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Active Older Adults

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Joint Ventures - This is an Arthritis Foundation Program designed to accommodate the abilities  
                                  of individuals with arthritis and other related diseases.  This program is taught
                                  in a group setting with activities and exercises to encourage self care, provide
                                  social interaction, improve muscular strength, endurance and flexibility, maintain
                                  independence, manage pain and relieve pain symptoms of arthritis. Its a great place
                                  to have a good time, make friends and get together  once a month for lunch.

SilverSplash®/    -   This is an fitness class designed to enhance each individuals quality of life
SilverSneakers®      and daily functions.  This is more cardio than Joint Ventures. SilverSplash® is                                         the aquatics portion of the program  - SilverSneakers® is a chair-assisted work-
                                        out class designed especially  for older adults who need to get into shape and
                                        reduce fatigue.

Cost per Class:
~YMCA Members - Free
Non-Members - $24.00/month
~Non-Member Couple (married) - $34.00/month

 Did you Know...

Strength training (briefly working your muscles on a regular basis a little more than they are
accustomed to working) is the primary weapon against aging, and all the complications that come
along with it.

Osteoporosis - Once thought to only slow down bone loss, strength training is now known to ADD
bone density.

Arthritic Pain - According to research, strength training is one of the best ways to get relief
from your arthritis!

Diabetes - Poor glucose metabolism associated with Type II diabetes, one study has found
that after 4 months of strength training, there was an average increased glucose uptake
of 23%.

Strength training causes your muscles to become stronger and more toned.  This also helps in
strengthing your tendons, ligaments, and bones, and making your joints more stable and less prone
to injury.  (Research from Tufts University Exercise Lab, Massachusetts)