Senior Fitness and Recreation Resources
The Tallahassee-Leon County area offers a variety of private and public resources for seniors of all abilities to stay active and fit. Following are some the programs which are specifically targeted to seniors.
TPRD Senior Programs - 891-3866
Jack L. McLean, Jr. Community Center - 891-1819, 700 Paul Russell Rd.
Senior Exercise Class
Tuesday - Thursday, 10:00 - 11:00am, Free
Floor and strengthening exercise to music
Jake Gaither Community Center - 891-3940, 801 Bragg Dr.
Aerobic Fitness
Tuesday and Thursday, 6:00 - 7:00pm, $16.50 for 8-week course
Low to moderate impact aerobics class; course is taught in 8-week sessions, but courses are on-going.Brain-Gym®
Tuesday, 10:00 - 11:00am
Certified instructor teaches physical movements that enhance performance and improves concentration, memory, reading, writing, organizing, listening, and physical wellness.Mature Adult Exercise
Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 10:00 - 11:00am, Free
Low to moderate impact aerobicsMature Adult Leisure Walking
Weekdays, 9:00 - 10:00am, Free
Leisure walkingMature Men's Fitness
Tuesday and Thursday, 9:00 - 10:00am, Free
Low to moderate impact aerobics
Lafayette Park Community Center - 891-3946, 403 Ingleside Dr.
Trimnastics
Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9:15 - 10:15am, $15.75 for 10-week class
Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 5:45 - 6:45pm, $10.50 for 10-week class
Low impact aerobics and stretching
Tallahassee Senior Services
Lincoln Neighborhood Center - 891-4080, 438 W. Brevard St.
Senior Fitness
Tuesday and Thursday, 9:30 - 10:30am, Free
Friday, 10:00 - 11:00am, Free
Low to moderate impact aerobics
Tallahassee Senior Center - 891-4000, 1400 N Monroe St.
Note: Fees are suggested donations per class unless otherwise noted
Brain-Body Balance Exercise Class
Monday, 1:30 - 2:30pm, $2.00
Easy movements and exercises that emphasize positive attitudes and awareness of one's balance through movements.Chair Yoga
Tuesday and Friday, 11:00am - 12:00n, $1.00
Gentle yoga exercises that anyone can do.Life Exercise
Tuesday and Thursday, 9:30 - 10:30am, $1.00
Low impact aerobic, flexibility, mobility, range of motion, endurance, small hand weight, and seated exercises.Tai Chi
Wednesday and Friday, Beginning: 10:00 - 11:00am and Continuing: 11:00am - 12:00n
Slow, graceful movements which stretch and strengthen the entire body.Vitalife Group Exercise Class
Tuesday and Thursday, 4:00 - 5:00pm, $1.00
Low impact, total body workout for active adults; incorporates aerobic, strength, balance, and flexibility modalities.Yoga
Monday and Wednesday, 5:30 - 7:00pm, $10 seniors (55+), $12 others (discount for multiple classes)
Tallahassee Senior Center at Heritage Oaks - 668-4004, 4501 Shannon Lakes West
Brain-Body Balance Exercise Class
Wednesday, 2:00 - 3:00pm, $2.00
Easy movements and exercises that emphasize positive attitudes and awareness of one's balance through movements.
Leon County Senior Outreach Senior Fitness Classes
A program of the Tallahassee Senior Foundation. All Leon County Senior Outreach Fitness Classes are designed for men and women, age 55+, of all ability levels. Cost for all classes is a $2 suggested donation per class. Contact: Susan Davis, 891-4065.
Bradfordville - Historic Bradfordville Schoolhouse, 3439 Bannerman Rd.
- Senior Fitness - Beginners: Tuesday and Thursday, 10:30 - 11:15am
- Senior Fitness - Intermediate: Tuesday and Thursday, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Chaires-Capitola - Dorothy C. Spence Community Center, 4768 Chaires Cross Rd.
- Senior Fitness - Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9:15 - 10:15am
Ft. Braden - Ft. Braden Community Center, 16387 Blountstown Hwy.
- Senior Fitness - Monday and Wednesday, 10:30 - 11:30am
Miccosukee - Miccosukee Community Center, 13887 Billingsley Rd.
- Senior Fitness - Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 1:30 - 2:30pm
Woodville - Woodville Community Center, 8000 Old Woodville Rd.
- Senior Fitness - Monday and Wednesday, 8:30 - 9:30am
Fitness Centers Offering Senior Programs
Club 50 Fitness Center - 216-2003, 3111 Mahan Dr., Ste. 11
Offers a 30-minute workout circuit on hydraulic resistance training fitness equipment and nutrition programs for people age 50 and older.
- Tallahassee Senior Foundation members may drop in Monday - Friday, 7:00 - 9:00am, 12:00n - 3:00pm and 6:00 - 7:00pm and Saturday, 8:00am - 2:00pm, $3 (no membership required)
Oasis Fitness For Women - 222-6274, 1891 Capital Circle, NE
For mature women; features assistive hydraulic exercise equipment, cardio equipment and dry hydromassage.
- Tallahassee Senior Citizens Foundation members may drop in Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9:30 - 10:15am, $2.50 (no membership required)
Premier Health & Fitness Center – 431-3521, 3521 Maclay Blvd.
Call for schedules and costs.
- Balance Class
Improve balance and coordination to assure greater mobility. An excellent class for the elderly, brain damaged, and for anyone continuing their physical therapy - Fit For Life
Geared for the mature adult or beginner, cardiovascular and muscular conditioning to help strengthen the inner and outer body.
YMCA (877-6151, 2001 Apalachee Pkwy) & YMCA NW (536-9622, 3840 N Monroe St.)
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Movin' & Groovin' Seniors
This class is for active older adults. The format brings together both low impact aerobics and weight training for a well-rounded workout with great benefits for the active older population. -
Silver Sneakers
This strength and conditioning class allows you to progress at your own pace. All the exercises can be performed from a seated position. Standing exercises are optional and help improve balance, coordination and flexibility. Exercise balls, resistance bands and weights may be used to enhance daily living skills.
Tennis
891-3920 For information on senior clinics and groups.
Golf
Hilaman Park Municipal Golf Course - 891-3935, 2737 Blairstone Rd.
- 62+ weekdays
With cart: 18 holes, $29.00; 9 holes, $22.00
Walking, 18 holes, $18.00; 9 holes, $14.00 - Senior Group
Tuesday and Thursday, 8:00am, $20:00, 18 holes with cart
Jake Gaither Municipal Golf Course - 891-3942, 801 Tanner Dr.
- 62+ weekdays
With cart: 18 holes, $22.00 - Monday Senior Day
With cart: 18 holes, $14.25
Don Veller Seminole Golf Course & Club - 644-2582, 2250 Pottsdamer Rd.
- Senior Day (55+)
Monday, 18 holes plus cart, $18.75
Water Aerobics
Tallahassee Parks & Recreation
- Drop-In: $3.75/visit
- 15-visit Punch Pass: $22.50 (Punch Pass good for any 15 visits--no expiration date)
- 30-visit Punch Pass: $44.50 (Punch Pass good for any 30 visits--no expiration date)
Classes and times vary; please call specific Center for more information
- Jack McLean Aquatics Center - 891-1822, 700 Paul Russell Rd.
- Levy Pool - 891-3950, 625 W Tharpe St.
- Trousdell Aquatics Center - 891-3991, 298 John Knox Rd.
- Wade Wehunt Pool - 891-3985, 907 Myers Park Dr.
Tallahassee Orthopedic & Sports Physical Therapy (TOSPT) - 877-8855
- Aquafit Water Aerobics Classes - For members of the Tallahassee Senior Foundation 55+
- Tuesday and Thursday, 2:00 - 3:00pm
- Monday, 5:30pm and Friday, 5:00pm
- $3 for one person or $5 for two per visit
- Classes are held in a heated, indoor therapy pool.