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    • Canal Place
    • New Orleans Healing Center
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      • Circuit Training – HIIT
    • INSURANCE PROGRAMS
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    • Anthony, Personal Trainer
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  • CONTACT
  • 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

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

LOCATIONS & HOURS

  • 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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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 #seniorfitness #nolagym #nolafitness #neworleansgym
👻 💪 🎃 DFC Halloween hours, 6a-6p both clu 👻 💪 🎃 DFC Halloween hours, 6a-6p both clubs… plan your workouts accordingly! 👻 💪 🎃
Check out DFCer Vinny strengthening the neck muscl Check out DFCer Vinny strengthening the neck muscles! Neck exercises improve posture, relieve tension, and prevent pain by strengthening and stretching the muscles that support your head and spine. They enhance mobility, reduce stiffness, and promote better circulation. Regular practice can also define the jawline, ease stress, and help prevent neck and shoulder strain from poor posture! #nolagym #nolastrong #neworleansgym
🍰 Happy National Dessert Day! 🍪 Go ahead — treat yourself to that slice of cake or sweet indulgence. One dessert won’t derail your goals… just like one workout won’t make them happen. 💪 It’s all about balance, consistency, and living well — enjoy the sweet moments and put in the work that keeps you feeling your best. #balancenotperfection So savor that dessert guilt-free, then come sweat it out with us at Downtown Fitness Center. Because life’s better when you can enjoy both. ❤️🏋️‍♀️ #nolagym #neworleansgym
💪🏃‍♀️ Small Moves, Big Impact! Strugg 💪🏃‍♀️ Small Moves, Big Impact! Struggling to find time to exercise? Researchers say “exercise snacks” — short bursts of activity lasting about 5 minutes, a couple times a day — can significantly boost heart and lung health. These mini workouts are easier to fit into busy days and can help improve fitness, reduce disease risk, and keep you active as you age. So skip the couch and take a quick movement break — your heart ♥️ and mind 🧠 will thank you!
Want to feel (and age) younger—no magic pill req 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! ⚜️💪
Long gone are the days when lifting weights was ju Long gone are the days when lifting weights was just for bodybuilders! 💪 In fact, all adults are recommended to do at least two full-body strength-training sessions per week. Joining a gym gives you access to equipment, expert guidance, fun classes, and motivation to stay consistent—better health for body and mind! 🧠 Learn more: downtownfitnesscenter.com #nolagym #neworleansgym #nolastrong
💪 Age strong, live strong! For older adults, bu 💪 Age strong, live strong! For older adults, building muscle isn’t just about looking fit—it’s about protecting your joints, improving balance, boosting metabolism, and staying independent longer. At Downtown Fitness Center in New Orleans, we’re here to help you stay strong at every stage of life. ✨ High five to DFCer, Kay for making fitness a priority and keeping her gains in check! 💪 #nolagym #neworleansgym
Join us in wishing Hasker a fit-tastic 25th Downto Join us in wishing Hasker a fit-tastic 25th Downtown Fitness Center anniversary! We appreciate all you do and truly treasure your dedication! 💪🎂🥳
💪 Muscle is the ultimate key to longevity. It’s not just for aesthetics—it’s your ticket to a stronger, healthier, longer life. Research shows that training just 1–2 times a week after 60 can slash mortality risk by 50%—and even drop cancer risk nearly threefold. A little extra muscle today can completely reshape your health tomorrow. More strength. More vitality. More years. Start building now!
Please join us in wishing a very special HAPPY BIR Please join us in wishing a very special HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Cliff! 🍾🎂🍾 #yourock #happycliffday #eatallthecake #drinkallthechampagne
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 #seniorfitness #nolagym #nolafitness #neworleansgym
💪 At Downtown Fitness Center, we believe health 💪 At Downtown Fitness Center, we believe health and fitness isn’t a chore to check off your list—it’s a lifestyle that fuels everything you do. 🏃‍♀️✨When you make movement and wellness part of your daily rhythm, you’re not just building strength—you’re boosting energy, improving focus, reducing stress, and enhancing your quality of life every single day.It’s not about perfection. It’s about progress. About feeling better, living stronger, and enjoying life to the fullest. 🌟Join us at Downtown Fitness Center and let’s make fitness your lifestyle.
Facts: Regular physical activity will improve your Facts: Regular physical activity will improve your overall health, fitness, and quality of life. It can also help to reduce your risk of chronic conditions like obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, many types of cancer, depression and anxiety, and dementia. Swing by our downtown or Bywater New Orleans gyms for a tour… if we’re a good “fit” for you, become a DFCer… and help keep #NOLAstrong Cardio + Strength + Classes 2 locations, Personal Training, Various Membership Levels, including FREE — with qualifying insurance plans. 💪 🧘🏃🏋️🫀 #nolagym #neworleansgym
Happy Labor Day ! Today’s club hours: CP: 9-2 Happy Labor Day ! Today’s club hours: CP: 9-2 NOHC: 6-2 As always, members and guests have access to either location during any home club closures. 🇺🇸 💪
Regular exercise strengthens muscles, improves bon Regular exercise strengthens muscles, improves bone and blood vessels, boosts the immune system, elevates brain health and good-mood endorphins… and has been found to help repair damaged nerve endings! We’ve been #nolastrong since 1978! Learn more at downtownfitnesscenter.com and come by either of our New Orleans gyms today for a tour. 💪⚜️💪 #workoutlocal #nola #neworleansgym
Labor Day hours - as always, members and guests ha Labor Day hours - as always, members and guests have access to either club during any home club closures. 🇺🇸 💪
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
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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