Franklin YMCA Senior Open House Set for Tomorrow

| May 21, 2015

FRANKLIN, Pa. (EYT) – The Franklin YMCA Senior Open House is scheduled for Friday, May 22.

The event is from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.

The Open House will include a tour of the facility and a light snack. Participants will learn about YMCA membership and classes and can also find out if their insurance will cover any fees.

Classes available:

Walk With Ease Class, developed by the Arthritis Foundation – focuses on the proper technique of walking with comfort and strength and works to improve endurance and posture.

The classes are at 11:30 a.m. on Thursdays.

Workbook, pedometer, manual, and backpack included with Y membership.

Pump It Up, designed to improve overall strength using body bars for upper and lower body weight work.

The classes are at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesdays and 5:30 p.m. on Fridays.

Boot Camp, allows participants to work at their own pace to get a whole-body workout, and incorporates hi-lo cardio plyometic work.

The classes are 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Mondays and Thursdays.

SilverSneakers Classic, utilizes chairs for sitting and/or standing support and galls, hand weights, and elastic tubes for strength and range of motion exercises.

The classes are at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Membership NOT a requirement for this class.

Tai Chi, Arthritis Foundation’s program uses gentle sun-style routines that are safe, easy to learn, and suitable for every fitness level. Class aims to reduce pain and improve physical and mental well-being.

The classes are at 11:45 a.m. on Tuesdays.

SilverSneakers Splash, involves shallow-water movement to improve agility and flexibility while addressing cardiovascular, strength and endurance conditioning. No swimming ability required. Kickboard or other aquatic equipment is used to improve strength, balance, and coordination.

The classes are at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

All classes are FREE with YMCA membership.

The Franklin YMCA is located at 111 West Park Street.


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