Silver Sneakers
We are proud to offer 3 Silver Sneakers Programs Open to all YMCA members. Register online by clicking button below or at the front desk.
Silver Sneakers – Classic
SS Classic is designed to increase strength, range of motion, agility, balance and coordination. It helps improve functional capacities and physical fitness levels while providing a sense of well-being. Each class begins with a warm-up, muscular strength and endurance work, a cool down, and a final stretch. Tools used in this class include a chair, hand-held weights, resistance tubing with handles, and a silver sneakers ball. All exercises can be performed seated or standing. Modifications are demonstrated and encouraged to give each participant a positive experience. SS Cardio does not offer floor work.
Silver Sneakers – Cardio
SS Cardio is designed for those who demonstrate consistent skills in agility, balance, and coordination. The class strives to improve cardiovascular endurance and muscular strength and endurance. Standing, low impact choreography which can include line-dancing is alternated with standing upper-body strength work with hand-held weights, resistance tubing with handles, and a silver sneakers ball. A chair is used to add support as needed and also during the final stretching. Modifications are demonstrated and encouraged to give each participant a positive experience. SS Cardio does not offer floor work.
Silver Sneakers – Yoga
SS Yoga offers a therapeutic combination of several yoga styles specifically tailored for older adults. The class moves the body through a complete series of seated and standing stretches and poses. Chair support is offered to safely perform a variety of postures designed to increase flexibility, strength, range of motion, and balance while encouraging mind-body integration. Deep-breathing exercises and a final relaxation promote stress reduction and mental clarity. All stretches and poses can be done seated or standing. Modifications are demonstrated and encouraged to give each participant a positive experience. Silver Sneakers Yoga does not offer floor work.
