Ochsner Fitness Center - Metairie

Elmwood stays on the cutting edge of the fitness industry. We offer the most diverse and innovative selection of classes around, with more than 100 classes per week. All group fitness classes are included as a part of your membership. We offer a variety of classes to satisfy every fitness level and age group – everything from senior classes to zumba!

Our instructors are all water safety instructor certified by the american red cross and have an extensive background in competitive swimming. Our staff is comprised of united states swimming coaches, national caliber swimmers and teachers.

Elmwood's water exercise classes feature many of the elements offered in our land-based classes, but in one of our 4-foot deep indoor and outdoor pools. Classes are offered for beginning and advanced exercisers of all ages. We have stretching, strengthening and cardio elements in our classes, and also utilize the latest in aquatic exercise equipment. Water exercise classes are included in your membership. There is no need to register in advance for a class.

Come join us for line dancing and lose weight the fun way. Learn all the latest line dances to all kinds of music. Our advanced line dancers hold several performances throughout the year, traveling to local nursing homes and senior centers and competing in local and regional competitions.

Elmwood is the only club in the state of louisiana that serves as a stop on the united states racquetball association professional tour. Elmwood fitness center features five racquetball courts, including three glass-enclosed courts. We have leagues for members of all ages and abilities. Our adult leagues are held monday, tuesday, wednesday and thursday nights, and on saturday mornings.

Ochsner endurance sports is the gulf coast’s premier multi-sport training authority. Our staff of usat level ii certified coaches has over 20 years of race experience as endurance athletes, 25 years of professional coaching experience, and 10 years of performance testing experience. They can help you prepare for your first race or help you with gaining that extra boost in performance.

Our musculoskeletal tissues adjust slowly to exercise and stressful workloads. If we push too hard or too fast, our muscles, bones, and connective tissues sometimes “fail” and there’s damage at the cellular level, resulting in significant pain. A good example of this might be if someone has done very little training for two years and then decides to participate in a local 10k road race. Experts call this type of soreness “delayed onset muscle soreness”, or doms for short. Doms is usually a dull, aching pain that rears its ugly head about 24 to 48 hours after a strenuous athletic effort.

Nutrition program developed to help you shed excess body fat, while maintaining optimal energy levels and lean mass. A 90-minute initial nutrition consultation includes setting realistic goals based on level of body fat, physical status and exercise regime, as well as current eating patterns.

Nutrition program designed to maximize nutrient intake for optimal health. Help increase energy and stamina, improve cholesterol, blood pressure and blood glucose levels, and enhance overall wellness.

Develop an individually tailored supplement protocol to help you meet your fitness goals. Learn what your body actually needs, instead of spending money on products that may not be beneficial.

Elmwood fitness center dietitians offer nutrition seminars and workshops for organizantions looking to empower and educate their employees and members. Click here to download our corporate nutrition brochure.

From recipe analysis to menu development, elmwood fitness center dietitcians collaborate with area restaurants to help provide better-for-you food and drink that seamlessly fit into the theme of their menu.

Therapist uses arms, elbows, knuckles, as well as palms to apply the appropriate amount of pressure. The area to be worked on will be massaged to soften and warm the tissue, then more concentrated depth will help release chronic muscle tension, scar tissue, and adhesions.

Uses the application of hot stones that are heated for relaxation and reduction of muscle tension. If you are not a member and would like to book a massage online, click here then click on "first time user" then "not a member? Register as a guest. "

Are available for beginner and advanced students using balanced body pilates equipment in our private pilates studio. Pilates focuses on building a healthy, injury-free body by encouraging controlled and concentrated movement. It centers the body with breathing awareness while maintaining dynamic spinal stabilization. Pilates utilizes equipment with spring resistance that simulates normal muscle physiology, integrating muscle synergies. Pilates improves strength, flexibility, balance, control and muscular symmetry. The rhythmic exercises promote elongated and toned muscles, and are noted for developing abdomen, lower back and buttocks strength, promoting a strong body core. People of all ages can use pilates for their general fitness or cross training with other sports, dance and exercise regimes to greatly improve their performance.

Members at‏ elmwood fitness center have the opportunity to work with some of the most educated and enthusiastic fitness professionals in the country. Whether you are looking to increase motivation, lose weight, improve performance or lean muscle mass, or participate in one of our medical fitness programs, elmwood’s personal training staff has the experience to help you obtain your desired fitness goals. Our trainers are certified by accredited national organizations such as acsm, nsca, nasm, and ace and/or hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree in an exercise science or related field. All clients receive comprehensive exercise testing to determine individual needs and goals.

You and your training partner will work

A 30 minute express workout for those with limited time to exercise

One-on-one training in our indoor or outdoor pools by certified aea aquatic fitness instructors. Personal training in the pool uses the resistive forces of water to create a low impact highly effective training modality that can be adapted for all populations from children to seniors, novice exercisers to elite athletes.

I began working with dean in the spring of 2010 and was intrigued when he pulled out the trx for the first time. I could not imagine how we were going to use it and honestly thought that it might be something for beginners who were not ready to go full force into weight training. I could not have been more wrong. Not only has the trx continued to prove to be one of the more challenging forms of exercise in my training but the results have been amazing. My core strength is stronger than it has been in years and continues to grow stronger and the toning and muscle definition has been an added bonus. There seems to be an endless variety of exercises which not only continue to challenge me but keep my workouts fresh and exciting.

Encompasses the type of workout and exercises that you would experience in any aspect of military training. Whether you want to become a member of the military or want a challenging progressive workout routine, this program has something for you. The program offers 2 phases of military style training based on your fitness level.

Is designed for those who have graduated from basic/boot camp training or the well-conditioned individual or athlete who completes the pre-testing guidelines or is preparing for an upcoming event or military training test.

Using state of the art parvo-medics testing equipment, vo2 max testing is available for healthy individuals to determine cardiovascular capacity, anaerobic threshold, vo2 max, and heart rate max. These results will provide you with the information to develop an individually designed cardiovascular training program.

This test will determine your total, ldl, hdl, and vldl cholesterol levels in addition to triglycerides and blood glucose. You will also receive a cardiovascular risk assessment based on the results. Our nutrition staff will then develop an eating plan to maintain or improve your results.

The program is designed on the premises of calorie output based on determining true heart rate training zones and with scientific data provided from a metabolic test, cardiopulmonary exercise stress test, maximal heart rate and recovery heart rate, we can customize an individual program just for you

For individuals who need special instruction at their own convenience. Beginners, competitive swimmers and tri-athletes are welcome. We offer under-water analysis and a stroke improvement program for tri-athletes.

A charitable swimming and aquatic activity program in which teaching methods and student activities are adapted to meet the needs of individuals who, because of a mental or physical impairment, cannot readily achieve success in a regular swim program. The classes are held on sunday afternoons, and the program is by appointment only. Suitable for all ages. Applicants must fill out a registration form and medical release.

We have four levels of pre-school classes for children ages walking to 6 years - tiny tots (walking through age 3; with parent participation) , jumpin' jacks (3-4 years old) , munchkins (4-5 years old) and kinder-kiddies (5-6 years old) . Children attend one class per week.

Children in our tumbling program attend class once or twice a week. Our tumbling program is one of the finest in the state and includes a member of the usag elite national coaching staff. Pre-teams and teams are available for boys and girls of all ages. Call to schedule a free trial class!

Parents – plan a friday night out and let us entertain your children at kids’ night! Activities including wii tournaments and free gym time run from 6:30-10pm on select friday nights (call for this month's dates) , and the price includes food, drinks and fun! Price: $15 first child, $13 second sibling. For this month's dates or pre-registration, please call 504-733-4496 or click here to see the kids night flyer.

Parents - include your children on your membership for a nominal fee, and they'll get two hours of childcare while you work out. Parents whose children are not members may use childcare for $5.00 an hour, with a two-hour limit per day. Parents may not leave elmwood while the child is in childcare. Reservations must be made up to 24 hours in advance. For ages 6 weeks to 5 years.

This program provides a worry-free day for parents while your child enjoys fun and games, an obstacle course, spacewalk, arts and crafts, our outdoor pirate ship playground, snacks and our very own adventure challenge!

Have your child's next birthday party at kidsports! Choose from adrenaline rush, adventure galore, swimming, or gymnastics parties (call for additional activities) . We can take care of everything, including your choice of food and a special birthday cake. Price varies by the number of children, food ordered, and type and day of party.

Come and‏ experience the latest in interactive gaming and technology called "xrkade". Xrkade offers a safe, fun, and interactive environment for gamers of all ages to enjoy the excitement of video games while receiving the benefits of physical activity. It is a unique social setting and allows gamers to interact with peers and family members, engaging them with the activities for gamers of any age. Plan your next birthday party around this new experience that will involve everyone at the party. Call (504) 733-1200 for prices and more information.

This party is wet and wild fun in the sun that any kid will love! A personal certified lifeguard is in attendance for the entire hour your party swims. Guests will spend the last 40-minutes in the party room. (80 minutes min the recreation pool with a lifeguard attendant and 40-minutes in the party room with cake and ice cream) . Package prices includes a minimum of 15 children. Call (504) 733-1200 for prices and additional options.