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LOCATIONS
- Canal Place
- New Orleans Healing Center
MEMBERSHIPS & SPECIALS
Visitor Passes
TRAINERS
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LOCATIONS
- Canal Place
- New Orleans Healing Center
MEMBERSHIPS & SPECIALS
Visitor Passes
TRAINERS
CONTACT

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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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NOTE: 504 must be entered in front of our phone number when calling us.
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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💪 Mind. Body. Soul. Strength. 🧠❤️‍🔥

💪 Mind. Body. Soul. Strength. 🧠❤️‍🔥

Exercise isn’t just about muscles—it’s a head-to-toe-inside-and-out upgrade.

✔️ Boosts your mood and mental clarity
✔️ Strengthens your heart and body
✔️ Restores your energy and inner balance

At Downtown Fitness Center, we’ve been helping New Orleanians feel their best since 1978—building a healthier, stronger, more resilient community one workout at a time.

Join the #nolastrong movement.

A little exercise each day goes a long way—it’

A little exercise each day goes a long way—it’s better for your body than cramming it all in at once. Daily movement supports a healthier heart, a calmer mind, and a stronger body. Even your gut bacteria get a boost, and that plays a big role in how you feel overall.

There’s no doubt: regular workouts improve your quality of life. Whether you’re just getting started or need help staying on track, we’re here for you—just ask!

An active lifestyle fuels your mind, body, and sou

An active lifestyle fuels your mind, body, and soul — and we’re here to keep you moving!

Downtown Fitness Center has been helping keep #NOLAstrong since 1978 with:
💪 2 convenient gym locations
🏋️‍♂️ Personal trainers
🧘‍♀️ Classes: Yoga, Tabata, HIIT & Cardio/Tone
💸 Memberships from $22.50/mo
🩺 Free/reduced rates with qualifying insurance
🎟️ Visitor passes available

Come by for a tour — we’d love to show you around!
👉 downtownfitnesscenter.com

🎉 Help us wish Paul & Cliff a very Happy 47th D

🎉 Help us wish Paul & Cliff a very Happy 47th DFC Club-Versary! 🥳

🙏🏼 Huge thanks to all our Downtown Fitness Center members and guests — you’re the reason we’re still living the dream after all these years!

Making health and fitness a priority is always the

Making health and fitness a priority is always the right choice... and there’s no better time than now with our current offer!

Learn more about us at downtownfitnesscenter.com and come by either club today for a tour, we’d love to show you around.

#NOLAstrong #NOLAgym #neworleansgym

The Hula Hoop Challenge…. comment who you think

The Hula Hoop Challenge…. comment who you think will win… before the reveal at the end! 👑

This Memorial Day, We Remember. As we gather with

This Memorial Day, We Remember.

As we gather with loved ones and enjoy the freedoms we hold dear, let us take a moment to honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

Let freedom ring, and may we never forget the price paid for it.

Our DFCers (and visiting guests) keep us #NOLAstro

Our DFCers (and visiting guests) keep us #NOLAstrong! 🙏🏼

High five 🙌🏼 to Timothy for putting in the work to achieve those gains! 💪

In addition to building muscle and becoming stronger, strength training can:
❤️ Improve cardiovascular health
🦴 Increase bone density
🦶 Stabilize and protect joints
📉 Reduce body fat
🩸 Manage blood sugar levels
😃 Improve mood and self-esteem
👴🏻 Reverse effects of Osteoporosis in old age

Come by either one of our #neworleans #gyms for a tour and become a DFCer today!

strength & cardio 💫 nutrition plans 💫 personal training 💫 fitness classes 💫 yoga 💫 tabata 💫 HIIT 💫 and more…

#nola #neworleans #nolagym #neworleansgym

Heads up members and guests: Memorial Day hours fo

Heads up members and guests: Memorial Day hours for both locations will be 9 AM to 3 PM

“The perfect option for visitors wanting to keep

“The perfect option for visitors wanting to keep up their workout while staying in New Orleans. Super convenient location minutes from the French Quarter. $16 for a day pass, or multiple day passes at a slight discount. Packed with old but immaculately maintained Nautilus equipment, tons of free weights, benches, cardio equipment, Smith machine + studio space to stretch. Super clean. Great views over Canal Street. Free coffee, towel service and dry sauna included in the price. Tina & Bill at reception were both helpful and super friendly. Many thanks! 🙏” - Jason T.

Learn more about our New Orleans gyms at downtownfitnesscenter.com and come by to join DFC today!

Happy Mother’s Day from the DFC team! 💪 💕

Happy Mother’s Day from the DFC team! 💪 💕 💪

Our Canal Place club will close at 1pm this Sunday

Our Canal Place club will close at 1pm this Sunday. Our New Orleans Healing Center club, open Sunday til 5 - available to all members and guests.

Although based on science, it’s really simple, e

Although based on science, it’s really simple, effective and absolutely affordable:

1. Exercise is the ultimate health “override”—boosts longevity, supports mental health, improves bones and balance, cuts disease risk. 🫀👤📈

2. Deep, consistent sleep 💤 powers recovery and brain health. 🧠

3. Whole, UNPROCESSED foods to fuel ⛽️ a resilient body.

The basics still work—powerfully 💥. Skip the gimmicks, fads and ineffective supplements 💊.

“It’s not about how long you’re going to live, but how healthy you’re going to live long.” Dr. Eric Topol @erictopol1

We can help you exercise with purpose - monthly memberships starting at just $22.50 (and FREE with qualifying insurance).

Clubs inside Canal Place @canalplacestyle and the New Orleans Healing Center @neworleanshealingcenter
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↪️ @andrewcoatesfitness ・・ “Strength tr

↪️ @andrewcoatesfitness
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“Strength training will improve your life in retirement.

Investing in your good health into retirement is also something we should deem essential. Strength training and other forms of exercise will help keep blood pressure and sugar in healthy levels. Will help ward off lifestyle diseases like heart disease, obesity, diabetes, and some forms of cancer. Strength training keeps bones stronger and maintains more muscle, keys for better health and mobility into later life.

Maybe you aren’t motivated by looking a certain way. Maybe you’re not into fitness for how it feels now. Maybe thinking about it as part of your retirement is enough to get started.

Otherwise just hoping and praying to stay healthy in your retirement years is no more than financial planning by buying lottery tickets and hoping for a miracle.”

Big health wins from small steps! Research shows

Big health wins from small steps!

Research shows that 2,337 steps a day can reduce risk of heart-related death—and just 3,867 steps can reduce all-cause mortality. No need to chase 10k; just move more - it really matters.

Key takeaways:
• Every step counts—seriously.
• A 1,000-step boost = 15% lower risk of death.
• Start small: increase daily steps by 10% each month.
• Park farther, take the stairs, walk with purpose (>100 steps/min), hit the treadmill! 🏃🏿 🏃🏼‍♀️ 🏃‍♂️

Move more today & your future self will thank you tomorrow.

We’ve been dedicated to keeping #NOLAstrong sinc

We’ve been dedicated to keeping #NOLAstrong since 1978 and our team is standing by to help you!

✅ 2 New Orleans gym locations
✅ Personal Trainers on staff
✅ Yoga, Tabata, HIIT & Cardio/Tone classes (Canal Place club)
✅ Memberships starting at $22.50/mo
✅ Free & reduced rates with qualifying insurance
✅ Visitor passes

Learn more @ downtownfitnesscenter.com and swing by for a tour — we’d love to show you around!

HEADS UP DFCers - Easter Week Holiday Hours and pl

HEADS UP DFCers - Easter Week Holiday Hours and please note that Sat 8am is the Crescent City Classic 10k race… Canal Place is the 1st mile marker. As always, members and guest can access either club during any home club closures/accessibility restrictions.

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Whether you’re just beginning or pushing toward

Whether you’re just beginning or pushing toward new goals, our team of instructors and trainers are here to help.

We especially welcome seniors to stop by for a tour—working out has incredible benefits at any age… your insurance may even foot the bill!

Plus, when you train with us, you’re not just investing in your health—you’re also supporting a local business that’s proud to be part of this community… since 1978!

#workoutlocal #NOLAstrong #neworleansgym

DFC instructors Patricia and Tyra showing us mobil

DFC instructors Patricia and Tyra showing us mobility is better with a lil help from a friend!

#teamwork #yoga #tabata #neworleansgym

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LOCATIONS
- Canal Place
- New Orleans Healing Center
MEMBERSHIPS & SPECIALS
Visitor Passes
TRAINERS
CONTACT