2023 Summer Senior Newsletter

ORLAND PARK HEALTH & FITNESS CENTER

OPHFC Fitness Tip: Try Aquatic Exercises!

HEALTH & FITNESS CENTER

As a proud member of the Medical Fitness Association (MFA), we focus on health benefits and preventative care along with transformational exercise. We believe that both a healthy mind and body are essential to healthy living. That’s why we approach health and wellness from a medically integrated perspective. It’s all here for you at Orland Park Health & Fitness Center.

Aquatic exercise is a great option for individuals who are looking for a low impact option and will keep you moving. Don’t have a membership? Visit ophfc.com or stop by the Orland Park Health and Fitness Center to see aquatics offerings and more!

What are the benefits of aquatic exercise? Let’s dive in:

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Low Impact Exercise

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MEMBERSHIP FEES* Senior Individual (62+)

Aquatic exercises are low impact on your joints and can be beneficial for individuals living with arthritis, and lessen pain for those with osteoporosis. Water exercises have also been proven to improve heart health and reduce stress. You can do aquatic exercises even if you don't know how to swim. Try starting with water walking. In water that’s about waist-high, walk across the pool swinging your arms (as you do when walking on land), keeping your back straight, and avoid walking on your tiptoes. Anyone Can Do It 2

What Does Your Membership Include?

$69

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Lots of Options

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Natural Water Resistance

Senior Couple (62+)

$122

• Locker rooms: towels, locker service, sauna, whirlpool, and steam room • Access to personal training and specialty programs led by our degreed and certified fitness specialists • Indoor walking/running track • 25-yard lap pool, warm-water therapy pool • Strength and Cardio training equipment • FREE fitness assessment and personalized exercise plan to help you achieve your goals • 90+ group exercise classes, FREE to members. View our full list of classes at ophfc.com.

There are a variety of options! Options vary between types of pools, water temperatures, and different modes of exercise. You can try water walking, swimming, attend an Aqua Aerobics class or even an Arthritis Aqua class catered to individuals who have arthritis just to name a few. To increase resistance as your hands and arms move through the water, wear hand webs or other resistance devices. Water shoes can help you maintain better traction on the bottom of the pool.

*One-time enrollment fee of $50, includes fitness assessment and one-on-one orientations.

The water provides resistance to strengthen your muscles. There is also a variety of resistance equipment that you can use to progress the resistance. Try exercising with water bells or even a pool noodle to increase muscle strength! It can be social (if you’d like it to be!). Water walk with a friend in the shallow lane to meet new people in group classes! To join an aquatic class at OPHFC visit ophfc.com/membership . It’s Fun! 4

GUEST PASS Daily

$12

Weekly

$40

Monthly

$90

PUNCH PASS 3-Punch

$32

5-Punch

$48

10-Punch

$85

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