Active Older Adults
As we age, it is increasingly important to stay active and exercise regularly. At the Y, older adults can take advantage of exercise programs designed especially for them and benefit from social events.
The YMCA is proud to find ways to provide opportunities for our senior adult members. More than just a gym membership, we are finding ways to specialize senior classes, health education, and social programs that have been shown to help older adults maintain good health, reduce health care costs, and lead an active, independent lifestyle.
Socials
Older adults can socialize at the Y during our monthly pot lucks. The Y Jammer band plays while members and their friends get to enjoy delicious food. Come show off your culinary skills or just have fun with friends.
Flowood YMCA
2nd Thursday of every month at 12:00pm
Clinton YMCA
1st Thursday of every month at 11:30am
Group Exercise Classes
Each location offers a variety of group exercise classes that are friendly to or designed for older adults. You can see below the classes that can benefit older adults. Make sure to check the Community Connect app for the room location and the most up to date information.
Flowood YMCA's Weekly Schedule
MONDAY | TUESDAY | WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | FRIDAY | SATURDAY | SUNDAY |
Mix It Up 8:00am Rita |
Shallow Water Fitness 8:00 am Deborah |
Deep Water Aerobics 8:15 am Chris |
Shallow Water Fitness 8:00 am Deborah |
Deep Water Aerobics 8:15 am Chris |
Shallow Water Fitness 8:00 am |
Yoga 3:00 pm |
Shallow Water Fitness 8:00 am Deborah |
Shallow Water Fitness 9:00 am Deborah |
Shallow Water Fitness 9:00 am Amy M. |
Shallow Water Fitness 9:00 am Deborah |
Shallow Water Fitness 9:00 am Amy M. |
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Deep Water Aerobics 8:15 am Chris |
Functional Yoga 11:00 am Andrea |
Line Dancing 10:00 am Ken |
Functional Yoga 11:00am Maya |
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Shallow Water Fitness 9:00 am Amy M. |
Line Dancing 6:00pm Ken |
Silver Sneakers Classic 10:00 am Gwen Cycle Studio |
Silver Sneakers Classic 10:00 am Gwen Group Exercise Room |
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Silver Sneakers Classic 10:00 am Gwen Cycle Studio |
Line Dancing 12:00pm Ken |
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Line Dancing Intro 10:00 am Ken |
Clinton YMCA's Weekly Schedule
MONDAY | TUESDAY | WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | FRIDAY |
Mat Pilates 8:30 am Martha |
Ballet Barre 9:30 am Andrea |
Mat Pilates 8:30 am Morgan |
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EnhanceFitness 9:30 am Amy |
Line Dancing 9:30 am Ken |
EnhanceFitness 9:30 am Martha |
Yoga 10:30 am Andrea |
Line Dancing 9:30 am Ken |
Silver Sneakers Classic 10:30 am Susan |
Silver Sneakers Classic 10:30 am Susan |
Silver Sneakers Yoga Stretch 10:30 am Martha |
Silver Sneakers Classic 10:30 am Nancy |
EnhanceFitness 10:30 am Amy |
Reservoir YMCA's Weekly Schedule
MONDAY | TUESDAY | WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | FRIDAY |
Yoga 8:30 am Crystal |
Silver Sneakers Cardio Circuit 10:00 am Martha |
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Silver Fitness 10:00am Amy |
Silver Sneakers Yoga Stretch 11:00 am Martha |
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Silver Sneakers Yoga Stretch 11:00 am Martha |
Fall Prevention Classes
EnhanceFitness: Need to improve balance? Want to get stronger? Then EnhanceFitness is for you. This program helps improve balance and strength to help older adults live more actively and functionally. It’s perfect for groups living with arthritis or at risk for falling. The participants stay together for the entire 16 weeks, so while it is group exercise class that meets three times a week for one hour, it becomes a community. Preregistration is required.
Next sessions start January 8th!
Flowood Branch
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
11:00am
or
1:30pm
Clinton Branch
Mondays & Wednesdays at 9:30am
Fridays at 10:30am
Matter of Balance: If you or a loved one fears falling, this class is for you. Join Matter of Balance to improve activity levels and reduce the fear of falling. This mostly discussion based course includes some light exercise that can be done at home.
The next session will start February at the Flowood Branch from 5:15pm - 7:00pm.
For more information on our Active Older Adult Programs, please contact Amy Rimmer, Senior Director of Wellness and Prevention at wellness.prevention@metroymcams.org or 601-326-0542.
Your insurance might pay for your membership!
Talk to your provider to see if you might be covered for a FREE YMCA membership.
Silver Sneakers Members
Did you know that you have access to a fitness app that's separate from your YMCA membership app? Check out how to download and use it below!