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Locations

Downtown:
Canal Place
365 Canal St., Suite 380
New Orleans LA 70130
504.525.2956

Marigny/Bywater:
New Orleans Healing Center
2372 St. Claude Avenue
New Orleans LA 70117
504.754.1101

HOURS (both clubs)
Monday-Friday 6a-9p
Saturday & Sunday 9a-5p

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  • SHOPS AT CANAL PLACE
    365 Canal St., Suite 380 (Downtown)
    New Orleans LA 70130
    504.525.2956
  • NEW ORLEANS HEALING CENTER
    2372 St. Claude Avenue (Bywater/Marigny)
    New Orleans LA 70117
    504.754.1101
  • CLUB HOURS
    Monday-Friday 6a-9p
    Saturday-Sunday 9a-5p
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Balance • Core • Mobility with Tyra 💥 Stay strong Balance • Core • Mobility with Tyra 💥 Stay strong. Stay steady. Stay independent. 1 in 4 seniors experience a fall each year—but the right movement makes a difference. Our gentle, low-impact class is designed to improve balance, build strength, and boost confidence so you can keep doing what you love. 📍 Canal Place Club 🗓 Mondays & Wednesdays | 10–10:45 AM Join us and move with confidence.
Easter Week Hours for Downtown Fitness Center... a Easter Week Hours for Downtown Fitness Center... as always, members and guests can get their workout on at either location during any home-club closures.
Strength isn’t just about how you look—it’s about Strength isn’t just about how you look—it’s about how you live. As we age, building and maintaining muscle supports joint health, improves balance, boosts metabolism, and helps you stay independent longer. At Downtown Fitness Center in New Orleans, we’re here to support your strength at every stage of life. Shoutout to Kay for staying consistent and putting in the work—strong, steady, and inspiring. 💪
Senior Fitness: Balance for Life 🧘‍♂️✨� Want to fe Senior Fitness: Balance for Life 🧘‍♂️✨� Want to feel stronger, steadier, and more confident?�Join Tara Monday & Wednesday, 10–10:45am at our Canal Place club for Core, Balance & Mobility Class ✅ Build strength & balance�✅ Prevent falls (1 in 4 seniors fall each year!)�✅ Stay active, independent & injury-free A fun, low-impact class designed to help you keep doing the things you love. 💪❤️ Learn more at downtownfitnesscenter.com #nolagym #nolafitness neworleansgy
An active lifestyle supports your strength, energy An active lifestyle supports your strength, energy, and independence at every stage of life — and it becomes even more important as we age. The good news: it’s never too late to start moving toward a healthier, more vibrant life. Downtown Fitness Center has been helping keep New Orleans strong since 1978 - our gyms and classes are designed for all ages and fitness levels. 💪 Two convenient New Orleans gym locations 🏋️ Personal training for guidance and accountability 🧘 Classes including Yoga, Tabata, HIIT, and Cardio/Tone 💸 Memberships starting at just $22.50/month 🩺 Free or reduced memberships with qualifying insurance plans 🎟️ Visitor passes available Whether you’re just getting started or looking to stay strong and active for years to come, we’re here to help you keep moving. Come by for a tour — we’d love to meet you. 👉 downtownfitnesscenter.com
Two great reasons to start your fitness journey at Two great reasons to start your fitness journey at Downtown Fitness Center. For a limited time, pay NO joining fee and get started with memberships beginning at just $22.50 per month — with FREE memberships available for those with qualifying insurance plans. And if you're a senior, it’s never too late to feel stronger, more flexible, and energized. Our team can help you build a personalized fitness plan designed to help you move with confidence, increase daily energy, and support long-term health. Stop by either of our New Orleans locations for a tour -or learn more at downtownfitnesscenter.com. Start today and add more life to your years. Become a DFCer and WORKOUT LOCAL!
Maintaining strength in your arms, shoulders, ches Maintaining strength in your arms, shoulders, chest, and back helps support better posture, improved balance, and greater independence in daily life. Simple movements like carrying groceries, reaching overhead, opening jars, or pushing up from a chair all rely on upper body strength. For older adults, regular upper body training can also help protect joints, support bone density, and reduce the risk of falls by improving overall stability and coordination. Just as importantly, staying strong helps keep everyday tasks feeling easier and more comfortable. At Downtown Fitness Center in New Orleans, we believe strength is a lifelong investment. Whether you’re maintaining mobility, improving posture, or simply wanting to feel stronger in your day-to-day life, a consistent routine can make a meaningful difference. Stay active. Stay strong. Your future self will thank you. 💪 Two New Orleans gym locations Personal trainers/instructors on staff Monthly plans starting at $22.50 Visit our website for more info and current specials - or swing by today!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Visiting from out of town. Gym has pl ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Visiting from out of town. Gym has plenty of free weights, racks, machines. Good price for a day pass or a few days. Free towels. Would go back for sure. Worth the price vs using a hotel gym.” Tim C. Whether a local or passing through, there’s something for every body @ DFC… regardless of fitness level or goals, we got you! 💪 Swing by either location for a tour today!
Want to feel (and age) younger—no magic pill requi Want to feel (and age) younger—no magic pill required? ✨ Research shows that just 90 minutes of strength training a week can make your body biologically up to 4 years younger! 💪📊 No gimmicks. Just science. How lifting slows aging: 🧬 Cellular Protection → Strength training helps preserve telomeres—the protective caps on your DNA—slowing cellular aging. ⚡ Energy Boost → Keeps your mitochondria (“power plants”) efficient, reducing fatigue and age-related decline. ⚕️ Hormone Support → Balances key hormones like testosterone, growth hormone & IGF-1 for stronger muscles, bones, and mood. 🧠 Brain Benefits → Boosts blood flow to the brain to support memory and mental clarity. ⚜️ Come visit either of our New Orleans gyms for a tour — we’d love to help you feel stronger, sharper, and more energized at any age! ⚜️💪
💪 Muscle mass is one of the strongest predictors o 💪 Muscle mass is one of the strongest predictors of independence as we age. ♥️ Cardiovascular fitness is so closely tied to lifespan that many experts consider it a leading indicator of overall mortality risk. Longevity-focused training shifts the goal: • Build and preserve lean muscle • Protect bone density • Improve metabolism and insulin sensitivity • Support hormonal balance • Reduce fall risk later in life For women especially, this matters. After menopause, muscle loss accelerates and osteoporosis risk increases. Consistent resistance training and cardiovascular conditioning aren’t optional extras — they’re protective investments in your future strength, mobility, and vitality. Train for real life. Functional strength. Sustainable conditioning. Long-term health. Your future self is built today… get started at Downtown Fitness Center!
‘tis the season… 🎭🎭🎭 All members and guests have ‘tis the season… 🎭🎭🎭 All members and guests have access to either DFC club during any home club closures.
Balance • Core • Mobility class with Tyra 💥📸 We Balance • Core • Mobility class with Tyra 💥📸 We love when both members and traveling guests make DFC part of their routine. Mary and her husband were in town celebrating their anniversary and still carved out time for their regular workouts, #couplegoals for sure! 💪🥰 Sending them off strong 💪 as they head to their next destination. Safe travels and happy anniversary, y’all!
As always, members and guests can access either cl As always, members and guests can access either club during any home club closures. 💪 🎭 💪
Remember when we thought 50 was “old”? Yeah… not e Remember when we thought 50 was “old”? Yeah… not even close. Regular exercise has a way of waking the body up—and resistance training amplifies the magic. More strength. More energy. More life. Vitality is what happens when you invest in yourself. Let us help you get there - visit either of our New Orleans gyms for a tour and become a DFCer today!
Heads up members and guests: our clubs will open a Heads up members and guests: our clubs will open at 8am Monday. No classes at Canal Place. Stay tuned - we’ll post updates as they become available. ❄️ 💪 ⚜️
Get like Joseph D. and workout local at Downtown F Get like Joseph D. and workout local at Downtown Fitness Center… we’ve been dedicated to keeping #NOLAstrong since 1978! New Orleans gym locations: downtown in Canal Place and in Bywater inside the New Orleans Healing Center.
If you’ve ever thought, “I should have started soo If you’ve ever thought, “I should have started sooner,” here’s your reminder: It’s not too late. Decades of research show that adults who begin exercising later in life still improve strength, mobility, and mental health. Progress is always possible. At Downtown Fitness Center, we meet you where you are — and help you move forward, safely and confidently. Your strongest years don’t have to be behind you.
Strong, healthy shoulders don’t happen by accident Strong, healthy shoulders don’t happen by accident—they’re built with intention. 💪 Check out Tyra, Certified Personal Trainer and DFC Group Exercise Instructor, dialing in perfect form with face pulls—a joint-friendly, highly effective must-do for balanced training. This powerhouse move targets the rear delts, upper back, and rotator cuff, helping improve posture, stability, and overall shoulder health while reducing the risk of injury. Not sure where to start—or want to fine-tune your form? Just ask a DFC team member on site.
Make every minute in the gym count with personaliz Make every minute in the gym count with personalized training. 💪 No matter your fitness level, our experienced trainers create custom routines and provide clear guidance—so you always know what to do, how to do it, and when. No guesswork. Just results. Call or stop by either of our New Orleans locations to learn how we can help you maximize your gym time and move closer to your goals—efficiently and effectively... we’ve been doing it since 1978! 💪
The worst thing you can do for your health isn’t s The worst thing you can do for your health isn’t skipping a workout — it’s skipping strength. Every year we age, we lose muscle, bone density, and mobility. Strength training slows that decline and helps you stay strong, capable, and independent for life. At Downtown Fitness Center, we’re here to keep New Orleans STRONG 💪 • Memberships starting at $22.50 • 2 convenient locations — Downtown & Bywater • Group fitness classes for every body • Certified personal trainers on staff Support local. Work out local. Let’s keep you and NOLA strong — today and for years to come.
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  • LOCATIONS
    • Canal Place
    • New Orleans Healing Center
  • MEMBERSHIPS & SPECIALS
    • Membership & Guest Fees
    • SPECIALS
      • CURRENT OFFERS
      • Circuit Training – HIIT
    • INSURANCE PROGRAMS
      • RENEW ACTIVE
      • Optum One Pass
  • Visitor Passes
  • TRAINERS
    • Anthony, Personal Trainer
    • Lucas, Personal Trainer
    • Patricia, Yoga Instructor
    • Tyra, Personal Trainer
  • CONTACT