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Belleville Health & Sports Center

4.6 ★★★★★ 97 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in Belleville, Illinois

Seniors welcome Private lessons Silver Sneakers

Friendly gym offering classes in tai chi, pilates and karate, plus an indoor running track.

Plan your first class

  • Great for seniors welcoming to older adults, with slow, low-impact movement for balance, mobility and fall prevention
  • Silver Sneakers / insurance may accept Silver Sneakers or insurance-covered fitness benefits — confirm eligibility with the studio and your plan
  • Private lessons one-on-one lessons available — a focused way to learn the form at your own pace; ask about availability and rates
  • Free / donation / in the park free, donation-based, or outdoor park classes — a low-cost way to try tai chi; confirm times on their site
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule bellevillehealthandsports.com — see the live class schedule and book
  • Phone (618) 398-2778

Hours

Monday 4:45 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 4:45 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 4:45 AM–9 PM
Thursday 4:45 AM–9 PM
Friday 4:45 AM–6 PM
Saturday 6:45 AM–3 PM
Sunday 6:45 AM–3 PM

Hours shift for holidays, workshops, and seasonal outdoor sessions — worth a quick check before a special trip, and class times can differ from the studio's front-desk hours.

The classes they run

Tai chi and qigong classes on the schedule at Belleville Health & Sports Center, drawn from students' own reviews and the studio's info — not guessed from the sign out front.

👤 Private Lessons

“Weights, bikes, elliptical, strength training, machines, Pilates, yoga, TRX, group classes, personal training, pickleball, body sculpting, power cut, ping pong.”

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🌳 Tai Chi in the Park

“The FREE classes are a great bonus that many members seem to neglect especially YOGA!”

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🩺 Silver Sneakers 4 mentions

“Classes for all from Silver Sneakers, Rock Steady, Pilates, Tai Chi, Karate, Power Cut, Yoga, cycling, HIIT, the list goes on and on!”

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🧓 Seniors

“Hoping to get my mom to join as well!”

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What students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 97 Google reviews — in their own words.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 3 mentions

“It is clean, what stands out most is the kind supportive staff and warm and welcoming members.”

⚖️ improved balance & health 6 mentions

“The staff is great and they really do care about your health and safety.”

🤝 strong, friendly community 16 mentions

“Everyone there seems nice and pleasant and the staff are very caring and will answer any questions you have or if you need help with a machine.”

From the reviews

Best gym in Belleville! I've been getting my sweat on. I lost 50-lbs starting Sep 2016 to January 2017. The staff is great and they really do care about your health and safety.

★★★★★ — Ina, Apr 2017

Belleville Health & Sports Center is the best gym in the area. The staff is terrific. From the time you walk in the door, there is a friendly face to welcome you. What are you in the mood for?

★★★★★ — Sharon, Dec 2024

Belleville Health Club & Sports Center is the coolest gym around. The director, Marsha, is one of the nicest people I've ever met. They have an extensive variety of classes to meet the needs of people with all different abilities and goals.

★★★★★ — Linze, Jul 2022

I started a new gym journey this year. BHSC has exceeded my expectations by far! Numerous classes (some for additional charge, some not), friendly instructors/staff, VERY clean… and NON-for profit! Love it here!! Trisha has been more than accommodating!

★★★★★ — Milton, Dec 2024

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Your first tai chi class at Belleville Health & Sports Center

Nervous about walking into a tai chi class for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good instructors expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a gentle warm-up, then learning a few slow movements of the form, step by step — no pressure to get it perfect, and you can rest or sit whenever you need to. What to wear: loose, comfortable clothing you can move in, and flat, flexible shoes (some studios practice in socks or bare feet). What to bring: water, and that's about it — there's no equipment to buy. Arrive a few minutes early to say hello to the instructor and mention it's your first class. It comes together faster than you'd think — most people feel far more at ease by their second or third visit.

Tai chi is gentle and low-impact, but it's still exercise, and the health notes here are general information, not medical advice. If you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them to the instructor before class, and check with your doctor before starting a new exercise program.

Where to find Belleville Health & Sports Center

1001 S 74th St, Belleville, IL62223

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