Active Older Adult Activities at the

Paul Henson Family YMCA

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.

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.  

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.  

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.  

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 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.

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.

A shallow water medium intensity workout, using water and equipment for resistance, toning muscles, and increasing endurance and flexibility.

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.

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.

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.

A shallow water medium intensity workout, using water and equipment for resistance, toning muscles, and increasing endurance and flexibility.

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.

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.