Exercise Classes

Exercise is one of the best things you can do for your health, as exercise prevents or treats many diseases including diabetes, heart disease, and improves balance, fatigue, and overall fitness.

Sign up for free Zoom-based exercise classes here: www.tinyurl.com/exercisefreezoom

We're offering multiple evidence-based exercise classes beginning this fall. These classes have research evidence showing that participating in them will improve strength, balance, and fitness. These classes are offered by CJE SeniorLife’s Research Department through grants from the Administration for Community Living.

For any questions, contact Andy Rapoport, at andy.rapoport@cje.net or 773.508.1055.

Class Descriptions:

  • Healthy Moves is a series of strength and balance exercises. This program meets once a week; each class is 30 minutes long. There are two versions of this class, and we offer multiple opportunities to take these classes each week-
    • Low Impact Healthy Moves has more chair-based and standing-only exercises and is good for people who want a less intense exercise program or are new to exercise.
    • High Impact Healthy Moves is a more intense version, with dynamic and single leg exercises, geared towards people who want a more challenging workout or those who have been exercising for a while.
  • Otago is an evidence-based strength and balance class, appropriate for a variety of fitness levels. It meets once a week; each class is 30 minutes long. Otago is offered specifically for members of the LGBTQ communities, or those living with HIV, as well as their allies, friends, & family.
  • Stay Active and Independent for Life (SAIL) is an evidence-based strength, balance and fitness program, which meets 4 sessions/week, 30 minutes/session.
  • Bingocize® meets 2x/week, 60 minutes each. We offer multiple opportunities to take these classes each week. It combines a bingo-like game with exercise and health education. Research shows this program increases fitness, health knowledge, and social engagement.
  • Tai Chi for arthritis & fall prevention meets for 45 minutes, two times per week for eight weeks. Research shows this program helps with balance, joint pain, walking, and stress relief. Our class this session is for participants at any level.

Class Schedule:

  • Mondays 9:30-10:00 am CT: High Impact Healthy Moves
  • Mondays 10:30-11:00 am CT: Low Impact Healthy Moves
  • Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays 12:15-12:45 pm CT: SAIL
  • Mondays 3:00-3:30 pm CT: High Impact Healthy Moves
  • Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:00-10:00 am CT: Bingocize
  • Tuesdays & Thursdays 3:00-4:00 pm CT: Bingocize
  • Tuesdays & Thursdays 6:15-7:00 pm CT: Tai Chi
  • Wednesdays 9:30-10:00 am CT: High Impact Healthy Moves
  • Wednesdays 10:30-11:00 am CT: Low Impact Healthy Moves
  • Wednesdays 3:00-3:30 pm CT: High Impact Healthy Moves
  • Fridays 9:30-10:00 am CT: High Impact Healthy Moves
  • Fridays 10:30-11:00 am CT: Low Impact Healthy Moves
  • Fridays 12:15-12:45 pm CT: High Impact Healthy Moves
  • Fridays 3:00-3:30 pm CT: Otago - for members of the LGBTQ and/or HIV communities, and their allies, friends, & family