Fitness

In addition to our Aquatics Center, USS provides a comprehensive fitness center and several on-your-own and instructor-led fitness opportunities to improve or maintain your health at all skill levels.

Instructor-Led Fitness Classes

Chair Yoga: *Fee Based*

This class is designed to improve balance, strength, flexibility, body awareness, and general health. Using chairs and other aids, individuals will have a class specifically designed for them. No fitness experience is required; all skill levels are welcome.

Full Body Exercise: *Fee Based*

This class is perfect for individuals looking to get a good workout and increase their general fitness level by using light weights, resistance bands, and aerobic step equipment. No fitness experience is required; all skill levels are welcome.

Hula Dance

This exercise class taught by an experienced hula dancer is a great opportunity to expand your horizons. Come learn how to do a new dance. No dance or fitness experience is required; all skill levels are welcome.

Let's Get Moving

This low impact exercise class incorporates chair exercise with dance. The program is designed to improve balance, strength, and flexibility. No dance or fitness experience is required; all skill levels are welcome.

Moving with Music

This program uses music and dance to encourage individuals to stay active while improving balance, coordination, and reaction time. No dance or fitness experience is required; all skill levels are welcome.

Parkinson's Exercise Group

This exercise class is specifically designed for individuals with symptoms of, or a diagnosis of, Parkinson’s Disease and their companions. No fitness experience is required; all skill levels are welcome.

Pickleball Skills

Build skills like serving, drop shots, dink shots, and much more! Reservations are required for this activity. Skill Levels: Novice and Intermediate

Pickleball Lessons

Learn more about the rules and set-up of the game! Reservations are required for this activity. Skill Levels: Novice

Self Defense *Fee Based*

Learn self-defense techniques that anyone can do. Instructors will demonstrate attacks and defenses against attacks. Participants will safely practice defending themselves against attacks and grow in awareness of safe and unsafe situations. No fitness experience is required; all skill levels are welcome.

Tai Chi

This Chinese martial art is primarily practiced for defense training, health benefits, and meditation. This class will help with balance and flexibility. No fitness experience is required; all skill levels are welcome.

Yoga: *Fee Based*

This class is specifically designed for older adults to improve balance, strength, flexibility, body awareness, and general health. This class can be easily modified for individuals of all experience levels. No fitness experience is required; all skill levels are welcome.

Ladies Who Lift: *Fee Based*

Learn strength training for 60 minute sessions, including workout, light cardio warmup and cooldown. End with a post-workout stretch!

Moderate Intensity Interval Training: *Fee Based*

60 minute training is light to moderate cardio intervals combined with bodyweight and dumbbell exercises with upbeat music!

On-Your-Own Fitness

Chair Volleyball

This low-impact exercise class uses a beachball for individuals to play volleyball while sitting in chairs on either side of a net. No fitness experience is required; all skill levels are welcome.

Changing Gears Bike Club

This group rides a variety of bike trails around Clark County and the surrounding area. Associated with USS but managed independently, this group is perfect for individuals looking to enjoy the outdoors while exercising. No fitness experience is required; all skill levels are welcome.

Fitness Center

Open while the downtown building is open, the USS Fitness Center provides access to cardio equipment, cable machines, circuit training equipment, and free weights for all members to enjoy. Members are expected to use the spray sanitizer provided to wipe equipment used when finished. No fitness experience is required, all skill levels are welcome.

Indoor Walking

Whether summer or winter, join your friends and neighbors in a safe, warm, dry environment at our downtown center and walk to your heart’s content. Download an audiobook, listen to music, or chat with a friend while you walk around the unofficial indoor walking track located on the upper and lower levels. 20 times around the halls equals one mile. No fitness experience is required; all skill levels are welcome.

Hula Hoop Group

This group meets to have fun with hula hoops! Most bring their own, but there are some extras on hand for new members. This is a fun way to exercise while grooving to music! No fitness experience is required, all skill levels are welcome.

Pickleball

Nets and balls are provided at our pickleball courts. This fun and active game combines elements of badminton, table tennis, and tennis. This game can be played by individuals and pairs of all skill levels and offers a great opportunity to exercise year round. USS recommends sturdy court shoes to prevent falls during this fast-paced game. No fitness experience is required; all skill levels are welcome.

Ping Pong

Paddles and balls are provided at our ping pong table. No fitness experience is required; all skill levels are welcome.

Questions About Fitness?

Contact our programming team at 937-521-3002 or info@ussohio.org. Be sure to check our current Center Page newsletter for the most up-to-date information on fitness at our centers.