Your guide to the north Charleston Senior Center Gyms: Gym Orientation with Adam Oliver
- Adam Oliver
- Feb 17
- 2 min read
Updated: Mar 11
Living in North Charleston offers so many opportunities to stay active but knowing where to start is half the battle. At Charleston Strength Club, we are proud to partner with the city’s senior community to make navigating North Charleston Senior center gyms less intimidating.
How to Attack a workout at one of the North Charleston Senior Center gyms
Start with a 5-minte warm-up on a joint friendly piece of cardio.
Next Machines targeting the Major muscle group.
Alternate upper body and lower body
Perform in a circuit fashion to maximize your time in the fitness center.
Finish with more intentional conditioning exercise of a piece of joint friendly equipment.
Follow Adam as he Coaches you Through the Gym Orientation:
Follow Adam as he Coaches you Through the Gym Orientation:
Tricks & Tips from your Coach
Taller people = Seat height will be lower.
Shorter people = Seat heigh will be higher.
10-15 reps for each machine are the sweet spot.
you can always do single leg/arm if you have an injured side.
Always check weight stack.
Most machines can do multiple exercises.
Ask a fellow senior for assistance on adjusting equipment.
Wipe down equipment when done.
Unbeatable Value: All-Inclusive Membership
Membership for North Charleston senior centers gym are built to be accessible to everyone:
North Charleston Residents: Only $10 per month
Non-Residents: Only $30 per month
Insurance Assistance: Many members qualify for SilverSneakers or other insurance-based wellness programs, which can often cover your membership costs!
The Advantage: Unlike other Charleston-area gyms that charge "specialty fees" for every class, your North Charleston membership covers every activity and workout class at any of the three centers.
Where to Find Us
Adam provides an in-person gym orientation once a month a several of the North Charleston Senior Center gyms.
Follow the individual Facebook pages for center-specific schedules:
For a full list of city-wide activities, visit the official Welcome to City of North Charleston Senior Programs page
Take the Next Step Toward Independence
Explore our website: Visit www.chstsrengthclub.com/seniors.
Listen & Learn: Check out our podcast episodes on Living Long and Dying Fast to hear our full philosophy.
Watch a Session: See Adam in action with Curtis of the Bills Mafia to see how we mix fun with hard work.
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