Fitness Programs
Did you know that St. James Place Fitness Center has the only program designed solely for those 55+ in Baton Rouge?
And did you know that our program is open to non-resident Members?
Fitness is part of the culture at St. James Place
Gone are the days when fitness and exercise were considered something extra. Most of our residents and Members consider it essential to successful, vital aging and enhanced quality of life.
As our Residents’ and Members' interests and needs expand and research about sustaining vitality advances, the menu of fitness activities continues to grow and evolve. We offer a rich variety of programs, such as:
Fitness Center- A state of the art center open 24/7 *, Fitness 55 + is staffed during business hours by certified trainers with degrees in fitness-related fields. Experts in fitness programs specialized for older adults, our highly qualified staff can design a personal program specifically for you to help you achieve your goals. You can choose to work under their supervision or on your own, any time day or night. The Fitness Center includes free weights, weight machines, treadmills, exercise bikes, Nustep machines, and more. Contact our staff and schedule a tour!
- Exercise classes - Chose from a wide variety of classes to improve your balance, your strength, or your endurance. You can take Tai Chi, mat Pilates, water aerobics, or our newest class "walk 'n talk", to kick off your individual walking program. Membership for non-residents includes access to the classes.
- Group activities - Many Residents and Members enjoy competitive and sociable sports, both indoors and out, including shuffleboard tournaments and Wii, offering the latest fun, interactive computer exercise games. St. James Place will soon be adding a new volley ball court on campus and boating on the Lake.
- Golf Course - St. James Place has an agreement with a nearby private golf course so that Residents enjoy a reduced Membership fee which, in addition to golf, includes tennis courts and a lap pool.
- Enclosed Swimming Pool - Located in the center of campus, this heated pool is open year round and features lap swimming and bars for regular aquacise classes.
- Spa and Whirlpool Tub - Located adjacent to the swimming pool, this indoor spa is a great place to soothe your muscles after exercising or to just relax.
- Senior Olympics - St. James Place serves as a local and state sponsor of this event, and many Residents participate at the local, state, and national level. Several have earned numerous medals at each level.
We May Accept Your Health Insurance!
St. James place is proud to be a provider Fitness facility for Prism Health Networks and American Specialty Health Networks. These networks include the following plans:
- Wellcare Medicare Advantage Plan
- Choices Plus
- Sterling Options 1
If your plan is not listed here, please click here to send the name of your insurance plan to us so we can determine if yours might be covered.
Join today if you are a member of one of the above plans, and your membership fee may be waived!
*Supervised hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8 am to noon, and 1 pm to 3 pm
Call (225) 490-3419