Active Older Adults

Active Older Adults
Discover the benefits of staying active with our tailored classes for active older adults at the YMCA of Greater Indianapolis. Our programs are specifically designed to improve balance, strength and range of motion, helping you maintain a vibrant lifestyle in a community-focused setting.
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Participating in our classes means more than just physical activity; it’s about enriching your lifestyle with health, strength and community connection. Our classes cater specifically to the needs of older adults, providing a safe and supportive environment to foster both physical and mental well-being.
Active Older Adults Programs
SilverSneakers
SilverSneakers is a fitness program specifically aimed at improving the health and well-being of seniors. It offers a variety of exercises and classes designed to increase muscular strength, enhance flexibility and promote cardiovascular health. The program not only focuses on physical health but also incorporates social activities that foster a sense of community among participants.
This class offers a variety of exercises designed to increase muscle strength, range of motion and skills required for daily living activities.
- Increases muscular strength: Builds strength essential for everyday activities.
- Improves flexibility and range of motion: Enhances the ability to move more freely and easily complete daily tasks.
- Promotes social interaction: Encourages peer engagement in a fun and supportive environment.
Experience a standing circuit workout that combines aerobic and strength training to improve your cardiovascular and muscular endurance without the stress of high-impact movements.
- Boosts cardiovascular health: Enhances heart health through aerobic activity.
- Strengthens muscles: Alternates between aerobic and strength training for balanced fitness.
- No impact exercises: Ideal for maintaining joint health while keeping fit.
A fusion of yoga and Pilates that focuses on core muscles, lower-body strength and balance, designed to relax both body and mind.
- Enhances mental and physical balance: Improves balance, reducing the risk of falls.
- Strengthens core and lower body: Focuses on core muscles for better posture and strength.
- Reduces stress: Yoga and Pilates techniques promote mental clarity and reduce anxiety.
This class boosts overall fitness through athletic exercises and muscle-conditioning blocks tailored for more active older adults.
- Improves overall fitness: Increases muscle conditioning and cardiovascular health.
- Enhances functional skills: Boosts agility and daily functional ability.
- Engaging and dynamic: Keeps fitness routine enjoyable and varied.
Stability is key in this class, where exercises focus on strengthening and activating muscles around the ankle, knee and hip joints to improve balance and prevent falls.
- Focus on fall prevention: Specifically designed to improve balance and reaction time.
- Strengthens major joints: Enhances the strength and power around crucial joints.
- Adaptable to fitness levels: Exercises can be modified to suit individual abilities and needs.
Move through a series of seated and standing yoga poses with chair support designed to increase flexibility, balance and range of movement while practicing restorative breathing exercises.
- Increases flexibility and balance: Gently moves through poses that enhance physical balance and flexibility.
- Promotes relaxation: Incorporates breathing exercises for stress reduction and mental clarity.
- Accessible yoga: Chair support makes it safe and accessible for all fitness levels.
Engage in slow, flowing movements that involve shifting your weight in gentle patterns. These movements are developed and designed to improve energy flow and balance.
- Improves balance and coordination: Helps in developing a better sense of body coordination and stability.
- Increases physical awareness: Raises awareness of how your body moves and functions.
- Promotes mental calmness: The slow, deliberate movements are ideal for calming the mind and reducing stress.gently shift your weight
L.I.F.E.
Low Impact For Everyone
The L.I.F.E. program at the YMCA of Greater Indianapolis is specially designed for active older adults seeking a fitness routine that is gentle on the body but effective in maintaining and improving overall health. The program encompasses a variety of classes that focus on different aspects of fitness such as balance, flexibility and strength, all tailored to be low impact and suitable for all fitness levels.
Focus on improving your flexibility and range of motion through gentle stretching exercises, aiding in injury prevention.
- Enhances flexibility: Greatly improves joint and muscle flexibility.
- Reduces injury risk: Prevents common age-related injuries through regular stretching.
- Improves overall well-being: Stretching has overall health benefits, enhancing physical and mental health.
A cardiovascular class that combines current music with high-energy but low-impact moves, followed by core strengthening, balance and flexibility exercises.
- Enhances cardiovascular health: Keeps your heart strong and healthy.
- Low-impact workout: Provides a high-energy workout that’s easy on the joints.
- Fun and motivational: Energizing music and varied routines keep the class enjoyable.
This low-impact, high-energy class focuses on building strength in areas crucial for daily activity. It is specifically tailored for the needs of people aged 50 and over, including prenatal, postpartum and new exercisers.
- Improves muscle strength and endurance: Targets key muscle groups for better overall strength.
- Caters to special needs: Specially designed for older adults and specific life stages.
- Boosts energy and mood: Regular strength training improves both physical and mental health.
Active Older Adults
The Active Older Adults program at the YMCA of Greater Indianapolis caters to seniors looking to maintain or improve their fitness levels, manage their health and enjoy social interaction through a variety of group fitness classes. This program is designed to address the unique needs of aging adults, focusing on enhancing balance, flexibility, muscular strength and cardiovascular health in a supportive and motivating environment.
Enhance Fitness is a proven senior fitness and arthritis management program that combines low-impact movements, strength training and flexibility exercises with a strong community component.
- Arthritis Management: Helps manage and reduce arthritis symptoms and improve joint mobility.
- Improves Physical Function: Targets all major muscle groups to improve overall physical function and endurance.
- Community Support: Encourages participation in a supportive group setting, fostering social connections.
The YMCA’s Aquatics class is designed for older adults who want a low-intensity workout that is easy on the joints and effective in maintaining overall fitness. It is also perfect for beginners or those recovering from injury.
- Joint-Friendly: Provides a safe workout environment that reduces strain on joints compared to land-based exercises.
- Improves Cardiovascular Health: Enhances heart health while being gentle on the body.
- Increases Muscle Strength and Flexibility: Water resistance helps in strengthening muscles and improving flexibility.
This class is tailored for older adults and health seekers aiming to increase their physical activity. It focuses on strength, balance, bone density and range of motion in a small group setting, making it easier to receive personalized attention and support.
- Personalized Attention: Small group settings ensure individualized coaching and support.
- Improves Bone Density: Activities designed to strengthen bones and improve mineral density, crucial for preventing osteoporosis.
- Enhances Balance and Strength: Focuses on exercises that improve stability and muscle strength, reducing the risk of falls.
Recharge Your Fitness
Our classes are conveniently available at various YMCA locations across Greater Indianapolis, including Ascension, Avondale Meadows, Baxter, Benjamin Harrison and more. Thus, no matter where you are, a class is nearby.
Register today or visit one of our locations to reserve your spot in one of our popular classes!
Ascension St. Vincent YMCA in Westfield
Ascension St. Vincent YMCA in Westfield
874 Virginia Rose Avenue Westfield, IN 46074
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Avondale Meadows YMCA
Avondale Meadows YMCA
3908 Meadows Drive Indianapolis, IN 46205
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Baxter YMCA
Baxter YMCA
7900 S. Shelby St. Indianapolis, IN 46227
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Benjamin Harrison YMCA
Benjamin Harrison YMCA
5736 Lee Rd. Indianapolis, IN 46216
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Fishers YMCA
Fishers YMCA
9012 E. 126th St. Fishers, IN 46038
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Hendricks Regional Health YMCA
Hendricks Regional Health YMCA
301 Satori Pkwy Avon, IN 46123
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Irsay Family YMCA at CityWay
Irsay Family YMCA at CityWay
430 S. Alabama Street Indianapolis, IN 46225
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Jordan YMCA
Jordan YMCA
8400 Westfield Blvd. Indianapolis, IN 46240
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OrthoIndy Foundation YMCA
OrthoIndy Foundation YMCA
5315 Lafayette Road Indianapolis, IN 46254
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Ransburg YMCA
Ransburg YMCA
501 N. Shortridge Rd. Indianapolis, IN 46219
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Witham Family YMCA
Witham Family YMCA
2791 N. Lebanon Street Lebanon, IN 46052