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 healthcare costs, and lead an active, independent lifestyle.

Flowood Y Active Older Adults Exercise Schedule

Effective August 4- December 31, 2024

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 a group exercise class that meets three times a week for one hour, it becomes a community. Preregistration is required. 

Fall classes: September 4th - December 3rd

They meet at the Flowood Branch on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 11:00 am or 1:30 pm 

Matter of Balance: Matter of Balance is a discussion-based class with light exercise that helps reduce the fear of falling & increases activity levels. The class meets once a week for eight weeks for one & a half hours. The next 8-week course will start February 7 at 5:15 pm. Enrollments will close on February 28, 2024.

Healthy & Strong Program: This program offers education, general health information, and exercise regimens/guidance for people interested in weight loss, hypertension, diabetes support, sports nutrition, and kidney care. It will assist with fitness assessment and implementation; goal education and attainment; general meal planning tips and health alternatives, general guidance on food selection, and education of supplemental intake; assessment of metabolic profile; and, analytical interpretation of blood work when applicable.  

This is a four month program you can register for at any time. The cost is $120 and is offered at the Flowood Branch.

For more information, or to enroll in the program, call Chris at 601.664.1955 or email him at healthintervention@metroymcams.org. 

For more information on our Active Older Adult Programs: Contact Crystal Pierce at HealthyLifestyles@MetroYMCAMS.org or 601-326-0542. 

Steady and Strong Parkinson's Program: An evidence-based wellness program that empowers people with Parkinson’s Disease to live better by using exercise to manage the disease and regain control of movement. Exercise plans are adapted to all levels of the disease.

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 1:15 - 2:15 pm

The program fee is $25 per month and provides a full membership for you and your support partner.