Senior Fit and Better Bones

Montgomery County Recreation partners with Holy Cross Health to offer Senior Fit and Better Bones, free, certified instructor-led programs.

Senior Fit is a 45-minute program designed for those 55+ to help slow aging, prevent injury and help you to build a stronger body and a healthier mind. This award-winning program is highly regarded nationwide. The National Council for the Aging study found that participants significantly improve bone health, stability and balance through regular participation.

Better Bones is a free program for people ages 55 and older focusing on ways to increase bone strength through bone-healthy exercises. The program can also help to improve balance and flexibility and enhance your energy and well-being.

Classes are ongoing and a physician's consent form is required to participate. For more information visit Holy Cross Health. Participants can register for multiple classes by calling 301-754-8800.

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Location Day Time
Bauer Drive Monday, Wednesday
Friday 		9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Gwendolyn E. Coffield Tuesday and Thursday 10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
East County Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10:45 a.m.- 11:30 a.m.
Germantown Tuesday
Thursday 		1:45 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Mid-County Monday, Wednesday and Friday 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Long Branch Monday and Wednesday 12 p.m. (noon) - 12:45 p.m.
Plum Gar Monday and Wednesday 10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
North Potomac Monday and Wednesday 1 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Marilyn J. Praisner Monday – Friday
Monday, Wednesday and Friday 		9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
10 a.m. -10:45 a.m.
Ross Boddy Tuesday, Thursday 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Margaret Schweinhaut Monday, Wednesday and Friday

Tuesday
Saturday 		8:30 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.
9:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
9:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
White Oak Tuesday, Thursday 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Better Bones
Location Day Time
Long Branch Wednesday, Friday 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Margaret Schweinhaut Monday, Thursday 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.