Department of Parks and Recreation
Seniors - Fitness
Stay fit physically and mentally through exercise. Choose from the following on-going programs to enhance your well being. Arlington Senior Fitness classes and sports activities are offered at a broad range of fitness levels during weekday hours. Check with individual centers for information on specialized classes. For more information, call the Office of Senior Adult Programs at 703-228-4745 or email jcollins@arlingtonva.us. Find the current schedule in the 55+ Guide. In addition, explore FitArlington activities for all ages!
Three Great Fitness Options for Arlington's Seniors (PDF) 55+ Fitness Programs (PDF)
* Drop in classes. All other classes require registration.
| Interested in taking a class or participating in a sport activity? Find out more about how to register! |
Aqua Exercise
- Aqua Aerobics,(T,Th) 12:00 p.m. Wakefield Pool
- Aqua Exercise, (M,W,F) 8:10 a.m. Washington-Lee Pool
(M,W) 1:30 p.m. Washington-Lee Pool
Strength Training Exercise Classes - Beginners Level except as noted
- Fairlington (M,Th) 10:00 a.m. – Seated Exercise
- Madison Senior Center (M,W, F) 9:00 a.m. – Seated Exercise *
- Thomas Jefferson (M,W,F) 9:00 a.m. Intermediate Level *
- Langston Brown (T) 12:30 p.m. - Core & More
- Walter Reed (F) 9:30 a.m. - Core & More
Cardiovascular & Strength Exercise Classes
- Aurora Hills (T) 9:30 a.m., (Th) 11:00 a.m. - Cardio Tone *
- Fairlington (W) 10:00 a.m. - Let's Get Fit
- Lee, Beginner, (T,Th) 10:00 a.m. *
- Lee, (T) 2:15 p.m. - ZUMBA
- Thomas Jefferson, Intermediate, (M,W,F) 10:00 a.m. *
- Walter Reed, Intermediate, (M,Th) 8:30 a.m. - Senior Boot Camp
- Walter Reed, (Th) 9:30 a.m. - Dance Fusion & Rhythms
Weight Training Rooms
- Langston-Brown Weight Room, (M) 11 a.m. –2 p.m., (W) 11:30am—2:30pm, (F) 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. *
- Madison Weight Room (T,W,Th) 7-11 a.m.; (Sat) 7-10 a.m. *
Tai Chi
- Langston-Brown, Beginners, (M,W) 3:00 p.m.
- Langston-Brown, Tune ups, (W) 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
- Practice Sessions (No Instructor):
Aurora Hills Senior Center, Intermediate Practice (M) 2:00 p.m., No Fee *
Culpepper Garden, Intermediate (M) 12:30 p.m., (W) 12:30 p.m., No Fee *
Langston-Brown, All Levels, (Sat.) 9:00 a.m., No Fee *
Yoga & Wellness
- Aurora Hills Senior Center, Gentle Hatha Yoga (W) 10:00 a.m.
- Culpepper Garden Senior Center, Traditional Hatha Yoga (T) 10:00 a.m.
- Culpepper Garden, Gentle Hatha Yoga (T) 11:15 a.m.
- Langston-Brown, Traditional Hatha Yoga (M) 1:00 p.m.
- Langston-Brown, Gentle Hatha Yoga (F) 12:30 p.m.
- Lee, Focused Hatha Yoga (W) 10:30 a.m.
- Lee, Meditation, (W) 2 p.m.
- Madison, Traditional Hatha Yoga (F) 9:30 a.m.
Pilates
- Madison, Beginners/Intermediate, (T,Th) 9:15 a.m.
- Madison, Beginners/Intermediate, (T) 10:30 a.m. & (Th) 10:30 a.m.
Walking Clubs
- Culpepper Gardens, (W) 9:30 a.m. *
- Lee, (F) 10:00 a.m.*
- Aurora Hills, Fast Paced Walkers, (F) 9:00 a.m., No Fee
Dancing
- Aurora Hills, Line Dancing, (F) 10:00 a.m., No Fee
- Langston-Brown, Line Dancing, (Th) 10:00 a.m., No Fee
- Lee, Belly Dancing, (F) 10:00 a.m.
- Walter Reed, Line Dancing, (W) 10:00 a.m., No Fee
Golf
- Golf Club, (T,Th), various courses in VA
Ice Skating
- Ice Skating, (M), 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m., Kettler Iceplex *
Tennis
- Tennis, (M-F), 8:00 a.m.— 12:00 p.m., Quincy and Bluemont Courts *
Volleyball
- Volleyball, (T), 1:30 p.m.—3:00 p.m., Langston Brown *
Basketball
- Senior Women's 3v3 basketball (50+) - Open gym, skills clinics, and/or intramural play on Wednesdays from 7-9 p.m. at Langston-Brown Community Center. All skill levels welcome. For more information, please contact Helen White or call 703-228-4771.
Personal Fitness Assessment and Prescription
- Specifically designed for the senior adult. Participants work with a certified fitness professional to design an individualized fitness plan, beginning with a specialized fitness test for senior adults and orientation to weight room equipment. Participants receive three additional sessions with their fitness coach and one other participant. For more information, please call Bernadette Cheatham at 703-228-4771.
Northern Virginia Senior Olympics
- If you're 50 years of age or more and enjoy friendly competition, consider competing in the Northern Virginia Senior Olympics, held each year in late September. For details, visit www.novaseniorolympics.com or call 703-228-3600, extension 9996.
CONTACT US
Office of Senior Adult Programs
703-228-4744 Main
703-228-4743 TTY
Email
Lubber Run Center
300 N. Park Drive
Arlington, VA 22203
SENIORS
• Activities
• Fitness
• Office of Senior Adult Programs (OSAP)
• Programs
• Senior Centers
• Social Opportunities
• Travel
SENIOR CENTERS
Arlington County has six Senior Centers that offer a variety of programs and services - check them out!
FLOURISHING AFTER 55
“Flourishing After 55” especially invites adults just entering their retirement years to enrich this phase of their lives. Come and explore the possibilities in the Flourishing After 55 section full of information, or use keyword “flourishing” when you enter the Arlington website.
RESOURCES ON AGING
When you are looking for assistance for yourself or a loved one, the Arlington Agency on Aging is an excellent resource for information and referrals. Please call 703-228-1700 for more information.
• Arlington Agency on Aging
• Directory of Services for Arlington Senior Adults
• SeniorNavigator: VA's Resource for Health and Aging
• Social Services for Seniors
• Transportation Resources for Seniors
