Center for Health and Fitness - Beach Cities Gym

Summer is here and so is one of our favorite South Bay traditions!

Join BCHD for the Summer Free Fitness Series, including Mindful Yoga on the Beach on Mondays at 6:30 p.m. in Hermosa Beach and outdoor Zumba classes. These free community classes are open to all ages and fitness levels — just bring your mat, water, sunscreen and a towel, and get ready to move with us outdoors. Grab a friend, enjoy the sunshine and make movement part of your summer routine!

Click the link below to register:
https://bchd.org/freefitness

GUESS WHAT? We have more ways to move at CHF!🤗

Our former virtual-only classes are now offered onsite and still streaming, giving members more flexibility to choose what works best for them. Join us in person at the Center for the energy of a live class or keep moving from the comfort and convenience of home. However you participate, CHF is here to help you stay active, connected and supported. Onsite or online - your workout, your way.

Join CHF by June 30 and receive a gym bag!

Now is a great time to start your fitness routine at the Center for Health & Fitness. Whether you are looking to build strength, improve your endurance, stay active or simply feel better, our team is here to help you get started. Your goals start here.

https://bchd.org/center-for-health-fitness/membership-rates/

📓A Quick Note About Insurance-Based Memberships:

Many CHF members use programs like SilverSneakers, Renew Active and Silver & Fit at little or no cost. CHF is only reimbursed when members come in, scan their card and use the facility.

Since June 2025, our community has logged more than 100,000 insurance-based workouts!

Help keep the momentum going by visiting at least 10 times each month. Every visit supports your health and helps keep CHF programs strong.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us for National Senior Health & Fitness Week at the Center for Health & Fitness! We are especially grateful to our incredible presenters and community partners who shared their time, expertise and resources to help support healthy aging, movement, safety, nutrition, mental well-being and overall wellness.

Thank you to our presenters and participating partners:

Michelle Ricker, RDN
Mark Greenberg
AIM Sports Medicine PT
Rosalie Patel, Board Certified Pharmacist
South Bay Health Advocates
Patricia Logan, Gerontology Specialist with the Center for Optimal Aging Samantha Judan, DPT, PLCM
Jon Michaels, NASM CPT, NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist, GX Instructor, Cancer Exercise Specialist
BCHD Well-Being Services and Community Services Teams

Thank you for helping make this week meaningful, educational and inspiring for our CHF community. Move a little… live a lot!

Beach Cities Summer Free Fitness is back with Mindful Yoga on the Beach and Zumba in the Park on Mondays starting June 8 through August 24! Join us for the first session in our annual Summer Free Fitness Series in Hermosa Beach!

Located just south of the Hermosa Beach Pier on the sand, adjacent to Scotty’s on the Strand.

Monday, June 8
6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

You can unwind and enjoy the waves as you settle into some gentle yoga with our CHF Instructors. It's free, you just need to bring your towel or yoga mat.

Click the link below to register! https://www.bchd.org/freefitness

Take a midday moment to rest, reset and recharge.🧘‍♂️

Join us for Sound Bath sessions with Sarah Kuruvilla of Vedic Vibes Himalayan Sounds & Retreats on Fridays in June at the Center for Health & Fitness. This guided meditative experience uses soothing Himalayan sound instruments to help quiet the mind, ease stress and support deep relaxation.

Fridays: June 5, 12, 19 & 26
12:30–1:25 p.m.
Jade Room at the Center for Heath & Fitness
$40 per session

Register in Mindbody by searching for the class by date and title. Register at the Front Desk or on Mindbody. Visit https://bchd.org/center-for-health-fitness/ for more details.

Level up your lower‑body strength this June with the CHF Wall Sit Challenge!
Start at 20 seconds and add 10 each day — aiming for a 5‑minute hold by month’s end. Go at your own pace and listen to your body.

Want an extra boost? Try the weekly “Bring Sally Up” challenge using Moby’s “Flower.”
“Bring Sally Down” = squat or wall sit.
“Bring Sally Up” = stand.
Stick with the beat for the full 3.5 minutes if you can!

Let’s push ourselves, cheer each other on and get stronger together this June!💪

Lie back and slice the air with your legs like fancy scissors. Trim away belly flab while feeling fabulously coordinated (or at least trying to). If you have questions or need help modifying this exercise, our Personal Training team is here to help.

Click the link below to follow along.
https://youtube.com/shorts/JBFgkuYB1vM

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There's still time to join us at BCHD's Center for Health & Fitness for National Senior Health & Fitness Week. Join us for FREE classes and workshops on nutrition, healthy aging, balance, brain health, exercise and more. 🙂

Check out all events here: bchd.org/national-senior-health-and-fitness-week