This study aims to examine the perceptions of elderly participants toward non-contact exercise programs and propose guidelines for designing non-contact exercise programs for the elderly. To conduct phenomenological analysis, two in-depth interviews were carried out, with the first interview being unstructured and the second semi-structured. The results of this study are as follows. Firstly, it was confirmed that elderly individuals engaging in non-contact exercise have a background awareness for participation in such programs. Secondly, participants perceived the convenience of information and regarded non-contact exercise information and gamification elements as useful. Thirdly, a demand for education tailored to the realities of the elderly and for training for instructors considering the elderly's circumstances was identified. Fourthly, a desire to form social relationships with other exercise participants even in a non-contact environment was observed. In conclusion, for the active utilization of non-contact exercise programs by the elderly, an intuitively user-friendly non-contact environment should be provided. Offering an interactive online environment will likely lead to sustained use by facilitating continuous engagement.