Olathe YMCA
Active Older Adult Activities
We’re committed to making sure every member of our community has access to the resources they need to incorporate exercise into their daily routine for a healthier, happier lifestyle.
KU Alzheimer's Disease Center
Did you know that physical activity may help to maintain and improve brain health in older adults? Come hear how the KU Alzheimer’s Disease Center is changing the future for millions of people at risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Learn how you, too, can be proactive and reduce your risk through exercise and other lifestyle modifications. For more information, email KUAMP@kumc.edu or call 913.588.0555.
AOA - November BINGO
Active Older Adult Events
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Join your friends for some BINGO fun at the Olathe Y! There will be prizes for this FREE event so come out and have some fun. Space is limited to 24 people for social distancing. Masks will be required. Register by November 10th, by visiting or calling the Welcome Center at 913-393-9622 or register online.
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
Enhance Fitness Active Older Adults
Enhance Fitness is a fitness class for Active Older Adults, especially those with Arthritis, to help improve strength and range of motion for daily tasks.
Wednesday, October 28, 2020
Silver Sneakers Circuit Active Older Adults
Combine fun with fitness to increase your cardiovascular and muscular endurance power with a standing circuit workout. Upper-body strength work with hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles, and a SilverSneakers ball is alternated with low-impact aerobic choreography. A chair is used for standing support, stretching and relaxation exercises.
Thursday, October 29, 2020
Enhance Fitness Active Older Adults
Enhance Fitness is a fitness class for Active Older Adults, especially those with Arthritis, to help improve strength and range of motion for daily tasks.
Friday, October 30, 2020
Silver Sneakers Classic Active Older Adults
Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement and activities for daily living. Hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles and a SilverSneakers ball are offered for resistance. A chair is available if needed for seated or standing support.
Saturday, October 31, 2020
Enhance Fitness Active Older Adults
This class is geared toward people with arthritis. It focuses on strength, balance, and cardiovascular health. It is an evidence-based class that requires a pre/post assessment to show your results over a 16 week period.
Monday, November 2, 2020
Silver Sneakers Classic Active Older Adults
Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement and activities for daily living. Hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles and a SilverSneakers ball are offered for resistance. A chair is available if needed for seated or standing support.
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
Joints in Motion Water Fitness
A low intensity water exercise program designed to improve balance, agility and muscular fitness. Swimmers and non-swimmers alike can take part in this exercise class while being a part of a fun, social environment.
Wednesday, October 28, 2020
Aqua Burn Water Fitness
This High Intensity class uses the resistance of the water to improve cardiovascular fitness, endurance and flexibility. Exercise in the middle section of the pool using a variety of equipment while burning calories and improving your overall fitness.
Aqua Zumba Water Fitness
Come enjoy Zumba in a new way! Music and choreography unite with water to give you the total body benefits of water exercise.
Thursday, October 29, 2020
Joints in Motion Water Fitness
A low intensity water exercise program designed to improve balance, agility and muscular fitness. Swimmers and non-swimmers alike can take part in this exercise class while being a part of a fun, social environment.
Friday, October 30, 2020
WAVES Water Fitness
A Low Impact class that uses various water aerobic exercises in a fun, interactive environment.
Saturday, October 31, 2020
Aqua Zumba Water Fitness
Come enjoy Zumba in a new way! Music and choreography unite with water to give you the total body benefits of water exercise.
Monday, November 2, 2020
WAVES Water Fitness
A Low Impact class that uses various water aerobic exercises in a fun, interactive environment.
Hydro Fit Water Fitness
A Vigorous Deep Water workout designed to increase stamina by combining exercises. Anyone can attend this class even if you are a non swimmer.