The YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg has an active older adult community that puts on and participants in a variety of events each month including Ice Cream Social and Movie, Birthday Celebrations, luncheons, fieldtrips and more! Please see below for a list of upcoming events. For more information please call 727-328-9622.
Active Older Adults/SilverSneakers Classes:
BONE DENSITY STRENGTH TRAINING
Increase your bone density with this awesome strength training class that incorporates slow motion exercises utilizing a variety of equipment including hand weights, body bar, and resist-a-ball.
HAPPY HINGES
This is an opportunity for individuals with bone, muscle, or joint problems to exercise through a water aerobics class that fits their needs. It is a specially designed, low-impact workout consisting of three categories: range of motion, strengthening, and conditioning exercises.The warm water and slow movements can also help relieve pain and stiffness.
LIGHT & LIVELY
Revitalize with this class! A combination of low impact aerobics, strength training, resist-a-ball, and a lot of fun make up this class.
OSTEO PILATES
The class is designed to incorporate safe Pilates exercises into your bone building
program. Exercises are modified, incorporating sound physical therapy principles to build the bones of the most vulnerable areas of the hip and spinal vertebrae.
SILVERSNEAKERS® MUSCULAR STRENGTH
This class is designed to increase your muscular strength, range of movement, and activity for daily living skills. Hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles, and a ball are offered for resistance, and a chair is used for seared and/or standing support.
SILVERSNEAKERS® CARDIO CIRCUIT
Combine fun and fitness to increase your cardiovascular and muscular endurance power with a standing circuit workout. Upper body strength work with hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles, and a ball is alternated with non-impact aerobic choreography. A chair is used for support, stretching, and relaxation exercises.
WATER AEROBICS
Low-impact workout allows you to exercise without adding pressure to your joints. You do not need to know how to swim to participate.
Balance and Strength
Chair-based class designed for seniors to help improve core strength, posture, and balance.