Active Older Adults

Programs for 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.
   
Deep Water Aerobics
8:15 am
Chris
Functional Yoga
11:00 am
Andrea
Line Dancing
10:00 am
Ken

Functional Yoga

11:00am

Maya

     
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
   
Silver Sneakers
Classic
10:00 am
Gwen
Cycle Studio
      Line Dancing
12:00pm
Ken
   
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
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
 
 

Silver Fitness

10:00am

Amy

  Silver Sneakers
Yoga Stretch
11:00 am
Martha
 
 
  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 

Register here. 

Clinton Branch

Mondays & Wednesdays at 9:30am

Fridays at 10:30am 

Register here. 

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!

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