Our programs accommodate a wide variety of interests and functional abilities of Active Older Adults and are designed to keep them active, stay healthy, and socially connected. 

ACTIVE OLDER ADULTS CLASSES AT THE SHERIDAN COUNTY YMCA:

Contact:
Jennifer Covolo, Health & Wellness Director
jcovolo@sheridanymca.org

ACTIVE OLDER ADULT CARDIO AND STRENGTH
Intensity: Low to Moderate

Join this safe and interactive program that is invigorating for baby boomers and seniors. With lots of on-the-floor movement variety in the gym and easy to use strength circuit machines.

ACTIVE TOGETHER
Intensity: Low to High
*Active Older Adults, Youth ages 16 & older, Adults

All the training you need – cardio, strength, balance & flexibility in just one hour. Get stronger & healthier with inspiring music, adjustable dumbbells, weight plates, body weight and simple athletic movements.

BALANCE & FLEX TOGETHER
Intensity Moderate
*Active Older Adults, Youth ages 16 & older, Adults

Grow longer & stronger with invigorating 60 minute mind-body workout. It incorporates yoga & pilates fundamentals with athletic training for balance, mobility, flexibility and the core.

BLOOD PRESSURE CHECK
Active Older Adults, Youth ages 16 & older, Adults

Free blood pressure checks at the Y the second Wednesday of each month. Stop by between 8:30-10:30am and 4:00-6:00pm.

CALMING YOGA FLOW
Intensity: Low
*Active Older Adults, Youth ages 16 & older, Adults

This class provides an opportunity to release physical & mental stress brought on throughout the day. Beginners are welcome and modifications will be offered.

CARDIO MIX AND STRENGTH
*Active Older Adults, Youth ages 16 & older, Adults

Come spend 60 minutes mixing things up by varying cardio and strength workouts in this cross-training program. This class will introduce participants to a wide array of programs available at the Y. Members will gain confidence in their abilities and comfort in different settings.

CORE, STRETCH & BALANCE
Intensity: Low to Moderate
*Active Older Adults, Youth ages 16 & older, Adults

Optimize your body awareness & good posture while increasing core strength with traditional abdominal exercises while integrating stretching techniques to lengthen muscles to improve flexibility and balance.

ENHANCE®FITNESS
*Active Older Adults

This is an evident-based class that includes cardiovascular, strength training, balance and flexibility as well as fostering strong social relationships between participants. Enhance Fitness is geared toward older adults. Those with a chronic condition, such as arthritis, need not worry; you will never have to do anything that hurts. Participants can use chairs for support if necessary. There is no fee for 16 consecutive weeks for both Members and Community Members. Registration includes paperwork to be completed by the first class. 

F.E.S. Bike (Functional Electrical Stimulation)
*Individuals 16 years & older

The Y strives to reach out to everyone regardless of physical ability. The F.E.S. bike stands for Functional Electrical Stimulation and this exercise mode addresses a need of people with neurological conditions. The bikes provide an exercise option for people with M.S., Parkinson’s, Spinal Cord Injury, Cerebral Palsy, Brain Injury, Stroke and Benign Tremors. The Sheridan County YMCA is the only facility in our 5-state area that has F.E.S. bikes for public use. Through controlled pulses of electrical current, peripheral nerves are stimulated which results in muscles contracting and moving the cranks on the bike. Dynamic motor support in the bike is integrated with the electrical stimulation to ensure patterned activity regardless of individual’s muscle strength or ability to move the arms or legs. Ages: 16 and older for people with neurological conditions

FITNESS 101
*Active Older Adults, Youth ages 16 & older, Adults

This class is for those who aren’t sure where to begin and want to earn more about fitness and wellness. This 6 week program will have both educational & physical components that change focus on a week to week basis so you can find what is most interesting to you and set up for success in living a healthy lifestyle. There is no fee for 6 consecutive weeks for both Members and Community Members. Registration includes paperwork to be completed by the first class.

HEALTH RISK ASSESSMENT w/blood pressure
*Active Older Adults, Youth ages 16 & older, Adults

Focus not just on physical health, but emotional and mental well-being and other factors that may be impacting your health. Identify existing and future rusks based on your lifestyle habits that impact health and measures your readiness to change.

**must complete wellness panel blood draw at medical facility**

INDIVIDUAL COACHING
*Active Older Adults, Youth ages 16 & older, Adults

True health and wellness is about so much more than the food you eat and how you move your body. Many people already have ideas about the areas in their life they might like to work on, but health coaches go beyond the “what” and help explore the “why.” Let a coach help you explore and identify barriers so you can work together to formulate a plan on how to work around them with less stress.

LIVESTRONG at the YMCA
*Active Older Adults, Youth ages 16 & older, Adults

This program is committed to reaching out to cancer survivors who deserve the opportunity to reclaim or gain their health following their cancer diagnosis and beyond. The 12-week program is free, takes place in a clean and supportive environment and is facilitated by specially trained instructors. The goal of this program is to provide cancer survivors with a unique healing experience. It is open to all cancer survivors whether newly diagnosed or 20 years out.

PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT
*Active Older Adults, Youth ages 16 & older, Adults

By participating in a physical assessment of push-ups, curl-ups, flexibility and a 1-mile walk test, you will set your baseline of physicality so you can test against yourself. Remember, it’s you versus you.

SMALL GROUP TRAINING
Intensity: Moderate
*Active Older Adults, Youth ages 16 & older, Adults

In this class you will gain the confidence to move from exercise to exercise as you learn a variety of safe lifting techniques to help achieve your goals.

3D BODY SCANNING
*Active Older Adults, Youth ages 16 & older, Adults

STYKU uses 3D body scanning technology to measure body data and composition. Get away from simply looking at the number on the scale and start visualizing the difference. It’s fast and non-invasive, provides data that makes sense and allows you to track progress. Pay individually or purchase a package.

WEIGHT EXPRESS FOR WOMEN
Intensity: Low to Moderate
*Active Older Adults, Youth ages 16 & older, Adults

This class focuses on introducing women to strength training, weight lifting techniques and building confidence in using the strength circuit machines. Alternative exercises are offered for individual success of full-body training in a short time frame.

YOGA
Intensity: Low to Moderate
*Active Older Adults, Youth ages 16 & older, Adults

Discover yoga poses, body alignment and safety, terminology, breathing techniques, flexibility, strength and mental preparation in this motivating and empowering class.

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