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Living healthy is important at every age and every stage of life. At the Y, we offer classes and programs that empower individuals to improve their health and live life to the fullest. 

The Y mission has long focused on helping people to live their healthiest lives and reach their full potential. We know that your health is influenced by a range of environmental, social, and biological factors. We want to help you and others in our communities overcome barriers to achieving better health by increasing access to disease prevention and management resources where you already live, work, learn, grow, and play. 

 

LIVESTRONG

LIVESTRONG at the YMCA focuses on you-the whole person-not the disease. The free, 12 week program meets twice a week for 90 minutes, using traditional exercise methods to ease you back into fitness and help you maintain a healthy weight. You’ll focus on:

  • • Building muscle mass and strength
    • Increasing flexibility and endurance
    • Improving confidence and self-esteem
  • Taking It at Your Own Pace
  • No one experiences cancer in the same way. Participants come to the program with different physical challenges and lifestyle goals. LIVESTRONG at the YMCA provides you with individualized attention and an approach to recovery that targets the areas you need to rebuild. There’s no competition here-physical activities are tailored to match your abilities. 

 

Diabetes Prevention

FREE SEASONAL 6 MONTH PROGRAM FOR YMCA MEMBERS AND NON-MEMBERS

Who: Southington residents or Southington/Cheshire Y members 18 years of age or older who have been told they are at risk for developing Type2 Diabetes.
Where: YMCA Spirit, Mind, Body Center

The program includes FREE 12-week full membership to The YMCA.

To be eligible for the Diabetes Prevention program you must be at least 18 years old and meet one or more of the following criteria:

  • Adults with a BMI (Body Mass Index) over 25. (Example: A 5 ft. 5 inches person weighing 160lbs has a BMI of 26) Check your BMI
  • Adults that have been told they are at risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes
  • Adults who have had a blood test result in the past year that reflects the prediabetes range.

 

Heart Healthy Program

FREE SEASONAL 6 MONTH PROGRAM FOR YMCA MEMBERS AND NON-MEMBERS

Who: Adults 18 years of age or older who are interested in reducing their risk of heart disease
Where: YMCA Spirit, Mind, Body Center

The program includes FREE 12-week full membership to The YMCA.

To be eligible for the Heart Healthy program you must be at least 18 years old

 

Healthy Bones Program

FREE WITH FULL MEMBERSHIP

Who: Adults 18 years of age or older who are interested in reducing their risk of Osteopenia, Osteoporosis, or looking to improve postural issues.
Where: Studio 29 & 130

To be eligible for the Healthy Bones program you must be at least 18 years old

 

Balance Training Program

FREE WITH FULL MEMBERSHIP

Who: Adults 18 years of age or older who are interested in reducing their risk of falls

Where: Studio 29

To be eligible for the Balance Training program you must be at least 18 years old.

 

Arthritis Management Opportunities

FREE WITH FULL MEMBERSHIP

Who: Adults 18 years of age or older who are interested in offerings to help them with arthritis, balance, flexibility, and endurance.

To learn more, schedule an appointment with Jolene Miceli. 860-426-9589.

 

Parkinson’s Management Opportunities

FREE WITH FULL MEMBERSHIP

Who: Adults 18 years of age or older who are interested in offerings to help them with balance, flexibility, endurance, and combatting fatigue.

To learn more, schedule an appointment with Jolene Miceli. 860-426-9589.

 

For more information and to get started contact The Y at 860-628-5597