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The Bodywise Health and Fitness Program

Bodywise is a free program specifically designed and operated to promote health, wellness, and fitness for persons 60 years of age or older in the District of Columbia. Some of the benefits which may be achieved include: an increase in participants’ cardiovascular efficiency, muscular strength, flexibility, and overall life satisfaction, as well as health and preventive knowledge.

The BODYWISE 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.

There are Bodywise locations across DC. Two program locations are in NNVs catchment - UDC and the Wilson Aquatic Center.

Participants in the BODYWISE Program must:

• Be residents of the District of Columbia
• Be 60 years of age or older
• Complete an Application Form (Download the form here)
• Obtain a Medical Release Form executed and signed by his/her Physician (to be completed ANNUALLY).

If you would like to join the program, simply complete the application form and have your physician sign the medical release. Applicants can mail or bring their completed application to the Institute of Gerontology office. After a complete application has been submitted to the BODYWISE office we ask that you call (202-274-6697) for a brief orientation. Once the orientation has been conducted you will receive a membership card to start your classes.

For more information, visit the UDC Institute of Gerontology website here.

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An event directory for people age 60 and up to learn about programs and activities, and get involved in Wards 2 & 3.