The Maplewood Family YMCA offers a wide array of fitness & recreational activities for our Active Older Adults.  Many of our special events are open to the community so that you may participate with your friends.  The following is only a portion of the activities we offer.  Please call the Member Service Center for details on special events.

Arthritis Aquafit
Exercises designed by the Arthritis Foundation and the YMCA are performed in shallow water to increase flexibility, while decreasing pain and stiffness in joints. The range of motion is non- stressful and a good way to improve the quality of your everyday life.

Gentle Yoga
This relaxing program offers slow stretching and strengthening of the body to improve posture and focus the mind.  The class will include instruction on proper breathing, meditation and relaxation techniques.

Silver Sneakers I
Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises desigend to increase 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 seated and/or standing support.

SilverSneakers Silver Splash
Activate your aqua exercise urge for variety!  SilverSplash offers LOTS of fun and shallow water moves to improve agaility, flexibility and cardiovascular endurance.  No swimming ability is required , and a special Silver Sneakers kickboard is used to develop strength, balance and coordination.