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 luck luncheons. The Y Jammer band plays while members and their friends get to enjoy each other, delicious food. and even dance! Come show off your culinary skills or just have fun with friends.

Flowood YMCA

2nd Thursday of every month at 12:00 pm 

Clinton YMCA

2nd Monday of every month at 12:00 pm

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

Clinton YMCA's Weekly Schedule

Reservoir YMCA's Weekly Schedule

Fall Prevention Classes

EnhanceFitness: Need to improve balance? Want to get stronger? Then EnhanceFitness is for you. This program is offered at the Flowood Family YMCA and 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 a group exercise class that meets three times a week for one hour, it becomes a community. Preregistration is required. The next registration opens December 23, 2024, for class sessions meeting from January 13, 2025 - May 2, 2025, on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 11:00 am or 1:30 pm. Register at the Flowood Y's front desk. For more information call (601) 664-1955. Space is limited. Free for members and $125 for nonmembers.

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.

For more information on our Active Older Adult Programs, please contact Crystal Pierce, the Group Exercise Coordinator at HealthyLifestyles@MetroYMCAMS.org or (601) 326-0542.