classes offered each week. 2369 Airline Dr, Bossier City / (318) 747-4653
Fit Nation Participates in the SilverSneakers Fitness Program. A trainer will walk new members through circuit training, strength training and aerobic programs. 1701 Old Minden Rd. Bossier City / (318) 741-2494 Fitness Lady Offers a discount to senior women. The enrollment fee is $99, but is discounted by 50% when you show your AARP card. The monthly rate is $40. They offer water aerobics and hydraulic weight machines. 1700 Old Minden Rd #180 Bossier City / (318) 747-1897 Fitness World Offers a senior rate to those 60 and older. The rate is $34 a month and the enrollment fee is $45, but is often waived for seniors (ask to have it waived). Enrollment includes 5 sessions with a trainer. Water aerobics are offered. 1450 E. Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, Shreveport (318) 524-0000 Plex Fitness Center Participates in the SilverSneakers Fitness Program. 2015 Meriwether Rd, Shreveport / (318) 687-2582 Ron Dunigan’s Fitness Offers a senior discount to those 62 and older. There
is no enrollment fee and the senior monthly rate is $27. Three sessions with a personal trainer are included when you sign up for a membership. 1453 E Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, Shreveport (318) 798-6064
Willis-Knighton Fitness & Wellness Centers For those 60 and older, the enrollment fee is $95. The monthly senior fee is $35. Members of Willis-Knighton Fitness and Wellness Centers can use any of the four area locations. Water aerobics classes are offered and chair aerobics classes are also offered. Chair aerobics is a program with a slower pace that includes both cardio and hand weight exercises. 2450 Hospital Dr, Bossier City / (318) 212-7475 9130 Susan Dr, Shreveport (318) 212-5475 8001 Youree Drive, Shreveport / (318) 212-3475 2474 Greenwood Rd, Shreveport / (318) 212-4475 YMCA Seniors 65 and older get a special senior rate of $37 a month. There is a $30 enrollment fee. Water aerobics are offered. Memberships can be utilized at both area YMCA locations with fitness facilities. 215 Carroll St., Shreveport (318) 674-9635 400 McNeill St., Shreveport / (318) 674-9622
In the list above, several of the businesses are listed as participating in the SilverSneakers Fitness Program. It is available at no additional cost to individuals who belong to participating Medicare health plans or Medicare Supplement carriers. When you enroll in SilverSneakers, you receive a free basic membership at a local participating fitness center with access to all amenities available in regular memberships. If you belong to a Medicare health plan that offers SilverSneakers, you can enroll in the program by visiting a participating fitness center with your health plan membership ID card. Just tell the person at the front desk you want to enroll in SilverSneakers and start getting fit at no cost to you. Now that is a deal! --A.N. The Best Of Times
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