Health & Wellness

Become Your Best Self

Being healthy means more than simply being physically active. It’s about maintaining a balanced spirit, mind and body. The Y is a place where you can work toward that balance by challenging yourself to learn a new skill or hobby, fostering connections with friends through our lifelong learning programs, or bringing your loved ones closer together through our many family-centered activities. At the Y, it’s not about the activity you choose as much as it is about the benefits of living healthier on the inside as well as the outside.

Health & Wellness Center Rules

All youth under the age of 16 MUST complete the Youth Certification Class prior to using ANY fitness center. CLICK HERE for the complete youth policy.

Youth Fitness Certification Class

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Personal Training

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Sessions	Member Fee	Non-Member Fee
1	$20	$30
5	$80	$130
10	$144	$224

Sessions	Member Fee	Non-Member Fee
1	$35	$55
5	$136	$180
10	$240	$330

Evidenced Based Health Initiatives

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Programs Offered Include:

Rock Steady Boxing for Parkinson’s Disease Management: Class offered on Mondays and Thursdays at 1:30pm. Pre-registration is required. All interested participants should contact Fred Farlow to register for class at 336-848-5212. All are welcome - you do not have to be a YMCA member to participate in this program.

Walk With Ease: The Arthritis Foundation’s Walk With Ease Program is a community-based physical activity and self-management education program. While walking is the central activity, Walk With Ease is a multi-component program that also includes health education, stretching and strengthening exercises, and motivational strategies. The program includes a guidebook and a walking schedule to get you safely moving toward better health. Pre-registration is required, please contact shannon@lexingtonymca.com for more information.

Better Balance: Older adults and those with chronic health conditions often feel they must accept impaired balance and limited mobility- this is not true. You can build strength, improve balance and gain confidence in your mobility through Better Balance. This evidence-based instructor-led group program is designed to help improve your strength, balance , flexibility and mobility through slow, therapeutic movements based on Tai Chi. Pre-registration is required, please contact shannon@lexingtonymca.com for more information.

Tai Chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention: Tai Chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention: Based on the Sun style of tai chi, Tai Chi for Arthritis for Fall Prevention (TCAFP) is easy to learn, effective and safe. It improves flexibility, muscle strength, increases heart/lung activity, aligns posture, and improves balance. One of the great aspects of Tai Chi is its integration of the mind and body, helping to relax the body, improve cognitive functions, and relieve stress.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR EBHI

Interested in learning more about what other opportunities are available for Active Older Adults? Click below.

CLICK HERE FOR AOA INFO

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