Active Older Adults
Staying strong, steady, and social is easier when you know which class fits and who you will see there. Valley of the Sun YMCA supports Active Older Adults (AOA) with senior fitness classes in Phoenix and across the Valley, including SilverSneakers classes, aquatic and group exercises, and dance classes, plus social events and volunteer opportunities for mind, body, and spirit.
Make movement and connection part of your routine. Explore YMCA membership options, or ask your branch which activities your membership covers.
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Find Your Senior Fitness Class
Supporting physical, intellectual and spiritual strength with SilverSneakers classes and other senior fitness classes, plus social events and volunteer opportunities for active older adults across the Valley.
Build Strength
Improve Balance
Stay Flexible
Stay Connected
Choose the Right Class for You
Compare class formats, then use your branch’s schedule to find a session that interests you.
SilverSneakers
Explore seated and standing exercises with weights, resistance bands, a ball and a chair for support. Check the schedule for the SilverSneakers format available at your branch.
Water Fitness
For pool-based exercise, explore options such as Aqua Fit or Aqua Fitness. Read the class description before choosing a session.
Yoga and Pilates
Explore yoga and Pilates for a mind-body class format, including Chair Yoga options on the schedule. Compare class descriptions and ask your branch about the level.
Active Older Adult Classes
Look for Active Older Adult classes for a mix of aerobic activity, muscle endurance and flexibility. Check the class details for the session at your branch.
Getting Started at the Y
For your first class, start with these three steps:
- Choose a branch. Find a convenient YMCA in the branch list below and open its page for contact information.
- Explore the schedule. Open the fitness schedule, choose your branch in the Location filter and compare the class listings.
- Ask before you visit. Contact your branch about the class level, registration and membership access so you know what to expect.
SilverSneakers and Membership
The Valley of the Sun YMCA accepts qualifying insurance-based memberships, including SilverSneakers. Use the eligibility link on our YMCA Membership Programs page to check whether you qualify, then contact your branch about enrollment and the activities included.
If you are exploring a YMCA membership without an insurance benefit, review our membership options and ask which classes and amenities your membership covers.
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Ask your branch which class format fits your experience and preferences. Read the class description before selecting a session.
The fitness schedule includes Chair Yoga and Seated Silver Combo. Select your branch in the Location filter to see the options listed there.
Check the class listing for registration information, and contact your branch if you’re unsure whether you need to reserve a place.
Use the fitness schedule and select your branch in the Location filter and the “Active Older Adults” filter. Check the current listing for the class day, time and location.
Find Senior Fitness Classes at Your YMCA
Choose your branch in the schedule’s location filter, then select a class type to explore your options.
Where You Belong.
Scottsdale / Paradise Valley Family YMCA
6869 E Shea Blvd
Scottsdale, AZ, 85254
Ahwatukee Foothills Family YMCA
1030 E Liberty Ln,
Phoenix, AZ, 85048
Chandler / Gilbert Family YMCA
1655 W Frye Rd,
Chandler, AZ, 85224
Desert Foothills Family YMCA
34250 N 60th St,
Scottsdale, AZ, 85266
Flagstaff Family YMCA
1001 N Turquoise Dr,
Flagstaff, AZ, 86001
Legacy Foundation Chris-Town YMCA
5517 N 17th Ave,
Phoenix, AZ, 85015
Northwest Valley Family YMCA
12450 W Cinnabar Ave,
El Mirage, AZ, 85335
Ross Farnsworth - East Valley Family YMCA
1807 S Sunview,
Mesa, AZ, 85206
Scottsdale / Paradise Valley Family YMCA
6869 E Shea Blvd,
Scottsdale, AZ, 85254
Southwest Valley Family YMCA
2919 N Litchfield Rd,
Goodyear, AZ, 85395
Watts Family Maryvale YMCA
3825 N 67th Ave,
Phoenix, AZ, 85033