Living healthy is about spirit, mind and body at every age and stage. Our Ys offer classes and programs for those dealing with chronic disease, joint and injury rehabilitation, in addition to health assessments and wellness coaching.
Healthy Lifestyle Offerings at YMCAs
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2023 Holla-Days App Challenge
Stay active this holiday season with the Holla-Days Challenge and compete to win a month of free membership and a $50 visa gift card!
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2023 Winter Wellness Punch Card Challenge
Y Members, grab a punch card from the Welcome Center starting November 19th, and get your card punched every time you take a class for a chance to win one month of membership!
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Blood Pressure Management
Blood Pressure Management at the YMCA is an evidence-based program that combines education about proper nutrition with a reduction in sodium with physical activity to guide participants to a considerable reduction in blood pressure.
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Enhance®Fitness
EnhanceFitness is an evidence-based fitness class that helps those with arthritis or chronic pain become more active, energized and empowered to sustain independent lives. The class focuses on strength, flexibility, balance and cardio endurance. You’ll move at a pace that is comfortable for you—-it’s never more than you can handle, and the group support will…
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LIVESTRONG at the YMCA
This twelve week program is facilitated by YMCA certified instructors that are trained in cancer survivorship, post rehabilitation exercise and supportive cancer care. Through this program Ys create communities among survivors and guide them through safe physical activity, help the them build supportive relationships, and reduce stress, leading to an improved quality of life. The…
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March Fitness Madness
Join your fellow YMCA members and get moving this March. Challenge yourself to get 30 minutes of physical activity every day for 31 days!
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Moving for Better Balance
Moving For Better Balance is a 12-week evidence-based fall prevention program recognized by the CDC, National Council on Aging (NCOAO), U.S. Administration on Aging, (AoA) and the Department of Health and Human Services proven to help improve balance and reduce frequency of falls in older adults. The principles and movements of Tai Chi are used…
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Nutrition Resources
Good nutrition is essential to a healthy lifestyle, and learning how to eat well can make a huge difference in the quality of your life. Our Ys offer nutrition counseling to help you learn about nutrition, get past diet myths and find simple ways to improve the quality of your meals. Talk to a Registered…
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Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy
The DMC’s Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan provides a variety of physical therapy services inside of the Carls Family YMCA and the Macomb Family YMCA. For over 50 years, Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan (RIM), has been helping people rebuild their lives after a serious illness or injury. The DMC Rehabilitation Center works with most major insurance…
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Rock Steady Boxing
Rock Steady Boxing is a one-of-a-kind, workout that provides a uniquely effective form of physical exercise to people who are living with Parkinson’s. Though it may seem surprising, this non-contact, boxing-inspired fitness routine is proving to dramatically improve the ability of people with Parkinson’s to live independent lives.
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Y 170 Challenge
In celebration of the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit turning 170 in 2022, the Y is encouraging everyone to exercise 170 minutes a week for good health and a chance to win $1,852.