Aging-Well Adults

The Y offers classes geared for adults of all fitness levels and ages. We know you will find a class that is fun, supportive and keeps you moving to get a great workout while you make a new friends and reconnect with current ones. 

Flexible Strength Active Adult Program at the Central Va YMCA

Flexible Strength

Fit ball, Yoga and Pilates mat work is the base of this class. A great opportunity to reduce stress while increasing strength, flexibility, balance, coordination, and muscle tone. A true core workout (abdominal and lower back) mixed with upper and lower body conditioning. Finishing with a lengthy stretch, your workout is complete!

 
Cross Training Lite Aging Well Adult Program at the Lynchburg YMCA

Cross Training Lite

Very low impact movements designed to strengthen your heart and lungs along with weight bearing activities to improve bone density and muscle tone.

 
Beginner Yoga Classes for Seniors in Lynchburg VA

Beginner Yoga

This class is suitable for both beginners and for those with some experience and will include basic breathing exercises (pranayama), foundational poses, sun salutations, and deep relaxation.

 
Pure Stretch Senior Programs at the Lynchburg Virginia YMCA

Pure Stretch

Designed to improve your balance, strength and flexibility.

 
Gentle Yoga Program for Aging Well Adults at the Central VA YMCA

Gentle Yoga

A modified Yoga practice utilizing props and chair to aid those needing a little extra care with the movements and poses. Focuses on connecting the breath to movement and improving posture and range of motion. Modifications are provided for all skill levels and capabilities.

 
Morning Yoga Classes available at the Central Virginia YMCA

AM Yoga

Start your day with a guided practice including gentle yoga flows, breathing exercises and postures. This class energizes the body and awakens the mind. Suitable for all ages and skill levels.

 
strength flexibility and balance classes at the central va ymca

AOA Balance & Restore

We will look at the whole body and the importance of strength, flexibility, posture, core strength and recovery. This class is formatted to be done with a smaller group of people due to the type of exercise being concentrated on. Students attending should be very familiar with all side effects of medications they are taking. Balance and Restore is not intended to take the place of any type of physical therapy that individuals are currently doing.

 
Tai Chi at the Central Virginia YMCA

Tai Chi

In Tai Chi a series of postures or movements are performed in a slow, graceful manner. This ancient art form has been proven to increase concentration, improve balance & strength, and relax the nervous system. CHAIR tai chi will utilize the chair.

 
Core Exercise Programs for Seniors in Lynchburg

Core

Interval training for your core, abdominal, and back.

 
Easy Rider Cycling Class at the YMCA for Seniors

Easy Rider & Cycle

A special cycle class geared toward riders that need a more “moderate” workout – special attention to bike set-up prior to class is encouraged.

 
Muscle Strength Courses for Seniors at Central Va YMCA

Muscle

A resistance training workout utilizing weights, tubing, and body bars. A great metabolism booster. Build the muscle to BURN THE FAT!!!!

 
Barre Fusion Senior Exercise and Wellness Programs at the Lynchburg YMCA

Barre Fusion

This class infuses elements of Pilates, Ballet, and total body conditioning with controlled movements. This class will use the BARRE, light weights, resistance bands, fit balls and may include a cardiovascular element. No dance experience is necessary.

 
Stott Pilates Classes at the Central Va YMCA for Seniors

Stott Pilates

Stott Pilates is a contemporary, anatomically-based approach to Joseph Pilates’ original exercise method. Its exercises safely deliver optimal strength, flexibility and endurance, without adding bulk. This stress-relieving method will be performed on a mat using such equipment as the fitness circle, foam roller, blocks, straps, balls, and Thera-bands to appropriately modify the exercises for various fitness levels.

 
Community Health Programs at Central Virginia YMCA

Community Health

The YMCA of Central Virginia offers a variety of chronic disease prevention and management programs.