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EnhanceFitness is a community-based physical activity program for older adults. EnhanceFitness is a lively and interactive class filled with a variety of activities. 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 older adults need to maintain health and function as they grow older.

In a typical class, here's what participants can expect to 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 participants join an EnhanceFitness class, they won't need any special or expensive equipment. A certified instructor who has undergone special training in fitness for older adults will lead the class through an hour of dynamic exercises at a pace that's right for everyone.

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.            

Program Locations throughout Indiana

Currently EnhanceFitness programs are being offered throughout the State and Certified Instructors are also being trained. To find a class in your area please open the EnhanceFitness Program List (below) or call your local Area Agency on Aging (below).

*Note: The EnhanceFitness Program Listing is updated as new sites are established.

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