UDC BODYWISE Program for Persons 60 Years or Older in DC...

The BODYWISE Program is specifically designed and operated to promote health, wellness, and fitness for persons 60 years of age or older in DC. The program consists of Water Aerobics (swimming is not required), Yoga, Low-Impact Aerobics, and Chair Exercise classes. Classes are conducted by appropriately trained and certified instructors. Participants are encouraged to exercise at their personal level of fitness.  The program also provides great opportunities for socializing.

Participants in the BODYWISE Program must:

• Be a DC resident

• Be 60 years of age or older

• Complete an Application Form

• Obtain a Medical Release Form executed and signed by his/her

    Physician (Completed ANNUALLY).

If you would like to join the program, simply complete the application form and have your physician sign the medical release. The medical release can be found within the main application form, in the section titled “BODYWISE Physician Release Form.”

Applicants can mail or bring their completed application to the Institute of Gerontology office (4250 Connecticut Ave NW, 5th Floor, Washington, DC 20008). After a complete application has been submitted, call 202-274-6697 for a brief orientation. Once the orientation has been conducted you will receive a membership card to start your classes.

Class Schedule at UDC-Van Ness/Sports Complex Building 474200 Connecticut Ave NW Water Aerobics

Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays - 9:45 - 10:45 am and 12:00 - 1:00 pm

Low Impact Aerobics

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30 - 10:30 am

Yoga

Mondays and Fridays, 10:30 - 11:30 am

Learn more about this program here.