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As we grow older, an active lifestyle is more important than ever. Regular exercise can help boost energy, maintain your independence and manage symptoms of illness or pain. Not only is exercise good for your body, but also your mind and spirit.

At the Mattoon Y we offer several exercise programs that seem to be popular among our senior members. Most weekday mornings our pool is an active area with classes such as: Gentle Joints, water volleyball, Prime Time, water aerobics and aqua Zumba.

In Gentle Joints the light water exercises ease arthritic and fybromyalgia discomforts while improving joint mobility, increasing muscle tone and enhancing circulation.

Designed for the mature adult, Prime Time also will help improve muscle tone and elevate the heart rate to a level that will improve your cardiovascular system. Both aqua Zumba and our water aerobics class will use the natural resistance of the water to work the muscles and improve your fitness level. With the aqua Zumba, you will enjoy the sounds of international music while making exercise a splash!

Are you a team player? Many of our members who come for water aerobics stay for a non-competitive game of water volleyball.

Aqua classes not only provide exercise but allow our members the opportunity to meet new friends. After exercise many of these members stay enjoy coffee and laughter in our Welcome Center lobby.

Some members prefer the land fitness classes. Among senior favorites are: Tai Chi, Forever Fit and Yoga stretch.

Tai Chi is a rhythmic Chinese martial art form that utilizes the whole body creating excellent circulation, balance and respiratory response. Yoga stretch implements Yoga postures with assisted isolated stretching for improved flexibility and enhanced mind and body relaxation.

For muscle conditioning, Forever Fit will offer a low-impact aerobic option including the use of light dumbbells.

Recently one of our members celebrated her 90th birthday by bringing her family to Forever Fit. There they witnessed how she chooses to stay young and strong and to keep a positive outlook on life.

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Mattoon Area Family YMCA: Senior adults should stay fit and active

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