Free fitness classes at the University of the District of Columbia make it easy to stay in shape. The only catch is – you have to be 60 years old or older to participate!
The BODYWISE program is administered by the Institute of Gerontology, which is part of the UDC College of Agriculture, Urban Sustainability, and Environmental Studies (CAUSES), and funded by the DC Office of Aging.
It offers low-impact aerobics classes and yoga in the new fitness room at the UDC Student Center, and water aerobics at the Wilson Aquatic Center. Again, all classes are for those of us aged 60 and older, and they are free of charge.
All you need to do is sign up using the BODYWISE forms linked on this page. They include a medical release that your physician needs to sign. The photograph and video permission form is optional. You can then mail or bring your completed application to the Institute of Gerontology office:
University of the District of Columbia
Institute of Gerontology
4200 Connecticut Avenue NW
Building 39, Room 101
Washington, DC 20008
The next step is to call 202-274-6697 to schedule a brief orientation session. Once the orientation has been conducted you will receive a membership
card to start your classes.
Here is a schedule of classes in our area:
BODYWISE SITES & SCHEDULE
Wilson Aquatic Center – 4551 Fort Drive, NW 20016
Instructors:* Maria (AM), Kathy and Susan (PM)
| Exercise | Day | Time |
| Water Aerobics | Mondays & Wednesdays | 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. |
| Water Aerobics | Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays | 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. |
University of the District of Columbia – 4200 Conn Ave. N. W. Bldg# 56 (UDC Student Center Fitness Room) 20008
Instructors*: Andrea (Tues.), Pat (Thurs.), Nancy (Fri.)
| Exercise | Day | Time |
| Low-Impact Aerobics | Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays | 9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. |
| Yoga | Fridays | 10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. |
*Substitute Instructors are used as needed
Let us know how you like the classes. And the views from the fitness center are great!