YMCA Forever Fit

YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth

YMCA

Forever Fit Group Fitness for 55 Plus!

Join Us!

What can I expect to do?

Our YMCA Forever Fit classes are led by qualified YMCA fitness instructors and are set to lively music to help you get moving all while having fun.

Each class is made up of four parts which focus on improving participants’ aerobic fitness, balance, strength and flexibility: • Warm up • Low impact aerobics • Muscular strength and endurance • Stretching and relaxation

How do I get started?

We welcome you to join us at any YMCA Forever Fit class.

No registration is required, just drop in!

Once you join us, our friendly YMCA Staff will provide you with a welcome letter. This gives you general information and suggests you see your doctor to get their support for your participation in our program.

Our Promise to You

We want to ensure that you receive the best experience while attending YMCA Forever Fit. Our YMCA has volunteer and employment requirements that state that all: • are certified in First Aid and CPR; • undergo Criminal Record Checks; • undergo Child Abuse Registry Checks; • provide at least three references; • remain committed to ongoing professional development and continuing education, and; • are passionate about supporting you in reaching your health and fitness goals!

YMCA Forever Fit Fees How much does it cost?

One Time Annual Fee - $10.00 Individual Class Drop-in Fee - $4.00

What should I wear?

While attending YMCA Forever Fit we recommend that you dress comfortably, wearing loosefitting, light-weight clothing. You should have comfortable sneakers or shoes with non-slip soles which will help absorb impact during your participation while in session.

Please be sure to bring a water bottle to stay hydrated during class.

“Fitness adds years to your life and life to your years.�

Program Locations St. Andrews Church Hall 6036 Coburg Rd., Halifax Monday/Wednesday

Friday

9:30 – 10:30 am 11:00 – 12:00 pm

Emmanuel Church Hall 322 Herring Cove Rd., Halifax Monday/Wednesday/Friday

10:00 – 11:00 am

Captain William Spry Community Centre 10 Kidston Rd., Halifax Monday/Wednesday/Friday 9:00 – 10:00 am Apostle’s Anglican Church Hall 3077 George Dauphinee Ave., Halifax Monday/Wednesday 9:15 – 10:15 am Bethany United Church Gym 2669 Joseph Howe Dr., Halifax Monday/Thursday Faith Tabernacle Church 6225 Summit St., Halifax Monday/Friday Rockingham United Church 12 Flamingo Dr., Halifax Tuesday/Thursday

9:30 – 10:30 am

10:30 – 11:30 am

9:30 – 10:30 am

Community YMCA 2269 Gottingen St., Halifax Monday/Wednesday

10:30 – 11:30 am

Findlay Community Centre 26 Elliot St., Dartmouth Monday/Wednesday/Friday

10:45 – 11:45 am

Dartmouth North Community Centre 125 Highfield Park Dr., Dartmouth Tuesday/Thursday 10:15 – 11:15 am NSCC Akerley Campus Gymnasium 21 Woodlawn Rd, Dartmouth Monday/Wednesday/Friday 9:15 – 10:15 am

YMCA Forever Fit will help you: 1. Improve joint flexibility 2. Increase muscle strength and toning 3. Improve heart and lung fitness 4. Promote better posture 5. Improve balance 6. Promote relaxation and reduce stress 7. Meet other people 8. Prevent illness or disease

In 1979 the YMCA Preventive Medicine Centre initiated the Elderobics program with a start-up financial grant from Health and Welfare Canada New Horizons Projects.

Now known as Forever Fit, it comprises a physical fitness and health education program geared for men and women over 55 years, offered two to three times per week in a number of church halls, senior centres, and community locations in HRM. YMCA Forever Fit is guided by a Volunteer Advisory Committee made up entirely of participants from each site and certified instructors. YMCA Forever Fit, as a low-cost self-sustaining group, very successfully improves participants’ aerobic fitness, balance, strength and flexibility and creates lasting social friendships.

Contact Us! Cathy Beairsto

Coordinator, YMCA Health & Active Living T: (902) 422- 9622 x 225 E: cathy_beairsto@ymca.ca

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