Exercise & Fitness
Everybody ages differently. Even though there is no one-size-fits-all answer to healthy aging, we know that physical activity is good for us. Fortunately, many local organizations offer fitness programs for older adults. Some are evidence-based programs – which means research has found them to be effective at promoting health and preventing disease. There are even some programs you can do at home. In addition to these programs, you can contact your local Parks and Recreation Department or call 211 for more information.
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ACC offers various fitness classes and activities, including pickleball, ping pong, tai chi, Zumba Gold, Cane-Fu, yoga, and Matter of Balance.
Cost: no cost
Who Is Eligible: older adults
Address: 7334 Park City Drive, Sacramento, CA 95831
Phone: (916) 393-9026
Email: info@accsv.org
Website: https://www.accsv.org/classes/
Note: pre-registration may be required
GetSetUp classes are on-line and taught by older adults for older adults. Teachers are retired educators or experienced presenters.
Cost: no cost (use coupon code "area4-ca" to waive any fees)
Who Is Eligible: all ages
Address: 1401 El Camino Avenue, 4th Floor Sacramento, CA 95815
Phone: (916) 486-1976
Email: can send message through Contact Us page on website
Website: https://www.getsetup.io/partner/area4-ca
Note: Agency on Aging Area 4's main website is https://agencyonaging4.org/.
The Folsom Senior Center offers a variety of fitness and exercise classes and activities for older adults.
Cost: some activities are free, others may have small fees
Who Is Eligible: anyone 55 or older
Address: 48 Natoma Street, Folsom, CA 95630
Phone: (916) 461-6601
Email: prdept@folsom.ca.us
Website: https://www.folsom.ca.us/government/parks-recreation/facilities/senior-center
The City of Galt Parks and Recreation Department offers fitness, dance, and tai chi classes for older adults.
Cost: some classes are free, others charge fees ranges from $1-6 per class
Who Is Eligible: anyone (targeted to older adults)
Address: Chabolla Community Center, 600 Chabolla Avenue, Galt, CA 95632
Phone: (209) 745-7332
Website: https://www.cityofgalt.org/government/parks-recreation/activities/senior-activities
This program offers a variety of exercise and fitness classes and events, including walking, dance, Pilates, yoga, tai chi, and Zumba. Many of these classes take place at the Neil Orchard Senior Activities Center located in Lincoln Village Community Park.
Cost: varies by class, may pay a small annual membership fee to get discounts (not required)
Who Is Eligible: adults 50 and older
Address: 3480 Routier Road, Sacramento, CA 95827
Phone: (916) 366-3133
The Ethel MacLeod Hart Center offers various fitness classes, including yoga, ping pong, tai chi, and Zumba. There is also a regular walking group.
Cost: varies depending on the class; some free classes and scholarships are available
Who Is Eligible: anyone 50 or older
Address: 915 27th Street, Sacramento, CA 95816
Phone: (916) 808-5462
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This program offers a wide variety of exercise and fitness classes, activities, and clubs, including dance, yoga, pickle ball, hiking, shuffleboard, ping pong, tai chi, qigong, and Zumba.
Cost: varies by class
Who Is Eligible: adults of all ages
Address: 4701 Gibbons Drive, Carmichael, CA 95608
Phone: (916) 488- 2810
Email: can send message through Contact Us page on website
Website: https://www.morpd.com/adult-senior
Among its programs for older adults, the Sacramento LGBTQ Communtiy Center offers free virtual chair yoga classes (on Zoom).
Cost: no cost
Who Is Eligible: anyone
Address: 1015 20th Street, Sacramento, CA 95811
Phone: (916) 442-0185
Email: info@saccenter.org
Website: https://saccenter.org/seniors/
The Sacramento Public Library offers free virtual exercise and yoga classes.
Cost: no cost
Who Is Eligible: anyone
Phone: (916) 264-2920
Email: can send message through Contact Us page on website
The program provides individuals who have or are at risk of cardiovascular disease with education and activities to develop and maintain a heart healthy lifestyle through exercise, nutrition, stress management, and overall health education.
Cost: no cost
Who Is Eligible: Individuals with cardiovascular disease or who are at risk of developing cardiovascular disease
Address: 7667 Folsom Boulevard, Room 3030, Sacramento, CA 95826
Phone: (916) 278-4402
Email: csuscvwellness@gmail.com
The center offers fitness classes such as aerobics, tai chi, yoga, Zumba, dance, and chair exercise. Videos of recent classes are also available for those who want to exercise at home.
Cost: $40 annual membership and small class fee (generally $2); videos of classes are free
Who Is Eligible: adults 50 and older
Address: 8230 Civic Center Drive, Suite 140, Elk Grove, CA 95757
Phone: (916) 685-3160
Website: https://thesceg.com/stay-fit-%26-healthy
Note: recorded videos of previous classes can be accessed at https://livingfitseniors.com/exercise
This senior center offers several fitness classes such as Strength & Balance and gentle yoga.
Cost: $10 per class (less for those who purchase multi-class punch card)
Who Is Eligible: adults 50 and older
Address: 2791 24th Street, Sacramento, CA 95818
Phone: (916) 452-3005
Email: seniorcenter@sierra2.org
This Recreation & Park District offers a variety of fitness classes and activities, including pickleball, water aerobics, Sit & Fit, and EnhanceFitness. Different classes are listed under Adult, Aquatic, or Senior Programs.
Cost: varies, some classes such as EnhanceFitness are free
Who Is Eligible: adults of all ages (some Senior Programs classes limited to adults 50 and older)
Address: 6000 Orange Ave., Sacramento, CA 95823
Phone: (916) 428-1171
Website: https://www.southgaterecandpark.net/
Note: senior fitness classes are held at Pat O’Brien Community Center, 8025 Waterman Road; preregistration is required
This non-profit organization supports the healthy development and personal growth of Black and Latin Americans. They offer free on-line exercise, cooking, brain health, and mindfulness classes in English and Spanish.
Cost: no cost
Who Is Eligible: anyone
Address: 5800 International Blvd., Oakland, CA 94621
Phone: (510) 255-0232
Email: info@thegoodlifepath.org
Website: https://thegoodlifepath.org/
The YMCA offers group fitness classes, personal training, virtual exercise classes, and access to gym equipment and swimming pool.
Cost: joining fee and monthly membership dues (discounted for adults 62 and older)
Who Is Eligible: anyone (membership required)
Address: 2021 W. Street, Sacramento, CA 85818
Phone: (916) 452-9622
Email: can send message through Contact Us page on website
Website: https://www.ymcasuperiorcal.org/SacramentoYMCA
Note: financial assistance is available for those who cannot afford the monthly membership fee through the Y-Assist program
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