An evidence-based fitness class designed for individuals, age 55 plus, but open to all ages
You can recognize an EnhanceFitness class by the relaxed atmosphere and the laughter in the room. A full hour of fun, dynamic cardiovascular exercise, strength training, and stretching make EnhanceFitness the premier fitness choice for older adults.
Based on solid research and tested at over 100 sites around the country, EnhanceFitness focuses on stretching, flexibility, balance, low impact aerobics, and strength training exercises — everything health professionals say we need to maintain health and function as we grow older.
In a typical class, here's what you'll experience:
- Ten to 25 people close to your own level of fitness
- A certified instructor with special training in bringing out the physical best from older adults
- A 5-minute warm-up to get the blood flowing to your muscles
- A 20-minute aerobic workout that gets you moving or a walking workout to lively music you and your classmates choose
- A 5-minute cool-down
- A 20-minute strength training workout with soft ankle and wrist weights (0 up to 20 pounds)
- A 10-minute stretch to keep your muscles flexible
- Balance exercises throughout the class
- Lots of opportunities to make new friends and acquaintances
When you join an EnhanceFitness class, you won't need any special or expensive equipment. Your certified instructor who has undergone special training in fitness for older adults will lead you through an hour of dynamic exercises at a pace that's right for you.
You can follow your progress with fitness checks completed at the time you enroll and again at 4 months.
Over 99% of participants say they would recommend EnhanceFitness to a friend. Why? The class is proven to:
- Increase your strength. People who regularly attend class grow stronger, improve their balance, and become more limber.
- Boost your activity levels. Even the unfit quickly find themselves able to do the things they want to do safely and independently.
- Elevate your mood. Research shows that exercise can help prevent depression, and EnhanceFitness participants say they feel better physically and emotionally.
Ongoing Enhance Fitness Classes
- Daviess County: Classes are offered at Senior and Family Services in Washington on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Cost is $3 per session.
- Dubois County: Huntingburg class not meeting at this time.
- Greene County: Classes are available at Glenburn Community and Wellness Center in Linton on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Cost is $1.50 per session. Two classes are now available at First Baptist Church in Bloomfield on a donation basis. One class meets from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. and the other from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., both on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.
- Knox County: Classes are offered at - Vincennes University – PE Complex (lower level), Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 9 to 10 a.m.
- Pike County: Classes are offered at the Winslow Senior Center on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 1 to 2 p.m.
For more information about EnhanceFitness, please call an Options Counselor at 812/888-5880 or (800) 742-9002.