YMCA Active Older Adults

Embrace Wellness at Any Age

Fitness, Friendship, and Fun for Seniors - Stay Healthy, Active, and Engaged with YMCA Programs

At the YMCA, we believe staying active and engaged is key to living a healthy and fulfilling life. Our Active Older Adult (AOA) programs offer a variety of fitness classes, including water aerobics, yoga, and stretching, along with social activities such as potlucks and games. These programs are designed to promote physical health, mental well-being, and meaningful connections. Join us for a welcoming environment where you can improve your fitness, meet new friends, and embrace wellness at any age.

Group Ex Schedule

View Events

Benefits of Staying Active as an Older Adult

Discover how purposeful movement and supportive programming at the YMCA can improve strength, flexibility, balance, and overall quality of life.

Improve Strength, Flexibility, and Balance

Regular movement helps maintain muscle strength, flexibility, and balance, all essential for older adults who want to stay independent and active. Our Active Older Adults programs incorporate safe, guided exercises that focus on stretching, gentle resistance, and functional movement to support everyday activities and reduce fall risk. Whether you’re returning to fitness or starting fresh, these sessions help you feel more confident in your body.

Comfortable, Senior-Friendly Exercise Routines

The YMCA’s classes are designed with older adults in mind, offering options for people at a variety of fitness levels. From chair workouts for seniors to standing balance and mobility activities, every movement is presented in a way that’s easy to follow and adaptable. These gentle programs provide a supportive environment where you can move at your own pace and enjoy the benefits of exercise in a way that feels right for you.

Safe Movement for Every Ability

Not all exercise needs to be high-intensity to be valuable. Our stretching exercises for seniors and chair exercises for the elderly provide excellent ways to increase flexibility, improve circulation, and support joint health, all without strain. These low-impact activities are ideal for participants seeking a comfortable, enjoyable way to stay active, especially those with mobility limitations or changing physical needs.

AOA Group Exercise Schedule

We offer a variety of opportunities, including fitness classes like water aerobics and specialized senior workouts to enhance strength and flexibility.

Group Ex Schedule

Brown Bag Bus

Feeding Those Who Need It Most

“We are working to address a vital community need of food insecurity by meeting people where they are and truly becoming a Y without walls.”

- AJ Hernandez, President & CEO YMCA of Greater Montgomery

AVAILABLE TO ALL

Find Your Purpose. Find Your Y.

Each year, over 400 volunteers and staff participate in our Annual Support Campaign to raise funds ensuring everyone, regardless of background, has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. Donations provide financial assistance for kids and families in need, supporting programs that address community needs. 100% of donations directly fund life-changing experiences in Montgomery and Elmore Counties.

The Y is for All

Financial Assistance

We are committed to keeping the Y accessible to all, thanks to the generous support of our members, donors, and volunteers. If you need financial assistance, visit a Member Service Center or download the application form and follow the instructions.

Application