The Oak Park Arms supports and promotes active and healthy senior living. Residents enjoy a convenient on-site fitness center, twice daily fitness and exercise classes, and an ongoing “Quality of Life” education series.
Health and fitness center:
- Treadmills
- Recumbent and upright bikes
- Elliptical machine
- More than a dozen resistance machines
for strength training - Pully strengthening system
Fitness and exercise classes for seniors:
Mornings
- Sit and Be Fit, 9:30 a.m. Mondays
Using a chair for support, participants will do gentle exercises.
Chair Yoga and Meditation, 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays
The class focuses on gentle stretches sitting or standing using a chair for support. Yoga postures and breathing techniques are combined maximizing relaxation and stillness.
- Sit and Be Fit, 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays
Using a chair for support, participants will do gentle exercises.
- Walk and Roll, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays
Oak Park Arms residents, volunteers and members of the community can walk outdoors and enjoy exercise while socializing.
- Fall Prevention by West Suburban Hospital - 9:30 a.m. Thursdays
The goal of this class is to improve muscle strength and balance using dumbbells and bands.
- Sit and Be Fit, 9:30 a.m. Fridays
Using a chair for support, participants will do gentle exercises.
Afternoons
- Walk and Roll, 5 p.m. Mondays
Oak Park Arms residents, volunteers and members of the community can walk outdoors and enjoy exercise while socializing.
- Happy Body Workshop, 1 p.m. Tuesdays
The class employs extension exercises focusing on lengthening the spine. It will also loosen and relax major joints.
- Yoga for Everyone, 1 p.m. Wednesdays
Participants will stand and sit in Yoga postures while employing breathing techniques. Variations are offered for all levels.
- Power Tai Chi, 1 p.m. Thursdays
Participants will learn to move effectively, connect the breath, and release energy. Power Tai Chi is a slow martial art form which stimulates the nervous system.
- Interim Exercise: Strength and Balance, 1 p.m. Fridays
Learn techniques to improve strength and balance, and learn how to prevent falls through exercise and home safety tips.