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Staying physically active is incredibly important as we get older.

Some of the benefits include:

• Improved cardiovascular health
• Reduce risk of illness and disease
• Improve balance and reduce risk of falls
• Manages stress and improves mood
• Maintain health bones, muscles, and joints
• Get involved in your community

Often times, going to a gym can be expensive, crowded, intimidating, or not quite appropriate for an older individual’s fitness level. However, look no further for local community centers that have smaller, quieter gyms with fitness classes geared to your fitness level! These classes will help you improve your strength, mobility, and balance– in addition to being a great way to socialize with others.

Programs to help you keep active!

One of the most popular senior programs is Silver Sneakers, which offers low or no cost fitness programming depending on your health plan. Participating gyms include:

24 Hour Fitness Silver Sneakers: Located throughout Orange County
LA Fitness Silver Sneakers: Located throughout Orange County

If you’re looking for a smaller gym with fewer people and also offers fitness classes, you can look into any of these community centers!

Brea Community Center

(Photo Source: City of Brea)

Address: 500 S. Sievers Ave. Brea, CA 92821

Click here to see the schedule of classes!

Downtown Anaheim Community Center

(Photo Source: City of Anaheim)

Address: 250 East Center St. Anaheim, CA 92805

Click here to see the schedule of classes!

Orange Senior Center

(Photo Source: City of Anaheim)

Address: 170 South Olive St. Orange, CA 92866

Click here to see the schedule of classes!

Rancho Senior Center

(Photo Source: Rancho Senior Center, City of Irvine)

Address: 3 Ethel Coplen Way Irvine, CA 92612

Click here to check out their website!

Trabuco Senior Center

(Photo Source: Trabuco Center, City of Irvine)

Address: 5701 Trabuco Road Irvine, CA 92620

Click here to check out their website!

It is important for older individuals to exercise regularly in order to stay mobile, strong, and reduce the risk of injuries that often include falling. Gyms and group classes are a great way to stay active and socialize with others. Silver Sneakers and local Community Centers offer classes for older persons at little to no cost. City Community centers also offer transportation for seniors, so lack of transportation is not an excuse to avoid the gym! Contact your local community center for more information.

Make sure to ask your physician if there are any activities that are not appropriate for you!

Having difficulty with your balance or pain during some of these activities? See one of our physical therapists to determine how we can help you better participate in the classes!

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