Senior Adult Fitness Classes

YMCA older adult programs are designed specifically for adults according to their physical needs and may include adults of all ages.

Senior Fitness in the Gym (Olympia Downtown Branch)
Floor aerobics class focusing on mobility, balance, strength, core muscle groups, and overall flexibility. You can enjoy exercising at your own pace.

Senior Swim (Olympia Downtown Branch
Includes arthritis exercise, deep water exercise, and water volleyball. Have fun exercising with friends!

Early Bird Walking (Briggs Community Branch)
A refreshing way to start the day. Class is self-paced and meets in the gym.

Silver Streak (Briggs Community Branch)
A minimum impact, moderate intensity floor class dedicated to at least 30 minutes of aerobic activity. Meets in the multipurpose room.

EZ Xercise (Briggs Community Branch)
Improve posture, balance, and flexibility through a series of basic ballet exercises, jazz steps, and expressive movement. A low impact class for those who want a good workout without the impact of high intensity aerobics.

Pool Pals (Briggs Community Branch)
A comprehensive work-out which includes stretching and floating on noodles, as well as low intensity aerobic exercises.

Pool Buddies (Briggs Community Branch)
A low impact class with two 15-minute segments dedicated to moderate aerobic activity. After a gradual warm-up, class focuses on flexibility and strengthening activities.

Flamingos (Briggs Community Branch)
A great combination of water exercises in deep and shallow water. This class will give you a 30-minute work-out and then flex and stretch every muscle in your body. Meets in the main pool.

M & M's (Briggs Community Branch)
A self-paced, low impact water exercise class with an emphasis on exercises to increase your flexibility and balance.

Ai Chi (Briggs Community Branch)
Experience the tranquil, soothing balance of Tai Chi in the water. Especially helpful for people with Arthritis and other muscle/joint medical conditions.

Funquatics (Briggs Community Branch)
A vigorous deep-water workout, designed to increase your stamina by combining various water exercises and swimming. Meets in the main pool.

Polar Bears (Briggs Community Branch)
A minimum impact, water exercise class dedicated to 30-minutes of moderate intensity level activity. Class includes exercises in muscle strengthening, flexibility, and balance. Meets in the main pool.

Stroop's Troops (Briggs Community Branch)
This gentle muscle strengthening class includes brief periods of exertion and no repetitive pounding of extremities. Meets in the activity pool.

Senior Water Volleyball (Briggs Community Branch and Olympia Downtown Branch)
Come early or stay late, and enjoy our beach ball water volleyball. Get a fun workout with social interaction.
Briggs Community Branch - Activity Pool
Olympia Downtown Branch - Pool

Arthritis Aquatic Exercise (Briggs Community Branch)
A self-paced class with no repetitive or pounding exercises to the feet, legs, arms, or hands. Emphasis given to bending, reaching, and extending. All classes are held in the activity pool.

Let's Dance (Briggs Community Branch)
Learn various dance techniques from the Waltz to the Two-Step.

Swing Dance Class (Olympia Downtown Branch)
Come join a smooth afternoon dance party. Waltz, Foxtrot, Two Step, American Tango, Swing, Salsa, Cha Cha, and Rock & Roll are easy to learn with low impact, and great for your heart.
Monthly Fees:
$10 Full Members
$15 Basic Members
$  5 Each Class

Music Matters (Briggs Community Branch)
Calling all music lovers! Bring your singing voice, musical instrument, conducting, or writing skills and let's make music! Along with fun practice time, Music Matters Band performs throughout the community. Meets in the multipurpose room.

Pilate Basics
Strengthen your core and improve your flexibility. Suitable for beginners. Meets in the Multi-purpose Room.
T/TH   10:30-11:00am

Functional Fitness Class
Learn practical exercises designed to improve and enhance everyday living. Class includes a light cardio segment followed by strength training and range of motion exercises from the Arthritis Foundation. Class meets in the Multi-purpose Room. T/Th 10:30-11:30am

Zumba Gold
A less strenous version of the latest dance craze! Have fun while getting a great cardio workout. Meets in the Multi-purpose room.
M/W 11:45-12:30pm

Chair Yoga
Increase flexibility and improve balance and coordination through gentle poses and alignment of the body utilizing proper breathing techniques. This class is designed for people who have trouble getting up and down from a mat.
T/Th 11:30-12:15pm Upstairs Meeting Room