Health organizations, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), recommend that older adults aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity per week. This breaks down to just 30 minutes a day, five days a week. Activities include brisk walking, water aerobics, or riding a bicycle. For flexibility, spread the time into shorter, 10-minute chunks if preferred. Strength and Balance Exercises and Aer-obic exercise should be combined with activities designed to strengthen muscles and improve balance on at least two days a week. This helps to protect independence by reducing the risk of falls and fall-related injuries. Some activities include Sin-gle-leg stands, practicing tai chi, or using light resistance bands. Make your exercise more social by taking a friend to the mall and walking indoors or join the 55+ Club walking group. They meet on T/W/Th from 7:30-8:30AM at the DRS Gym during the summer. Walking returns to regular hours (8-9:30am) on Tues-day, August 11, 2026. Below are a few programs offered by the Satellite Beach Recreation Department. They are open to all.
3-H CLASS WITH CARRIE
Mon/Wed/Fri
9:00-9:45AM No class July 3
The Happy, Healthy Heart program covers all the elements that keep you strong, energetic and flexible. Work out with weights, do a bit of cardio, and stretch it all out in a fun-filled 45 minutes. This class uses chairs and weights. No floor exercises.
Cost: $15 SB Residents | $16.50 Non-Residents
QIGONG-TAI CHI
Wednesdsays
12:15-1:15PM
QiGong-Tai Chi with Laura Parsons Swartz,
(Certified Instructor) is good for just about any-one, ages 18 & up: people who want to retain or regain balance, breathe deep, increase range of motion, recover confidence in gait and wellbeing. Described as Meditation in Motion, this slow, controlled, graceful discipline (researched and rec-ommended by Harvard Medical School) is known for healing, wholeness, reduction of anxiety and stress and for improved immune systems.
Cost: $20 SB Residents | $22 Non-Residents Dates: June 3-24|July 1-29 (No class July 8) |
August 5-26
Instructor: Laura Parsons Swartz
JAZZ WITH JUNE
Wednesdays |1-2PM
This is a Vintage Vibes dance class for seniors of all fitness levels. The music played in class will vary widely; from pop, instrumental, R&B, jazz, and country. Jazz dance encourages personal style, body awareness, fitness and is FUN! This is a FREE class, but donations are appreciated. Donations will be given to local animal chari-ties. June was a professional dancer and Radio City Music Hall Rockette! Classes are at the DRS Community Center . For more informa-tion, please call 321-773-6458.
Instructor: June Taylor
TWILIGHT TAPPERS
Fridays |1-2PM
This is a Vintage Vibes dance class for seniors of all fitness levels. Tap shoes are optional, but please do wear comfortable shoes. The music played in class will vary widely. Tap dance pro-motes cognitive function, coordination, balance, flexibility, strength, can help to increase bone density, reduce the risk of osteoporosis and is FUN! This is a FREE class, but donations are appreciated. Donations will be given to local animal charities. June was a professional dancer and Radio City Music Hall Rockette! Classes are at the DRS Community Center. For more infor-mation, please call 321-773-6458.
Instructor: June Taylor