Goodman Rotary 50+ Fitness Programs

In celebration of Active Aging, older adults ages 50 & better are invited to try a new activity, meet new people and stay active by participating in free Active Aging activities.

• Register and attend an activity to earn one raffle ticket for MSCR prizes. Drawing for prizes
  takes place on 11/15.
• Registration is required for activities with course numbers listed on the schedule.
• We want to encourage as many participants as possible so please only register for up to four
  activities when registration opens on 9/23.
• After 9/27, you may register for any open activities.
• If an activity is full, we recommend placing yourself on the waiting list.
• Need to report your absence? Try to provide 48 hours notice via phone or email to allow
  someone on the waiting list to take your spot

View the MSCR Active Aging Month Schedule 2024

Register Now
Visit MSCR East, MSCR Central or MSCR West for help with registration or call 608-204-3023.
Registration begins Monday, September 23 at 12pm for MMSD residents and non-residents.

Fitness Classes

View Winter & Spring 2025 Goodman Rotary 50+ Fitness Class List with Instructors

Registration

Virtual Class Tips

The Goodman-Rotary 50+ Fitness program began in 1994 with a generous donation from Irwin and Robert Goodman. The philanthropists formed a partnership with the Downtown Rotary Club of Madison, which manages the endowment fund, and MSCR, which runs the program. Here are some interesting facts about our thriving 50+ Fitness Program:

• The program now serves more than 1,700 older adults in 100 classes including aqua exercise, strength training, low-impact fitness, yoga, Tai Chi, walking clubs and many more at affordable prices.
• The program has received awards from the Wisconsin Parks & Recreation Association and the National Park and Recreation Association Regional Award Great Lakes Regional Council.
• The National Council on Aging (NCOA) awarded the Goodman-Rotary program as one of the Top 10 for Excellence in Physical Activity Programming.
• The program is featured as an innovator in the International Council on Active Aging – Journal of Active Aging July/August 2014 Issue

Sample Programs
Here are some of the programs offered for 50+ participants:

• • Aqua Exercise/Warm Water Fitness
  • Cardio Dance
  • Chair Based Exercise
  • Cross Training
  • Nutrition Classes
  • Pilates
  • Snowshoeing
  • Stretch & Strength
  • Stretch, Resistance & Cardio
  • Tai Chi
  • Walks
  • Yoga

and many more!

Watch our 30th Anniversary Video

Tools for Accessing Virtual Classes

New to virtual classes? Here are some helpful tips:

Zoom Overview

Zoom FAQ & Support

Link to Zoom Help Center

Google Classroom

View video on how to use a Google Classroom

Goodman-Rotary 50+ Fitness Program Vision & History

To encourage adults 50 and over who live in the Madison Metropolitan School District to live “healthier, happier and more productive lives” by participating in affordable, conveniently located, professionally-taught fitness and nutrition programs, and by encouraging independent exercise and learning through outreach programs (such as videos, volunteers and pedometers).

National Institute on Aging Videos you can do at home – click on links.

As always, consult your physician or other health care professional before starting this or any other fitness program.

Go4Life 15 min Sample Workouts

20 Minute Exercise for Older Adults

Strong Women (60 minutes)

Exercise Manual for Older Adults