Older Adult Drop-in Fitness Classes

Membership Information

City of Boulder Parks & Recreation partners with Older Adult Services to provide drop-in fitness classes specifically designed for older adults 60 years and over. SilverSneakers®, Silver&Fit® and Renew Active memberships accepted or purchase a daily, monthly, 10-visit, or annual pass to access drop-in fitness classes. For schedule information, see the Parks & Recreation Drop-in Fitness Schedule.

City of Boulder Parks & Recreation Memberships

Boulder Parks and Recreation provides drop-in and registered fitness and mind body classes. For more information visit the Parks & Recreation website. Classes and programs are subject to change or cancellation at any time. SilverSneakers®, Silver&Fit® and Renew Active™ memberships are offered, confirm your eligibility by calling any of Boulder's three recreation centers: EBCC at 303-441-4400, NBRC at 303-413-7260, or SBRC at 303-441-3448. Other participants may purchase a variety of pass packages including annual membership, punch pass or drop-in visit. For appointments with a Personal Trainer or for weightroom orientation, please fill out a Private Session Request Form.

Free Member Orientation

These 30-minute orientations provide an opportunity to teach members how to use the weight room equipment safely and weight training policies and protocols. Following the orientation, members will have the knowledge and tools to safely and effectively utilize our weight and cardio equipment on their own to achieve their fitness goals. Contact Kat Frazier at frazierk@bouldercolorado.gov.

Access for All

Boulder Parks and Recreation is committed to supporting people of all abilities in recreation through both specialized and inclusive programs. We strive to exceed the requirements set forth in the Americans with Disabilities Act and to create a welcoming and supportive community. If you require an accommodation, please notify us at least two weeks in advance. For more information, contact Lori Goldman at 303-413-7256.

Older Adult Functional Fitness Assessment

Consider a fitness assessment designed to provide feedback to older adults regarding their current health and fitness status. Led by a fitness professional, the basic functional assessment consists of evaluating cardiovascular conditioning, strength, flexibility and balance. Activity and program recommendations will be given based on the results. Cost is $16 per person, assessments are limited to 3 registered participants at a time. Register at any Boulder Age Well Center, Parks and Recreation center front desk or call 303-413-7290. Scheduled every two weeks, so please call for available dates.

Keep your stuff safe and secure — A message from City of Boulder

When you visit a city recreation center, library branch or Age Well Center, you want your car or bike or personal items to be there when you get back, right? We encourage you to lock your car or bike when you leave it behind. And never leave anything of value inside or in sight…even if it’s just for a few minutes. At our recreation centers, you can bring your valuables inside and safely keep them in a locker. Boulder’s Police Department reminds you that your valuables make for a good target, so lock your vehicle and/or bike. You should also register your bike so law enforcement can more easily contact you and prove ownership if it’s recovered. If a crime occurs please contact the police department non-emergency line at 303-441-3333 or fill out a report online. We hope you and your valuables stay safe all year round when visiting city facilities.

Forever Fit Classes

CHANNEL 8 WEBSITE: View Forever Fit classes designed for older adults through the Channel 8 website at bouldercolorado.gov/boulder8/forever-fit.

January 2025 Drop-In Fitness Schedule

Drop-in Fitness Class Descriptions

• Chair Yoga and Balance. Breath, balance, strength, and flexibility are the fundamental building blocks for this exhilarating Yoga class. Through use of a chair, practice seated and standing postures. Students will enjoy methods for gaining strength and flexibility, better balance and steadiness, and breathing practices for relaxation and a calmer clearer mind.
• Fit and Strong / SilverSneakers® BOOM. The class is perfect for the beginner and veteran exerciser and emphasizes cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength and flexibility. Core strength is emphasized in all movements. This class includes a cardiovascular warm up, a relaxing cool down, and constant attention to balance. Equipment used in class may include hand weights, resistance tubing and fitness balls. Exercises can be done standing, on a mat, or seated in a chair. All levels welcome. Please wear footwear appropriate for a low-impact aerobics class and bring a water bottle.
• Healing Qigong. Qigong is a self-healing, Chinese/Taoist exercise that includes meditation, breathing, and movement forms designed to move the qi, or energy of the body. Healing qigong is a gentle and powerful way to heal the body and mind. This class is fun and feels good, all levels welcome!
• Joy of Movement Dance Fitness. Enjoy low-impact, easy-to-follow dance routines with music from around the world. This class is a great way to improve flexibility, agility and balance, strengthening the body while exploring different dance styles in a fun and friendly environment.
• SilverSneakers® Classic. Seated and standing exercises to increase muscular strength, range of motion and activities for daily living.
• SilverSneakers® Yoga. Seated and standing yoga poses to increase flexibility, balance and range of motion.
• Zumba Gold. Zumba Gold is perfect for active older adults, people who are new to Zumba, or anyone needing a fun, safe, effective workout without the high impact. Take a musical trip around the world with easy-to-follow choreography that focuses on balance, range of motion, flexibility, and coordination. No dance background is required. If you can march in place, you can enjoy Zumba Gold.

January 2025 Warm Water Fitness Schedule

Warm Water Fitness Class Descriptions

• Aqua Yoga Shallow Aqua yoga provides a supportive environment to improve your flexibility, range of motion and balance. Traditional yoga poses are modified for the shallow warm water leisure pool. Cooldown after a morning water workout or start the day with a relaxing yoga session.
• HydroFit Shallow. This warm water workout includes intervals, circuits, river running, strength training and balance work for a fun, varied full body wake up workout. This drop-in class is held in the shallow, warm water leisure pool.
• HydroFit Deep. Jump in for a refreshing deep-water challenge. Boot camp, interval, circuit, endurance and strength training elements help improve cardiovascular fitness, endurance, flexibility, and balance with a splash of morning fun and laughter. This drop-in class is held in the deep-water pool.