Active Older Adult Activities at the
Paul Henson Family YMCA
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.
Thursday, April 15, 2021
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.
SilverSneakers Chair Yoga Active Older Adults
Chair Yoga: This class will focus on poses and postures to improve joint range of movement, muscular strength, endurance and balance. Static and dynamic movements are presented with a chair for seated and standing support.
Friday, April 16, 2021
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, April 19, 2021
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.
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.
Tuesday, April 20, 2021
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.
Wednesday, April 21, 2021
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.
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.
A.F.E.P Tai Chi Active Older Adults
Care for your body, mind, and spirit with Tai Chi. This Chinese martial art is know for its health benefits and as a means for dealing with stress. You'll work on relaxation, fluid movements, balance and breathing. Flowing postures blend elements of physical exercise and relaxation. This class is free with your Y membership.
Thursday, April 15, 2021
CANCELED: Water Fitness Water Fitness
A medium impact water class designed to provide cardiovascular conditioning, improved muscle tone and improved balance. It is a total body workout without the stress of land based exercise.
CANCELED: 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, April 16, 2021
CANCELED: Water Fitness Water Fitness
A medium impact water class designed to provide cardiovascular conditioning, improved muscle tone and improved balance. It is a total body workout without the stress of land based exercise.
Saturday, April 17, 2021
CANCELED: Aqua Fit Water Fitness
A shallow water medium intensity workout, using water and equipment for resistance, toning muscles, and increasing endurance and flexibility.
Monday, April 19, 2021
CANCELED: Water Fitness Water Fitness
A medium impact water class designed to provide cardiovascular conditioning, improved muscle tone and improved balance. It is a total body workout without the stress of land based exercise.
CANCELED: Aqua Tabata Water Fitness
Tabata interval training is one of the most effective types of high intensity interval training. Mixing this format with the properties of water through a variety of simple, yet intense exercises, allows each class to blast away the calories and provide noticeable results in a short amount of time. Whether your goal is muscle tone, weight loss, or both, this class will provide what you are looking for.
Tuesday, April 20, 2021
CANCELED: Water Fitness Water Fitness
A medium impact water class designed to provide cardiovascular conditioning, improved muscle tone and improved balance. It is a total body workout without the stress of land based exercise.
CANCELED: 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, April 21, 2021
CANCELED: Aqua Fit Water Fitness
A shallow water medium intensity workout, using water and equipment for resistance, toning muscles, and increasing endurance and flexibility.