REMAiNiNG ACTivE DURING CovID-19

Are you ready to get back to being more active? Are you feeling isolated and need motivation to get going? Two of the most positive benefits the YMCA hears from senior members are the benefits of camaraderie with peers, and how much better they feel when they move more. Now is the perfect time to re-start your wellness journey and join the Y.

Senior programs at the Y cultivate a supportive, engaging, and active environment. At every age and every level of activity, you will find people just like you looking to live a healthier life. When you walk through the doors, you will feel the support and enthusiasm from our staff and members. When you join the Y, you join our Y Family.

As Covid 19 has impacted the nation, the Y too has had to make changes. The Y offers in-person classes and programming, as well as utilizing many interactive and social media platforms as well. Members are Zooming in for classes, taking part in Facebook live programming and enjoying in-person, smaller, social-distanced classes with their classmates. We can offer you whichever method or a combination of classes to get you back in touch with your peers and started on a healthy journey.

A supportive community is a big part of health and wellness. We know now more than ever that we must focus on the whole person the mind, body, and spirit. Just as you cannot out-exercise a bad diet, you also cannot out-exercise a body that needs more self-care. We are the nation’s largest provider of group exercise classes for all ages, all levels and all interests. From low-impact

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exercise and chair classes, stretching and strength training, to indoor cycling, water exercise and yoga, you will find a group class that is fun, supportive and keeps you moving. Outside of exercise classes, we offer periodic blood pressure checks, annual fall prevention programs and screenings, senior luncheons, support groups, caregiver workshops, just to name a few. We also offer additional programming to help folks through their healthy living journey to prevent or manage chronic conditions. We offer exercise and educational programs for cancer survivors, Parkinson’s disease, diabetes, and heart disease as well as nutrition services, quarterly nutrition workshops, and Food Rx programs.

One of the key tenets of the Y is social responsibility. We believe we have a duty to help protect each other. The Y is taking this pandemic very seriously. We have protocols in place to ensure we are keeping ALL members as safe as possible. All staff must have their temperature taken upon entry of the building. Our staff are frequently sanitizing the facilities and equipment before and after use. We are also monitoring programs and facilities to make appropriate decisions as things change daily. In accordance with the recent directive given by the Hamilton County Mayor, anyone entering the YMCA facilities must wear a face covering or mask EXCEPT DURING EXERCISE (including wellness floor, cycle, group exercise classes, pool, etc.). The mandate will not impair your workout experience at the Y, as an exception is in the mandate to allow for those exercising outdoors, in small groups, or adhering to proper social distancing.

The Y also offers financial assistance through scholarships for those who apply and qualify. In addition, many insurance companies provide memberships for their clients. We can ascertain if your insurance provides this benefit.

It is our mission at the YMCA to aim to improve the nation's health and wellbeing by providing programs and activities that promote wellness, reduce risk for disease and help others reclaim their health. These programs and everything else the Y does are in service of making us—our Ys and our communities— better. The result is a country that values health and communities that support healthy choices.

The Y stands out because it is truly for everyone, which is what makes us unique. Our programs, services and initiatives enable kids to realize their potential, prepare teens for college, offer ways for families to have fun together, offer specific programs and services for our seniors and empower people to be healthier in spirit, mind and body; prepare people for employment, welcome and embrace newcomers and help foster a nationwide service ethic.

Call us today for more information or come in for a tour to see first-hand the array of membership opportunities. Visit YMCA.org. To locate the nearest branch today.