ACTIVE OLDER ADULTS (AOA)

(Free for members)

The YMCA’s AOA program offers older adults a variety of classes designed to enhance strength, balance, coordination, and social well-being and activities of daily living. Our program offers (see our AOA monthly calendar for class offerings and times):

Silver Sneakers Land Based Exercise: This class features segments of low-impact aerobics, muscle conditioning and stretching. Range of motion, balance and coordination are also areas that are emphasized.

AOA Water Exercise: Less impact means more comfort…exercise in the water to increase range of motion, flexibility and muscular strength and endurance.

Silver Sneakers YogaStretch: Clear your mind, stretch your muscles and treat your spirit, mind and body to some quiet time. The focus is on stretching, range of motion, balance, relaxation and breathing.

Regularly scheduled social activities make meeting new people easy and fun.

Monthly AOA newsletter provides helpful information about the YMCA, our programs and various health and fitness topics.

Getting off on the right foot: We encourage three orientations at they YMCA to assist in your Health and Wellness Goals as well as to familiarize yourself to our facilities and staff:

• Group Exercise Classes - Try out a group exercise class such as water exercise or the Silver Sneakers Land based exercise.
• Wellness Center - Schedule an appointment with our Wellness Center Staff and they can orientate you to the cardiovascular machines as well as our new Cybex strength training circuit.
• Social Events – Attend a Social event!

For further questions or to make an appointment call Rachel Hazuga (YMCA-La Crosse) at 782-9622 ext 229 or Dawn Adame (YMCA-North) at 783-9622 ext 740.

SilverSneakers Program

• The SilverSneakers® Fitness Program is offered in partnership with select health plans at no additional cost to Medicare-eligible members.  Contact your health insurance provider/health plan to find out if you are eligible.
• Members of the SilverSneakers® Fitness Programs can enjoy the many benefits of being a YMCA member: use the Wellness Center & pool, attend a variety of Active Older Adult classes (water aerobics, yoga and strength training), participate in the SilverSneakers® fitness classes and more.
• Participants interested in enrolling in the SilverSneakers® Fitness Program can stop at the YMCA Member Services Desk or contact Rachel Hazuga YMCA-La Crosse Health & Wellness Director at 608-782-9622 ext 229 or Tammy Addelman, YMCA-North Health & Wellness Director, at 608-783-9622 ext 721.

To view the Active Older Adult Classes please click on the schedules tab above.