Adult Wellness Program

The Madison Parks and Recreation Adult Wellness Program offers a range of monthly exercise classes, each designed to improve core strength, stability, mobility, and overall fitness. The program features low-impact, beginner-friendly classes designed to support older adults or those with limited mobility and more challenging classes aimed at active, fit participants. In addition to fitness classes, the program includes monthly workshops focusing on nutrition, goal setting, cooking demonstrations, and other topics.

Class Levels

Level 1 - Classes are beginner-friendly and low-impact. Participants are not expected to get up and down from a mat. Chairs and props will be used to make exercises more adaptable. This level is perfect for older adults or those with impairments.

Level 2 -Classes are beginner-friendly and low-impact. Participants must be able to get up and down from their mats. Exercises will focus on proper posture, increased core strength, mobility and stability. Technique will be prioritized. Bands and light dumbbells will be used to increase the level of difficulty.

Level 3 - Classes are intermediate and moderate. Participants must be able to get up and down from their mats. In addition to proper posture, exercises will focus on more advanced movements.  Dumbbells and resistance bands will be used to increase the level of difficulty.

Cost for Classes

• • $5 per class 
  • $45 for a 10 class punch card
  • $80 for a 20 class punch card

* Level 1 classes at the Brown Gym will remain at current pricing- $5 a class or $25 for the year per class. 

Current Class Offerings

Level 1 Classes

• • Low Impact Aerobics (Mondays and Thursdays from 8:45-9:45 AM in the Brown Gym)
    • The class focuses on strength and balance training with the assistance of chairs
      • Register by calling Kim at 812-265-8308
  • Thai Chai (Wednesday from 8:45-9:45 in the Brown Gym)
    • A gentle, low-impact exercise involving a series of flowing motions emphasizing breath control.
      • Register by calling Kim at 812-265-8308

Level 2 and 3 Classes

• • Pilates (View the monthly calendar below for class location, times and dates)
    • The class will focus on core strength, stability, mobility, and spinal decompression.
      • REGISTER
  • Functional Strength Training - (View the monthly calendar below for class location, times and dates)
    • The class will focus on core strength, stability, and mobility. Movements will be dynamic and functional. Participants will learn how to squat, hinge, and press correctly with an emphasis on technique. Dumbbells and resistance bands will be used to increase load.
      • REGISTER

Workshops

Each month, we will spend time teaching you how to be your healthiest self! We look forward to offering nutrition classes, goal-setting workshops, cooking demonstrations, grocery shopping field trips, and much more!

This month, on November 12, we'll be showing you how to make healthier choices this holiday season starting with your Thanksgiving meal. Join us from 5:30 to 7 PM for a Thanksgiving Meal Makeover in Hunter Hall. 

Register here. 

Additional Offerings

Walking Passes for the Brown Gym 

Walk the Brown Gym during regular business hours! 

Cost: $5 daily and $25 for the year.

Walking and Running Groups

We will be organizing a few walking and running groups to motivate you to get your cardio in! In addition, we are looking forward to organizing training plans for local 5ks, 10ks and 1/2 marathons. More details to come.

Water Aerobics, Deep Water Jogging, and Lazy River Resistance Walking 

Offered during the summer at Crystal Beach Aquatic Parks.