Physical Activity
Physical Activity is an important component of fall prevention. If you are interested in getting more active and reducing your risk of falling, there are opportunities across the Greater Omaha Area of classes intended for Older Adults.
A great website to check out regarding Physical Activity is : Exercise is Medicine
Below are a listing of classes and locations to help you find an exercise program that works for you.
AgeWell Center for Active Aging Membership Fee
AgeWell Center for Active Aging @ Immanuel Senior Living
Contact: Rachel Hoeck 829-3200 rhoeck@ihsi.org
Classes Offered:
*AgeWell Aerobics
*Exercise for Life
*Line Dancing
*Chi Balance "Movement Improvement" T'ai Chi
*Yoga
*"Having a Ball" Class
*Walkers and Talkers
*AgeWell Walking Club
AgeWell Center for Active Aging @ Lakeside Village
Contact: Tanya Lager 829-9035 tlager@ihsi.org
Classes Offered:
*Tai Chi
*Rock N Fit
*Wii Workout
*Aqua ROM (Range of Motion)
*Aqua Aerobics
*Aqua T'ai Chi
AgeWell Center for Active Aging @ Trinity (Papillion)
Contact: Angie Jenson 829-6907 ajenson@ihsi.org
Classes Offered:
*AgeWell Aerobics
*Exercise for Life
*Agewell Educational Programs
*AgeWell Tai Chi Basics
*Rise and Shine
*Life Balance
Fit 4 Life Fitness Studio - Council Bluffs - Membership Fee
Contact: Shain 712-328-1000 shain@getfitcb.com
*Weights and Stretching
*Personal Training
Fit In The City - Bellevue Lied Activity Center - Membership Fee
Contact: Renee Hardester 740-3282 renee@fitinthecity.com
*Fit City Masters
*Fit City Strength
*Fit City Aqua
Prairie Life Fitness @ 84th & Q - Membership Fee
Contact: Marcia Limbo 537-0430
*Water Exercise - Arthritis and gentle joints
*Water Exercise - Gentle joints
*Chair Exercise
*Prime Time - Variety of exercise formats for seniors
*Positive Moves
UNMC Center for Healthy Living - Membership Fee
*Vigor, Tone & Mightier Bone - Resistive Exercise Class for Seniors
Contact: Peter Pellerito 559-5253 ppellerito@unmc.edu
*Movement Improvement T'ai Chi
Contact: Jayme Nekuda 559-8962 jnekuda@unmc.edu
YMCA's across Greater Omaha - Membership Fee - $7 per class without
Website: www.metroymca.org
Downtown:
* Silver Sneakers Mobility Strength and Flexibility
* Starter Fitness Beginning Fitness levels
Contact: Angela Nichols 402-977-4308
Maple Street YMCA
* Silver Sneakers
* BodyVive
* Active Older Adults Aquacise
* Silver Splash
Contact: Jodie McAndrews 402-393-3700
Southwest YMCA:
* Sliver Sneakers
M W F 8:15-9:15 am T Th 8:30-9:30 am
Contact: Jackie Wattenhofer 402-334-8487
Fremont Family YMCA
* Yogilates
* Muscular Strength and Range of Motion
* Forever Fit
* Tai Chi
* Water Workout
* WAVE (in Pool)
* Flex 'n Swim
* Hydrocise
* Aqua Aerobics
Contact: Tori Pallas 402-721-6952
Twin Rivers YMCA (Valley)
* Aquacise (Exercise in Water)
Contact: Sarah Splittgerber 402-359-9622
* Top of the Hill (Exercise in Gym)
Contact: Judy Arginteen 402-359-9622
Autumn Pointe Assisted Living- Fort Calhoun - No Charge
Contact: Mandy Erixon 469-4700 mandy@autumnpointene.com
*Tai Chi - Slow movement standing exercises focusing on balance
Dora Bingel Senior Center @ Durham Booth Manor - $2 per class
Contact: Josie Mensching 898-5854 josephine_mensching@usc.salvationarmy.org
*Movement Improvement T'ai Chi
Fountain View Senior Living Community - Membership Fee
Contact: Sabrina Kusek 596-9033 sabrinak@fountainviewseniorliving.com
*Tai Chi
Franciscan Center at New Cassel - For Members of Center
Contact: Sister Eva Fritz 393-2113
*Movement Improvement T'ai Chi
Hillcrest Physical Therapy - Charge per class
Contact: Margaret Motts PT 682-4210 mmotts@hillcresthealth.com
*Movement Improvement T'ai Chi
Rolling Hills Ranch - No Charge
Contact: Tammy Zornes 391-1055 5341-EC@holidaytouch.com
*Stretch & Bend
WEL-Life at Papillion Assisted Living - For members of Facility
Contact: Jeff Hogue 339-1775
*Chair Exercises
**The National Safety Council, Greater Omaha Chapter does not endorse any classes except those listed as Movement Improvement T'ai Chi.**