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
| MONDAY | TUESDAY | WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | FRIDAY | SATURDAY | SUNDAY |
| Shallow Water Fitness 8:00 am Deborah |
Shallow Water Fitness 8:00 am Deborah |
Shallow Water Fitness 8:00 am Deborah |
Shallow Water Fitness 8:00 am Deborah |
Deep Water Aerobics 8:15 am Chris |
Shallow Water Fitness 8:00 am |
Yoga 3:00 pm |
| Mat Pilates 9:00am Rita |
Shallow Water Fitness 9:00 am Deborah |
Deep Water Aerobics 8:15 am Chris |
Shallow Water Fitness 9:00 am Deborah |
Shallow Water Fitness 9:00 am Amy M. |
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| Deep Water Aerobics 8:15 am Chris |
Functional Yoga 11:00 am Andrea |
Shallow Water Fitness 9:00 am Amy M. |
Strong and Sculpted 10:00 am Whitney |
Silver Sneakers Classic 10:00 am Gwen |
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| Shallow Water Fitness 9:00 am Amy M. |
Line dancing 10:00 am Ken |
Functional Yoga 11:00 am Tereza |
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| Silver Sneakers Classic 10:00 am Gwen |
Silver Sneakers Classic 10:00 am Gwen |
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| Linedancing Intro 10:00 am Ken |
Yoga 5:15 pm Tereza |
Silver Sneakers Yoga/Stretch 11:15 am Gwen |
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| Line dancing 6:00 pm Ken |
All Levels Flow 6:00 pm Skye |
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.
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.
Blood Pressure Monitoring Program: The YMCA’s blood pressure self-monitoring program is designed to help adults with hypertension lower and manage their blood pressure.
The four-month program focuses on regular home self-monitoring of one’s blood pressure using proper measuring techniques, one-on-one consultations with a trained Healthy Heart Ambassador, support, and group-based nutrition education for better blood pressure management.
The program fee is $120/$30 per month until December 31, 2024. For more information, call Chris at 601.664.1955 or email healthintervention@metroymcams.org.
WHO QUALIFIES? Must be 18 years old or older, be diagnosed with high blood pressure or currently taking antihypertensive medication, and must not have experienced a recent cardiac event.
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.
