FITNESS FOR LIFE
A healthy lifestyle begins with exercise. The Fitness department at OceanView is designed to accommodate residents of all fitness levels. Whether you are interested in individual or group exercise, there are numerous options to help you stay fit for life!
OUR FITNESS TEAM
Our Fitness Team holds bachelor’s degrees in exercise sciences and many certifications in different personal training and group exercise programs. They are very passionate about helping our residents reach their fitness goals and maintain an active, healthy lifestyle.
Due to increasing demand among residents recognizing the value and importance of staying physically fit, we embarked upon designing and building a 4,000 square-foot state-of-the art fitness facility. OceanView’s fitness staff and management team were inspired to not only expand the capacity needed, but to incorporate equipment and programming that far exceeds common perceptions of what exercise for seniors can be.
OceanView’s Owner, John Wasileski, proudly chose to name the building after Myron and Gladys Hager, the first residents to move into the community when it was founded in 1986. Known for their advocacy for meaningful fitness programing for residents, Myron and Gladys became friends and confidantes of John for over thirty years.
CONSTRUCTION TIME-LAPSE VIDEO
Play the above time-lapse video to watch the construction of this state-of-the-art facility in 60 seconds!
Cutting-edge equipment, normally found in collegiate gyms, includes a push sled with turf strip, as seen on football fields; a weight rack for squatting, deadlifting, bench and shoulder pressing; weight stacks and pulley machines, TRX suspension trainers, a bounce wall and floor, treadmills, recumbent bikes, ellipticals, rowers, and spin cycles! OceanView’s Fitness department worked closely with Matrix Fitness, one of the foremost providers of cutting-edge fitness equipment and technology in the world.
GROUP EXERCISE CLASSES
Group classes are a fun way to stay motivated and help residents get to know each other. With over 40 opportunities weekly, we offer a wide selection of classes to choose from including:
- Tai Chi
- Hatha Yoga
- Floor Interval Aerobics
- Water Aerobics & Low Impact Water Aerobics
- Supervised Lap Swimming
- Water Volleyball
- Pool Tai Chi
- Strength & Balance
- Men’s Strength & Balance
- Chair Aerobics & Strength
- Guided Meditation
- A Variety of Dance Classes
- Lawn Games & Wii Sports
- Swing Into Spring Golf Prep
- Winter Sports Prep (Skiing, Snowshoeing, etc.)
- Educational Hikes, Interactive Presentations on Nutrition & Exercise Topics
PERSONAL TRAINING
Our Certified Personal Trainers are available for one-on-one and “buddy” sessions in our fully-equipped Fitness Pavilion, which residents can also use on their own after an individual assessment and orientation. Our trainers will also work with physical therapists, occupational therapists, inpatient rehab therapists and cardiac rehab teams to help residents transition back into an exercise routine that will maintain what they’ve developed in treatment and help prevent future injury.
FOUR-SEASON, HEATED, SALT WATER POOL
Water Fitness Classes are offered in our specially designed three-level 64-foot pool, which is covered with a retractable glass cover that allows for warm winter swimming and open air summer fun. Our salt water treatment system offers aquatic enjoyment without a harsh chemical smell or skin irritation. Residents are free to swim outside of class times with the “buddy system” or during scheduled supervised and lap swimming times. Two jets at the deep end give lap swimmers the option of an endless current to enjoy. Plus, residents are able to relax and pamper themselves in our whirlpool spa with heated, therapeutic jets.
