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

2nd Friday 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
8:30 am
Deborah
Deep Water Aerobics
8:15 am
Karen
Shallow Water Fitness
8:30 am
Deborah
Deep Water Aerobics
8:15 am
Karen
Shallow Water Fitness
8:00 am
Yoga
3:00 pm
Deep Water Aerobics
8:15 am
Karen
Functional Yoga
11:00 am
Debi
Shallow Water Fitness
9:00 am
Amy M.
Functional Yoga
11:00 am
Debi
Shallow Water Fitness
9:00 am
Amy M.
   
Shallow Water Fitness
9:00 am
Amy M.
  Line Dancing
10:00 am
Ken
  Silver Sneakers
Cardio Circuit
10:00 am
Martha
   
Silver Sneakers
Classic
10:00 am
Gwen
Spin Room
  Silver Sneakers
Classic
10:00 am
Gwen
Spin Room
  Silver Sneakers
Classic
10:00 am
Gwen
Spin Room
   
Line Dancing Intro
10:00 am
Ken
  Chair Yoga
11:00 am
Debi
Kids Zone
  Silver Sneakers
Yoga Stretch
11:00 am
Martha
Kids Zone
   
Shallow Water Fitness
5:45 PM
Faith
Yoga
6:00 pm
Debi
         

 

Clinton YMCA's Weekly Schedule

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
    Mat Pilates
8:30 am
Martha
  Mat Pilates
8:30 am
Susan
EnhanceFitness
9:30 am
Amy
Line Dancing
9:30 am
Ken
EnhanceFitness
9:30 am
Martha
Ballet Barre
9:30 am
Susan
Line Dancing
9:30 am
Ken
Silver Sneakers
Yoga Stretch
10:30 am
Martha
Silver Sneakers
Classic
10:30 am
Susan
Silver Sneakers
Yoga Stretch
10:30 am
Martha
Silver Sneakers
Classic
10:30 am
Susan
EnhanceFitness
9:30 am
Rebecca

 

Reservoir YMCA's Weekly Schedule

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
Silver Sneakers
Cardio Circuit
10:00 am
Martha
Yoga
8:30 am
Debi
  Silver Sneakers
Cardio Circuit
10:00 am
Martha
Yoga
10:00 am
Debi
Silver Sneakers
Yoga Stretch
11:00 am
Martha
Kids Zone
    Silver Sneakers
Yoga Stretch
11:00 am
Martha
Kids Zone
Silver Sneakers
Cardio Circuit
11:15 am
Skye

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 August 25!

Flowood Branch

Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays

11:00am

or

2:00pm 

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 August 16 at the Flowood Branch from 12:00pm - 2:00pm. 

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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