Senior Services

The Fox Fitness Center, located in the North Building, features an Elliptical Machine, universal weight machine, eight treadmills, six stations of Free Motion strength training equipment, air dyne stationary bicycles, AFG recumbent bicycles, weight bench, (3) Nusteps and PreCor stretch trainer. If you are age 50 or older, we invite you to utilize the Fox Fitness Center. Individuals wishing to use the new equipment must complete an equipment orientation, 30 minute health and fitness evaluation and Exercise Basics workshop. Appointments for training can be made with the North Building receptionists by calling 232-5300. The Fox Fitness Center is open Monday through Thursday from 6:45 a.m. until 2:45 p.m. and Friday from 6:45 a.m. until 11:45 a.m. 2009 user fees for the Fox Fitness Center participation are: $10.00 per month for residents, $15.00 for nonresidents; $2.00 per day for city of Oshkosh residents, $3.00 per day for non-residents. For more information or a personal tour, please call the north building at 232-5300.

Fox Fitness Center Rates---2011
Monthly pass----City resident-----$10
Monthly pass----Non-resident-----$15
Daily fee---------City resident------$2
Daily fee---------Non-resident------$3

EXERCISE CLASSES 2011
The Center also offers a variety of Exercise Classes, Monday through Friday, during regular operational hours of the Oshkosh Seniors Center north building.

• Totally Toning - Mondays & Wednesdays - 8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
  Improve the strength of your abdominals and lower back
  
  
• Cardio Mix - Mondays & Wednesdays - 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
  This class is designed for the more advanced exerciser. This class will get your heart pumping through a variety of cardiovascular activities. Some strength training/flexibility work is taught.
  
  
• **Music in Motion - Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays - 10:30 a.m.- 11:00 a.m.
  Instructors from the YMCA teach this class. It provides stretching, balance, and simple exercises for seniors with limited mobility. This class is also able to accommodate persons in wheelchairs.
  
  
• **Advanced Line Dancing - Mondays - 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
  For those who have taken beginner and intermediate Line Dancing. This class is a very enjoyable way to target large muscle groups that you use in every day life.
  
  
• Flex'n Stretch Class - Tuesdays & Thursdays - 8:30 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.
  This class is designed for the more intermediate exerciser. Join this class for muscle strength and flexibility exercises. Hand weights and bands are used.
  
  
• **Intermediate Line Dancing - Tuesdays - 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
  For those who know the basics of line dancing or have taken Beginner Line Dancing. Learn some new steps and get a great work out at the same time.
  
  
• **Beginner Line Dancing - Tuesdays - 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
  For those who would like to learn the basics of line dancing. Learn great steps and get a good workout at the same time.
  
  
• *Evergreen Seniors Swim - The Oshkosh Seniors Center and the Evergreen Retirement
  Community have co-sponsored this program to provide area seniors a unique opportunity to participate in Open Swim at the Evergreen pool. Check at the reception desk at the Center north building for details.
  
  
• Zumba is offered occasionally.
  Please call the Center at 232-5300 for possible dates, times and class requirements.
  
  

*Class has separate fee from the Seniors Center user fee. Ask at reception desk for
details
**These classes have an instructor fee in addition to the Seniors Center user fee.

Exercise Class Rates---2011
Monthly pass----City resident-----$10
Monthly pass----Non-resident----$15
Daily fee----------City resident-------$2
Daily fee----------Non-resident------$3

Health and Fitness Assessments
The Oshkosh Seniors Center is proud to announce that we have received a grant for the coming year from the Ladies Benevolent Society: Advocates for Older Adults. This grant will enable us to offer Fitness Assessments to allof our new Fox Fitness Center participants. We will also offer the assessment to those who have been exercising in our facility and also to those who would like to identify their current fitness level.

Participation in a Fitness Assessment will help our participant meet these goals:

• Increased health, fitness, and overall well-being
• Greater knowledge of preventative health
• Reduction of minor aches and pains through exercise
• Individualized lifestyle counseling based on test scores and needs
• Enjoyment of a recreational and social outlet through exercise and health
• Opportunity to regain abilities that were undeveloped due to lack of exercise
  

Each fitness assessment consists of:

• Blood pressure check
• Pulse check
• Calculation of body mass index
• Risk assessment for metabolic syndrome
• A series of tests measuring
  • Upper and lower body strength
  • Upper and lower body flexibility
  • Cardiac endurance
  • Balance and agility

All of these tests will be performed by a nurse and an exercise specialist, and are safe and effective for persons aged 50 and above. After the tests, you will have an opportunity to address questions related to cardiovascular activity, stretching, strength training, and basic nutrition.

There is no charge for these assessments for anyone who is a registered participant in the Fox Fitness Center or current exercise class. These assessments are offered by appointment only. Please stop in the Oshkosh Seniors Center north building or call
232-5300 for an appointment.