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Galvin Health and Fitness Center

Hours of Operation

Monday- Friday

7:00 a.m.- 7:00 p.m.

Assisted Hours

Staff members are available during Assisted Hours to aid participants with equipment

Monday-Friday

9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 

5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

 

Do you have questions about fitness?

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Contact the RIC Wirtz Sports Program and Galvin Fitness Center

312-238-5001

312-238-5017 Fax

sports@ric.org

RIC Sports, Fitness and Recreation

541 North Fairbanks - New Location Information

Mezzanine Level

Chicago, IL 60611 

Office Hours

Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 7: 00 pm

Forever Fit: Integrated Exercise for Seniors

When: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays

9:00 a.m.-9:50 a.m.
Where: Galvin Health and Fitness Center
Session Dates:

Call 312-238-5001 or e-mail ejohnson@ric.org for session dates
Registration Required?  Yes. Class size is limited.
Cost: $165.00 for 11-week session (class meets three times a week)
Contact: 312-238-5001

Forever Fit: Integrated Exercise for Seniors is an active class with gentle exercises to help increase flexibility, joint stability, range of motion, muscular strength and cardiovascular endurance.  This 50-minute group exercise class is taught by one of our very own fitness specialist who will incorporate seated and standing exercises into an inclusive class, which allows members to maximize their workout. Forever Fit may help with symptom management of arthritis, fibromyalgia, hip/knee replacements, post physical therapy, lack of balance, and the natural aging process.

The class is designed to help increase:

  • Flexibility
  • Light cardiovascular endurance
  • Muscular strength
  • Balance, and
  • Performance with functional activities of daily living

All levels of fitness ability welcome!

Exercise Essentials to Manage Arthritis is taught by experts in the field of clinical exercise.

All participants are encouraged to consult with their physician before beginning this or any new exercise program.