Pilgrim residents enjoy the physical and mental benefits of exercise at the Aquatic Fitness Center, Exercise Center, and through participation in various athletic groups and activities. Improved health and increased cardiovascular strength is obtained through participation in any of the exercise programs and activities offered on campus.

Aquatics Program
Recreational Water Therapy, Water walking, & Swimming
The Aquatic Fitness Center features a warm water exercise pool for therapy and exercise. The water therapy pool is equipped with chair lifts for individuals who are non-ambulatory. Aquatic classes including water walking and recreational water therapy are offered throughout the week. Free swim is also available at residents’ leisure. Consequently, the facility is open to residents seven days a week.

Exercise Center
The Exercise Center features a wide variety of exercise machines for increased cardiovascular health. Machines include treadmills, nusteps, stationary bikes, and elliptical trainers.  There are also weight-loaded resistance machines to strengthen muscles, increase postural alignment and build stronger, thicker bones. Aerobic exercise classes are available on Wednesdays.

Yoga
One-hour yoga classes are available four days a week at the Exercise Center with Exercise Trainer, Monica Mathews. Ms. Mathews uses Hatha yoga in her classes. All classes are designed to increase flexibility, strengthen muscles, and improve cardiovascular activity while incorporating stress reducing, mind enhancing breathing techniques. Chair Yoga is also offered as an alternative for residents who may find it difficult to sit on the floor.

Racewalking
Racewalking is an Olympic sport that can also be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is based on a natural gait, is very fluid, and utilizes the muscles in an efficient fashion. The Pilgrim racewalking group meets every Friday at the Pomona College track ½ mile east of the campus.

Tai Chi
Pilgrims meet on Friday mornings to practice Tai-Chi. Tai-Chi is a type of body movement handed down for centuries in China, and it is currently finding more and more acceptance in the West. Tai-Chi is a cross between martial arts and a slow dance. Movements are performed slowly and gracefully. This exercise is not strenuous. Good posture, deep breathing, and a quiet mind are essential components of this ancient tradition.

Cycling
The City of Claremont Senior Bike Group meets every second Monday at 4:00 p.m. to plan biking activities. Membership is free and you need not be an experienced biker, just a bicycle rider. Cycling is an ideal sport for those who enjoy the outdoors and cruising through the beautiful local Claremont community and the local mountain areas.

Golf
Many Pilgrim residents enjoy year-round golf in beautiful, sunny Southern California. Every Monday and Thursday, a group of Pilgrim residents meet to tee-off at local Marshall Canyon Golf Course.

Tennis
A group of energetic Pilgrim residents play tennis three times a week at the local Pomona College tennis courts located ½ mile east of campus. Players have varying degrees of experience in this sport. Consequently, any resident interested in Tennis is encouraged to participate regardless of past experience.

Hiking
Pilgrim Place looks up at Mt. Baldy (10,065 feet above sea level). People from the Midwest travel thousands of miles to vacation in scenery residents enjoy everyday. Within 15 miles of Pilgrim Place are a number of mini-vacations you can take on any day of the week and still be back for noon-meal. There are over 6 hiking trails in the Mt. Baldy area that are easily accessible to Pilgrim residents. 

Horseshoes
The Horseshoe Players meet every Wednesday morning, both male and female, to play at the Joslyn Senior Center Courts immediately adjacent to the Pilgrim Place campus.

Roque
Roque jokingly referred to as the PhD of Croquet is a sophisticated combination of roquet and pool. This is a terrific way to spend an hour or two almost any afternoon.

Snowshoeing
About an hour’s drive from Pilgrim Place is the Angeles Crest Forest in Wrightwood where the Pacific Crest Trail provides the perfect environment for snowshoeing and cross country skiing. Downhill skiing is also available in the local San Bernardino Mountains approximately 1 hour east of the campus by car.