Active Older Adult Fitness Classes
The YMCA of Dodge County offers great fitness class options that are designed to meet the needs of our Senior Members (although anyone can join in on a class). Our classes provide fitness, fun, and a sense of community. Come to workout and to make new friends!
| Member Free AOA Classes | Senior Non-Member Day Pass: $8 (Ages 60+) | Adult Non-Member Day Pass: $12 (Ages 20-59) |
Silver Sneakers® - Classic
Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement, and activity for daily living skills. Handheld weights, elastic tubing with handles, and a ball are offered for resistance; and a chair is used for seated and/or standing support. Class starts with warm-up exercises and stretches. You’ll move to the music as your instructor leads the class through the next series of exercises. Cool-down exercises at the end of class.
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
Silver Sneakers®- Circuit Gold
This class involves a little more aerobic activity than the Silver Sneakers-Classic class. It also aims to build strength, balance and flexibility at a slightly more advanced pace. This class will help prevent osteoporosis, arthritis and the loss of muscle mass through its exercises.
Wednesdays, 8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
Silver Sneakers® - Yoga Gold
Yoga is taught from seated and standing positions to enhance the flow and energy created in combination with restorative breathing exercises. The class offers a variety of safe and effective options designed to increase flexibility and balance to improve each individual’s sense of well-being. Join for fitness, fun, and friends!
Mondays, 9:15 AM - 10:00 AM
Fridays, 8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
Tai Chi Gold
Tai Chi is noncompetitive, self-paced system of gentle physical exercise and stretching. To do Tai Chi, participants performs a series of postures or movements in a slow, graceful manner. Each posture flows into the next without pausing. Participants will learn to feel invigorated, energized, and balanced from the natural, choreographed flow of wellness. Tai Chi also helps with arthritis and fibromyalgia.
January 10 - February 28
Thursday, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM