Ochsner Health System | Ochsner Fitness Center Harahan



SENIOR CLASS DESCRIPTIONSSILVER SNEAKER CLASSIC Move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase strength and range of motion. Hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles and a Silver Sneakers ball are offered for resistance. A chair is used for support.SENIOR CHAIR YOGA This is the gentlest form of yoga; it is easier on your muscles, and is for people with high blood pressure, anxiety, chronic fatigue syndrome, arthritis, vertigo, multiple sclerosis, carpal tunnel syndrome, chronic pain, and those that find it difficult to get up and down from the floor.SENIOR FIT N FLEX - balance, flexibility and mobility along with lengthening and strengthening of all muscle groups. SENIOR CHAIR PILATES This class helps seniors reclaim their mobility and joy in daily life. The participants sit on, stand behind, and stabilize using safe chairs to get in shape. In this class, you’ll increase flexibility, strengthen muscles, deepen core connection, boost overall well-being, and gain improved balance.SENIOR STRENGTH CARDO CIRCUIT for the active Senior muscle conditioning blocks focusing on strengthen and cardio circuits incorporating both the upper and lower body. Targets the whole body.SENIOR CARDIO - Low-impact cardio workout designed with the older adult in mind. Class consists of warm-up, stretch, cardio routine, muscle strengthening and cool down/relaxation. Energizing and easy-to-follow movements promote heart-healthy, total-body conditioning to increase cardiovascular and muscular endurance.ZUMBA GOLD Active older adults who are looking for a modified Zumba? class that recreates the original moves you love at a lower intensity. The design of the class introduces easy-to-follow Zumba? choreography that focuses on balance, range of motion and coordination. Come ready to sweat and prepare to leave empowered and feeling strong.LINE DANCING This popular class will keep you moving with fun dance steps performed to a variety of music. Line dancing is both fun and great exercise! Intermediate and Advanced Line Dancing takes it to another level for the advanced dancer.WATER FITNESS CLASS DESCRIPTIONSAQUA BALANCE & FLEXIBILITY Exercises approved by the Arthritis Foundation include walking, gentle stretching, flexing, extension and range-of-motion. Exercises are done in shallow water and focus on activities of daily living, moving a joint through your range of motion and holding it to feel a gentle stretch in the muscle.AQUA WATER AEROBICS High energy, low impact workout class for seniors. There is a strong cardio segment for approximately 25-35 minutes combined with strength training, using resistant equipment and stretching to improve flexibility.AQUA WATER COMBO - The instructor leads participants through high-intensity cardio movements such as walking, jogging, kicking, cross-country ski movements and jumping jacks. Followed by a series of balance movements. Class is in an interval format. ................
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