Seniors

As we age, it is increasingly important to stay active and exercise regularly. At the YMCA, older adults can take advantage of exercise programs designed especially for them and benefit from social events ranging from potlucks to group outings and community service opportunities.

Silver and Fit

All you have to do is bring your Silver and fit card to the Y, fill out a YMCA membership application and then you are part of the Y family!  Please sign up at one of the following locations: Baranco Clark, Paula G. Manship, Charles W. Lamar Jr.

Silver Sneakers

The YMCA is a participant in the Silver Sneakers® Fitness Program offered through the Health Spring and Humana insurance plans.The SilverSneakers® Fitness Program provides a YMCA membership, including access to customized fitness classes, fitness equipment, indoor and outdoor pools, educational seminars and more. SilverSneakers® offers a creative blend of social functions, physical activity and healthy lifestyle changes that allow older adults to take better care of their health. This program also allows older adults to take greater control of their health. Our customized SilverSneakers® classes are designed especially for those wishing to improve their range of motion, balance, flexibility and strength.

For more information, contact us website@ymcabatonrouge.org

Active Older adults at the YMCA also benefit from:

▼ Water aerobics and water therapy classes
▼ Senior strength training
▼ Arthritis relief classes
▼ Saunas, steam rooms and whirlpools
▼ Social clubs
▼ Potlucks
▼ Day trips
▼ Health screenings and seminars
▼ Bible study