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The YMCA Active Older Adults (AOA) Program focuses on fitness, health and wellness classes, and enrichment programs such as informational talks and educational seminars.
To foster relationship building among our Active Older Adults, we sponsor bus trips, blood pressure reading clinics, game time and a book discussion group, as well as community service projects.
The AOA members enjoy the social component which filters through all of our classes and programs.
An AOA Advisory Committee made up of Y members meets monthly to provide direction, insight and focus for the components of the Active Older Adults Program.
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: Beginner | : Intermediate | : Advanced |
Improve total body fitness, muscular strength and endurance, cardiovascular ability, range of motion for both strength and flexibility. Get ready for Michigan Games in June and Senior Olympics in July. Interval-like sessions will focus on large muscle groups. Perceived effort will be taught as well as usse of heart rate monitors or actual heart rate counting, followed by cool-down, deep breathing instruction and stretching.
Classes offered at:
Portage
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SilverSneakers - Cardio Circuit
Combine fun with fitness to increase your cardiovascular and muscular endurance power with a standing circuit workout. Uses hand-held weights, elastic tubing, and ball for nonimpact aerobic choreography. A chair is offered for support, stretching and relaxation exercises.
Classes offered at:
Maple
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SilverSneakers - Muscular Strength & Range of Movement
SilverSneakers - YogaStretch
Blend three yoga styles creating harmony of movement for the whole body. Performed from a seated and/or standing position. YogaStretch is designed to increase muscular endurance, flexibility and balance thus improving an individual’s sense of well being. A chair is used for support and exercises. Mats are not used.
Classes offered at:
Maple
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Arthritis Deep Water Program
Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program
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