Senior-Focused Classes

Stay Healthy + Have Fun!

Whether you’re looking to increase strength, recover from an injury, relieve arthritis pain, or just to connect and have fun with your peers, the Y offers programs perfect for older adults. Read about our senior-focused classes by scrolling down, or click the buttons below to check out what we offer and Sign Up!

Questions about Group Fitness? Contact Zach Wilson, Assistant Director of Health + Wellness, at [email protected] or 802-652-8183.


Interested in activities that reduce stress on your joints? Consider the water-based programs offered in our warm Program Pool. Click the button below to view our Aquatic Fitness classes.

Current classes

All classes are FREE for Members or $15 adult, $10 senior for Non-Members. Please sign up for classes through the Group Fitness schedule (button above).


Active Older Fitness

Challenge your body through a series of cardio, resistance, and core training exercises in this safe, effective workout designed especially for you! Chairs are available to compliment your core workout or to provide extra support as needed.

Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 9:00 – 10:00am


Balance, Mobility + Core

Improve balance, mobility, and core through movements that increase joint stability, enhance posture and form, and employ core strength to better support an active lifestyle and reduce your risks for falls and fall-related injuries. Mat required for core work, followed by standing balance exercises.

Tuesday, 9:00 – 10:00am


Balance Boot Camp

Come move, groove, and improve your balance skills! Emphasis will be placed on static and dynamic balance challenges along with functional strengthening to help improve overall mobility and reduce fall risk, all within a safe and supportive environment. Hand support provided and all levels welcome. 

Beginner, Saturday 12:30 – 1:15pm; Advanced, Saturday, 11:30am – 12:15pm – 10:00am


Feldenkrais

The Feldenkrais Method® has been taught around the world since the 1950’s with the goal of improving human life through better movement, sensation, posture and breathing. Feldenkrais uses gentle movement, slow repetitive actions, and the constant reminder to “do less” to increase body awareness. It helps you learn new ways to allow your body to work more efficiently and to relieve fears, tension, and stress.   

Tuesday, 10:15 – 11:15am


Mindful Movement

Move, flow, and stretch while using the optional assistance of a chair. Meditate, relax, and connect. For active older adults.   

Wednesday + Friday, 9:45 – 10:30am


Movement for Longevity

Come explore your joint mobility, cardiovascular strength, static and dynamic balance, movement patterns, and functional strength to work towards greater ease with daily activity. All class activities are modifiable and for all ages but the ability to get up and down from the floor is required. Taught by a certified Physical Therapist Assistant. 

Thursday, 8:45 – 10:00am


Senior Strength

Improve your strength, cardiovascular endurance, balance and mobility and challenge your body in new targeted ways through specially designed workouts. 

Tuesday + Thursday, 8:30 – 9:15am


Strong Bones, Strong Bodies

This introductory strength training class is led by a Physical Therapist with a focus on bone health and the aging process . We will explore exercise through movement, free weights, body weight, resistance bands, Yoga asanas and great music! 

Wednesday, 8:30 – 9:30am


Tai Chi

Meditation in motion. Move through a series of gentle, fluid low-impact movements with a focus on breathing through this ancient Chinese Art that eases arthritic pain and improves balance and mobility.

Tuesday + Thursday, 10:15 – 11:15am


Whole Body Fitness by a PT

Weekly focus on different areas (balance, posture, hips, back, etc.) this whole body fitness class will get you up and moving, all while implementing best practice from a Doctor of Physical Therapy. Come join this specific offering to get stronger and move better! 

Sunday, 8:15 – 9:15am


Yoga

We offer many types of Yoga throughout the week — including Chair Yoga, Morning Yoga, Yoga Conditioning, and more! Find a class that works for you and reduce stress and tension. Bring your own mat, towel and water. 

A variety of classes offered daily at the Y. Please check the group fitness schedule to find the class right for you!


Zumba Gold

The design of the class introduces easy-to-follow Zumba® choreography that focuses on balance, range of motion and coordination. Come ready to sweat, and prepare to leave empowered and feeling strong. Class focuses on all elements of fitness: cardiovascular, muscular conditioning, flexibility and balance! 

Wednesday, 10:15-11:15am


Also see Aquatic Fitness Classes for more aquatic wellness and fitness programs.

Feldenkrais

The Feldenkrais Method® has been taught around the world since the 1950’s with the goal of improving human life through better movement, sensation, posture and breathing. Feldenkrais uses gentle movement, slow repetitive actions, and the constant reminder to “do less” to increase body awareness. It helps you learn new ways to allow your body to work more efficiently and to relieve fears, tension, and stress.

Who can benefit from practicing Feldenkrais?

1. Anyone choosing (or forced into) a mode of doing less because of injury. Feldenkrais expressly forbids striving to succeed, so the slow, sometimes micro movements can inform the nervous system without exertion.

2. Extreme athletes looking for incremental improvement in their area of expertise. Feldenkrais can help individuals find their body in a different way.

3. People with repetitive motion issues that can be helped to use some parts of their bodies more and other parts less.

4. Anyone who wants to move more but has spent years avoiding it, and needs to start small and slow.


Classes are held Tuesdays at 10:15am in Studio B. Register for the class before 8:00am on Tuesday.


Instructor: Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner Gillian Franks