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!