ACTIVE OLDER ADULTS

Baby Boomers and Beyond

At the Y, we are focused on healthy living at all ages. Physical fitness and an active lifestyle has been proven to help prevent heart disease, prevent multiple cancers, reduce stress, and increase life expectancy. The benefits of belonging to the Y keep getting better with age.  Please see below for information on SILVER SNEAKERS AND RENEW ACTIVE.

Y CLASSES WE THINK YOU’LL ENJOY
(but not limited to)

Aquatics Classes

Music & Mermaids- 25Y Pool
Low-impact, full-body cardio conditioning with an emphasis on maintaining flexibility.

Arthritis – 25Y Pool
A shallow water class, focused on maintaining joint mobility. This class utilizes low-impact exercises and stretches to work on all parts of the body, from the knees and shoulders, all the way down to the small joints in the fingers.

WaveFit – Shallow water – 25Y Pool
Improve cardio and core strength with dynamic movements and exercises in shallow water, with the option to incorporate water weights. 

Aqua Foundations – Deep water – 50M Pool
This class is perfect for beginners or those who are looking for an easy way to stay active. It is a low-impact, deep water class focusing on fundamental water exercises to improve mobility, balance, and strength.

Strength & Flow – Deep water – 50M Pool
This deep-water class blend resistance exercises with movements designed to build muscle tone, endurance, and flexibility.

Afternoon Energize – Deep water – 50M Pool
This is a lively class for those looking for a higher intensity workout after lunch. This class focuses on dynamic cardio exercises to get your blood flowing in a fun way.

Tidal Wave – This is a dynamic, full body workout that integrates both low and high intensity exercises to condition and improve the overall strength and tone of the body.

H2O Bootcamp – This is a circuit-style workout that incorporates a variety of exercises and techniques to improve cardiovascular health and core strength & stability. 

Aqua Kickboxing – This is an upbeat class that combines land-based martial arts techniques and cardio exercises with the benefits of reduced stress and impact provided by the water.

Sports

Pickleball
This popular paddle sport is played indoors in our gymnasium. Clinics, league and free play available.

Archery (Fee)
Learn the skill of using a bow to shoot arrows in this individually paced cl ass for adults.

Paddle Tennis (Fee)
Our heated outdoor platform tennis courts are available for clinics, leagues, and free play.

Wellness Classes

Core & Stretch
Complete a variety of stretches covering the entire body, then work to strengthen your core muscles.

Strong & Lean
This 45-minute class fuses lighter intensity strength training with some Barre work and standing core exercises.

SilverSneakers Classic
Move through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement and activities for daily living. Chairs available for seated or standing support.

SilverSneakers Stability
Get moving in a safe way, with an added focus on improving balance using chair support.

Fit & Functional
A low-impact, energetic cardio class infused with strength training and balance work. Emphasis is on foot, knee, and hip alignment. Safe for everyone and intense enough for all fitness levels.

Tai Chi
A gentle body-mind-spirit cultivation consisting of a series of slow and meditative dance-like movements that help to increase stamina and vitality, reduce stress, and enhance the immune system.

Chair Yoga
Perform yoga poses while seated or using a chair for balance. Boost your strength, flexibility, and mental well­ being.

Gentle Yoga
A slow-paced class that moves through a series of gentle yoga postures connecting movement to breath promoting relaxation, flexibility, and recovery. Class ends with a guided deep relaxation.

Mah Jongg Club

American Mah Jongg is a variation on the ancient Chinese game of strategy, skill, and luck. The objective of the game is to be the first to match tiles to a specific hand from the National Mah Jongg League card by drawing and discarding tiles. Once enough participants sign up, we will set up weekly games so you can meet and connect with other members who enjoy playing the game! $10 fee. Questions? Please contact Rhoda Kasparek at rkasparek@riverbrookymca.org 

Silver Sneakers
Renew Active

SENIORS MAY QUALIFY FOR FREE Y MEMBERSHIPS 

The Riverbrook Regional Y is offering the Tivity Health SilverSneakers® Fitness Program AND Renew Active to enable people 65 and older to take control of their health and well-being. Older adults who are eligible to participate in these fitness program may qualify for a free Y membership through their health care provider.

Individuals wishing to join SilverSneakers® or Renew Active must first contact their health insurance provider to confirm that their health plan qualifies them for the free Y membership. The next steps include stopping at the Y’s front desk to complete an enrollment form, have your photo taken and obtain your Y membership ID card.

With your SilverSneakers® or Renew Active membership, you have full access to the Y Fitness Center, swimming pools, gymnasium, and group exercise classes. 

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PLEASE NOTE: The Silver Sneakers and Renew Active memberships DO NOT include reciprocity at other YMCAs unless they offer these programs. Free guest passes and Child Watch services are not included.