The Y offers a wide variety of exercise programs for active older adults. Our exercise programs are appropriate for adults 50+, those returning to exercise and those who are new to exercise. Offerings include the SilverSneakers® Fitness Program as well as popular classes for older adults such as Moving for Better Balance and Chair Stretching.
SILVERSNEAKERS CLASSES
You do not have to be a SilverSneakers member to attend the following classes. Likewise, our SilverSneakers members can attend any Y fitness classes—not just our SilverSneakers classes.
Chair Stretching
Designed for seniors and older adults, this popular class leads you through a complete series of seated and standing stretches. Chair support is offered to safely perform a variety of movements designed to increase flexibility, balance and range of movement. Restorative breathing exercises and a final relaxation are the icing on the cake and help promote stress reduction and mental clarity.
SilverSneakers Classic
Combine fun and fitness to increase your cardiovascular and muscular endurance power with a standing circuit workout. Upper-body strength work with hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles and a ball is alternated with low-impact aerobic choreography. A chair is offered for standing support, stretching and relaxation exercises.
SilverSneakers Fundamentals
A great way to get started for beginning exercisers, or the place to stay if you prefer a smaller classroom setting. A chair is provided for seated and/or standing support.
SilverSneakers Yoga
SilverSneakers Yoga will move your whole body through a complete series of seated and standing yoga poses. Chair support is offered to safely perform a variety of seated and standing postures designed to increase flexibility, balance and range of movement. Restorative breathing exercises and final relaxation will promote stress reduction and mental clarity.
SilverSneakers Circuit
Combine fun and fitness to increase your cardiovascular and muscular endurance power with a standing circuit workout. Upper-body strength work with hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles and a SilverSneakers ball is alternated with low-impact aerobic choreography. A chair is offered for standing support, stretching and relaxation exercises.
SilverSneakers Splash
Activate your urge for variety! SilverSneakers Splash offers fun, shallow-water movement to improve agility and flexibility while addressing cardiovascular, strength and endurance conditioning. No swimming ability is required, and kickboards and other aquatic equipment are used to improve strength, balance and coordination.
MORE ACTIVE OLDER ADULT CLASSES
Moving For Better Balance
The Better Balance class is a research-based model endorsed by the Center for Disease Control, teaching older adults balance skills and good body alignment by using coordinated and flowing movements. You will feel stronger, have better balance, enjoy greater flexibility and feel more confident after completing this Tai Chi-inspired program.
Pilates & Yoga Fusion
Fused elements of Pilates and yoga for a balanced strength and flexibility workout.
Tai Chi
Develop strength, flexibility, and coordination with an emphasis on achieving greater mental awareness, self-confidence, and calmness.
Tai Chi for Arthritis & Falls Prevention
For people with or without arthritis, Tai Chi for Arthritis & Falls Prevention is a good way to start or continue your journey to better health. It is an enjoyable and safe set of forms, which delivers many health benefits including decreased blood pressure, increased balance, happiness. All levels of fitness are welcome. Class can be done standing or seated or both.
Yoga - Flow
Wake up with gentle postures to warm your body and work into a more vigorous practice, intention setting and relaxation. Join us for a peaceful and grounded start to your day.
Yoga - Gentle
Gentle strengthening, balance, flexibility and relaxation.
PREVENTION & HEALING
These programs focus on a variety of conditions, helping participants get healthier, build strength and balance, gain knowledge and target their specific needs.
EVENTS
The Y hosts family-friendly activities, member meet-ups such as fitness workshops, knitting and art clubs, community events and more.
Join Our Team
We all need purpose and connection — even in retirement or as we transition into retirement. Find meaning, purpose and satisfaction while contributing to your community and the Y cause. The Y has part-time and full-time opportunities in a variety of areas, including summer camp and after-school programs, membership, aquatics, sports and wellness. Flexible scheduling options, a fun community and free or reduced Y memberships make the Y an ideal employer for older adults.