Active Older Adults
The Hampshire Regional YMCA 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! Most Active Older Adult classes are included with your Senior Adult or Senior Couple membership.

Qigong
(Members Only, Free)

Qigong (pronounced Chi Gung) is an ancient Chinese health maintenance practice, currently growing in popularity throughout the western world. Qi (chi) is "life force" or energy and Gong means long time study or cultivation. Qigong is the precursor to Tai Chi and all the martial arts. It's a way to work with and move qi. Acupuncturists work with qi to effect healing and promote well-being, but you can move this energy yourself, by learning simple movements, meditation, breathing practices and self-applied massage, seated or standing. Qigong is easy, energizing, and deeply satisfying. Wear loose clothing and comfortable shoes.

Wednesday 10:15-11:15 in Studio 2

ACTIVE OLDER ADULT CHAIR FITNESS

This class starts with a warm-up and gentle stretches, progresses to a non-impact aerobics segment and then moves into exercises using a chair to work on balance and muscular strength. This workout, set to fun music, focuses on the importance of bone, balance, coordination and mind fitness!

Tu, Th 10:10-11:00am (Studio 1)
Members Only: Free

Senior Fitness

This class if for men and women who are 60and older and is designed to increase muscle tone, flexibility, and improve circulation. Enjoy a happier, healthier, more productive life! This fun workout includes a cardiovascular (aerobic) segment, muscle conditioning, and flexibility training.

Tu, Th 9am-10am (Studio 1)
Members Only: FREE

ACTIVE OLDER ADULT YOGA

The pace will be slow as you learn to work safely and precisely, stretching and extending deeply. This class is ideal or, but not limited to those individuals who are new to yoga or concerned about age, fitness level or weight.

Monday: 10:30am