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    • Canal Place
    • New Orleans Healing Center
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      • Circuit Training – HIIT
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    • Anthony, Personal Trainer
    • Julie, Personal Trainer
    • Julie, Yoga Instructor
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    • Meredith, Personal Trainer
    • Patricia, Yoga Instructor
    • Tyra, Personal Trainer
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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
    • Julie, Personal Trainer
    • Julie, Yoga Instructor
    • Kimberly, Pole Perfect Fitness
    • Lucas, Personal Trainer
    • Meredith, Personal Trainer
    • Patricia, Yoga Instructor
    • Tyra, Personal Trainer
  • CONTACT

CANAL PLACE

Insurance Plans and Programs Accepted

Current Health Insurance Companies and Programs Offering FREE, Reduced Rate and/or Fitness Center Memberships at Downtown Fitness Center

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Silver Sneakers
  • United Healthcare
  • One Pass
  • Peoples Heath
  • Aaptiv
  • Silver & Fit
  • Active & Fit
  • MedFit Care

In our continuous efforts to keep NOLA Strong, we're continually adding to the list... please stay tuned!

Your health care plan may include a free membership at DFC. Contact your provider for details.

Renew Active by United Health Care

CLUB LOCATIONS

  • 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
  • CLOSED 4th OF JULY
  • CLUB HOURS
    Monday-Friday 6a-9p
    Saturday-Sunday 9a-5p
  • UPDATES/CLOSURES posted on FB
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Lifting weights isn’t just for muscles—it prot Lifting weights isn’t just for muscles—it protects your brain. Research shows just two strength workouts a week can slow brain aging by up to 10 years. 📌 In older adults, lifting twice weekly preserved brain regions tied to memory and planning. 📌 Women 65–75 saw lasting gains in memory, attention, and decision-making. 📌 Strength training boosts brain-supportive proteins and hormones that fight inflammation and fuel growth. Your brain thrives on challenge—and weights are one of the most powerful, low-cost tools to preserve it. Sources: Ribeiro et al. 2023; Liu-Ambrose et al. 2010; Cassilhas et al. 2007 Disclaimer: Informational only. Consult a medical professional before applying. Follow @goodneuroscience for more brain health insights.
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
A peek at Friday night - at a different kind of “club”… hi five to DFCers Ritik on the deadlifts and Amit with dumbbell raises. 💪 #nolafit #neworleansgym
Downtown Fitness Center is seeking fitness-minded Downtown Fitness Center is seeking fitness-minded individuals to join our DFC team! Part Time Position: Front desk operations, membership sales, assist members with equipment, maintain a clean and friendly environment. Weekday + weekend hours at both New Orleans locations - inside The Shops at Canal Place & The New Orleans Healing Center. Benefits include commission for membership sales, personal training opportunities for certified trainers (not required), and a free gym membership. Email resume / qualifications to dfc@downtownfitnesscentet.com for consideration. #nolajobs #neworleansjobs
We’ve been helping locals and visitors from arou We’ve been helping locals and visitors from around the world 🌎 get and stay fit 💪 since 1978! 💥 Affordable memberships, guest passes, classes, personal training… learn more at downtownfitnesscenter.com or swing by either of our New Orleans gyms for a tour!
Current class schedule at our the DFC Canal Place Current class schedule at our the DFC Canal Place club. For more information on classes, visit downtownfitnesscenter.com/canal-place See you in class!
We’ve got 2 New Orleans locations and a plethora We’ve got 2 New Orleans locations and a plethora of get-fit-stay-fit options… plus affordable membership plans — and even FREE with qualifying insurance! Strength 💥 Classes 🧘🏼 Cardio 🏃🏿 and Personal Trainers on staff! Learn more about us at downtownfitnesscenter.com and swing by either location for a tour, we’d love to show you around!
Think strength training isn’t for you? Think aga Think strength training isn’t for you? Think again. Lifting weights isn’t just for bodybuilders—it’s one of the best things older adults can do to stay strong, independent, and energized. 💪 In fact, experts recommend at least two full-body strength workouts a week to help maintain muscle, improve balance, and support healthy aging - from head to toe, inside and out! At Downtown Fitness Center, we’re here to guide you safely and confidently—no matter where you’re starting. 👉 Learn more: downtownfitnesscenter.com
There’s no doubt an active lifestyle is benefici There’s no doubt an active lifestyle is beneficial for you - mind, body and soul... and Downtown Fitness Center is here to help! 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 rate memberships (with qualifying insurance) Visitor passes Learn more @ downtownfitnesscenter.com and swing by for a tour — we’d love to show you around!
Strength training is increasingly important as we Strength training is increasingly important as we age to help improve heart health, muscle mass, flexibility, balance and bone density… so you can live your best dang life! Personal training, classes, yoga, tabata, HIIT, cardio and strength machines… visit either New Orleans gym for a tour; inside Canal Place or at The New Orleans Healing Center. #nolagym #nolagyms #neworleansgym #nolayoga
Attention DFC Members & Guests... Attention DFC Members & Guests...
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
Join us in wishing Walter a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY! 🎂 🎂 🎂
Exercise is beneficial for maintaining overall hea Exercise is beneficial for maintaining overall health, especially in later years. Exercise has been tested as a standalone intervention using next-gen measurements of biological age, and it was found that even small doses of exercise in sedentary older people has a positive effect on the aging process. 💪 We have many senior members at DFC taking advantage of FREE memberships through their insurance plan benefits… check your coverage today and join us!
Want different results? Start with different choi Want different results? Start with different choices. At Downtown Fitness Center, we can help you build the habits that match the life you want. Consistency beats motivation. Let’s get to work. 💪
Heads up members and guests - our clubs will be cl Heads up members and guests - our clubs will be closed on the 4th of July.
💪 Stronger with Every Rep—For You & Your Comm 💪 Stronger with Every Rep—For You & Your Community 🏋️‍♀️ As we age, staying active becomes more important than ever. Regular exercise helps improve balance, boost mood, protect heart health, and keep our minds sharp. It supports independence, reduces the risk of chronic disease, and enhances quality of life at every stage. But it’s not just about personal gains—it’s about community. When you support a local gym, you’re investing in more than just your own health. You’re helping build a stronger, more connected neighborhood—where wellness is shared, encouragement is real, and everyone is working toward something better. ✨ Move your body. Strengthen your spirit. Uplift your community. Because healthy people make healthy communities. downtownfitnesscenter.com #nolagym #nolapersonaltrainer #neworleansgym #personaltrainer #nola #neworleans #bywater
💪 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

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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
    • Julie, Personal Trainer
    • Julie, Yoga Instructor
    • Kimberly, Pole Perfect Fitness
    • Lucas, Personal Trainer
    • Meredith, Personal Trainer
    • Patricia, Yoga Instructor
    • Tyra, Personal Trainer
  • CONTACT