HEALTHY LIVING PROGRAMS
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Healthy living programs at the YMCA of Greater Nashua are designed to address specific health challenges that are being faced by the many populations of the Greater Nashua community.
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Healthy Living Programs
Discover our healthy living program options below for more information on what’s offered or see what’s available by clicking on the link below and then searching by age, branch, day of the week or even time of day.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR OUR HEALTHY LIVING PROGRAM OFFERINGS
Programs will show up 5 days before registration opens, before that you can view them by clicking “Programs” after the above link and then click on the “Coming Soon” tab.
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Healthy Living is important for people of all ages. Our healthy living programs include Prescribe the Y, LIVESTRONG®, Diabetes Prevention and more.
While focusing on these programs specifically, our programs make sure to address health from a holistic view. From exercise, to eating well, to learning about our health, these programs address all aspects of healthy living.
For more information on these programs, please see contact info for each program below.
- BonesSmall group exercise program for those with Osteoporosis or Osteopenia. This program focuses on strength training to build muscles, improve bone health, and prevent fractures. Email healthyliving@nmymca.org for more information.
- Boost
Small group training program that offers personalized instruction and modification to accommodate all fitness levels. Each class starts with a warm up followed by cardio and strength and ends with a cool-down. This program is perfect for those who are looking to get into fitness or are recovering from injury or illness.
WANT MORE INFORMATION?
Email healthyliving@nmymca.org
- Enhance®Fitness
This is an evidenced -based small group exercise program designed to help adults w/ arthritis stay active. This class uses simple, easy -to-learn movements to increase cardiovascular endurance, strength, flexibility, and balance.
Each class session includes cardiovascular, strength training, balance and flexibility exercises and the fostering of strong social relationships between participants. Enhance®Fitness is geared toward older adults. Those with a chronic condition, such as arthritis, need not worry; they will never have to do anything that hurts. Participants can use chairs for support, if necessary, and increase the weight they use for strength training at their own pace.
WANT MORE INFORMATION?
Email healthyliving@nmymca.org
- LiveSTRONG at the YMCA
LiveSTRONG at the YMCA helps adult cancer survivors reclaim their health and well-being following a cancer diagnosis. Survivors can improve their strength and physical fitness, diminish the severity of therapy side effects, develop supportive relationships, and improve their quality of life. Since 2007, the LiveSTRONG Foundation has been the YMCA’s partner in developing and delivering LiveSTRONG at the YMCA.
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
Any adult 18 years or older at any point in their cancer journey.This program has special qualifications required for registration. Email healthyliving@nmymca.org for more information.
- Moving for Better Balance
Moving for Better Balance is a 12-week evidence-based falls prevention program that uses the principles and movements of Tai Chi to help older adults increase their strength, improve their balance, and increase their confidence in doing everyday activities. Led by a Moving for Better Balance trained instructor, this program focuses on improving mental cognitive and physical functional ability especially balance to reduce fall-related risks and fall frequency.
WANT MORE INFORMATION?
Email healthyliving@nmymca.org
- Pedaling for Parkinson's
Riding an indoor, stationary bicycle has been shown to reduce Parkinson’s motor symptoms by as much as 35%. This class focuses on hitting a certain number of revolutions per minute (RPM). Participants ride for total of 1 hour starting with a 10-minute warm up at 60 RPM, followed by 40 minutes at 80 to 90 RPM, and a 10-minute cool down. Our instructors are specially certified and work with the participants to make sure they’re working hard but also so they’re having fun!
This program is offered at both the Merrimack Y and the Nashua Y, but has special qualifications required for registration. Email healthyliving@nmymca.org for more information.
- Prescribe the Y
This is a free 10-week program for children and their parents. Children age 6-13 years old are referred to the program by their health care provider using the “Prescription for a Healthier You” form. The Welcome Center staff will register your child for the next open session upon handing in your referral. Expert wellness staff deliver a quality education and assist families in developing strategies to make healthy choices part of their daily routine. Personal trainers provide children with a caring, noncompetitive environment where they can experience the fun of physical activity and develop team-building skills while nutrition staff simplify healthy eating and help children explore options that are as appealing as they are nutritious. Children and families actively work each week to discover their path to health through balance and teamwork.
This program has special qualifications required for registration. Email healthyliving@nmymca.org for more information.
- Prevent T2: Diabetes Prevention Program
The YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program teaches participants how to eat better, reduce stress and exercise more to lower their risk of developing Type-2 diabetes. This year-long program includes 16 weekly group sessions, and 8 monthly follow-up sessions. A certified instructor facilitates engaging discussion on a variety of topics and provides support to help you reach your goals!
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
Any adult 18 years or older who has been diagnosed with prediabetes diagnosis or is at risk for Type 2 diabetes. You can determine your risk by visiting www.cdc.gov/diabetes/prevention or by talking with your health care provider.WANT MORE INFORMATION?
Email healthyliving@nmymca.org
- Steady B.A.S.E.
Steady Balance and Stretching Exercises (B.A.S.E.) is an 8-week program that offers progressive balance and flexibility exercises to help improve your stability and help prevent falls. Designed to improve multiple factors that affect balance such as joint mobility, muscle flexibility and strengthening legs and core.
WANT MORE INFORMATION?
Email healthyliving@nmymca.org
- Vital BeatsVital Beats is a cardiopulmonary maintenance program at the YMCA. A 10- week long program, it will help patients who have graduated or completed cardiac or pulmonary rehab to see all that the Y has to offer, in a safe and supportive environment. Each class is fully supervised by 2 personal trainers, so participants are getting the 1:1 attention they need.This program has special qualifications required for registration. Email healthyliving@nmymca.org for more information.
- Walk with Ease
Need relief from arthritis pain? Just want to be more active? This walking program can teach you how to safely make physical activity part of your everyday life. Increase balance, strength and walking pace, build confidence in your ability to be physically active and improve overall health!
This 8-week program is offered at the Nashua branch and welcomes older adults at all fitness levels. The program is especially beneficial for older adults living with arthritis.
WANT MORE INFORMATION?
Email healthyliving@nmymca.org