Thursday, April 24
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
Thursday, April 24
Lowe Center - Cassopolis
Work on fundamental movement patterns, including bending, twisting, lifting, pushing, pulling, and... (learn more)