Older Adults Gym - Central YMCA Club

Older Adults (60+)

Older adults gym programme (for over 60s)

Our Older Adults gym programme in central London offers over 60s the opportunity to improve physical and mental health while combating feelings of isolation or loneliness.

This is done through our gentle exercise classes, meditation and wellbeing sessions, social teas and social trips.

To get involved, you can join YMCA Club or find out more information by contacting our Older Adults Coordinator James Simpkin at James.simpkin@ymca.co.uk or 0203 994 9615.

All our classes are specifically designed for people wanting activities of a low to moderate intensity and are an ideal way to help over 60s maintain independent living.

Designed exercise classes
Meditation
Gym induction specifically tailored for older adults
Social tea events
Gym inductions
We offer a 60-minute gym induction specifically tailored for older adults. Here we establish your current activity levels, discuss your training goals and come up with an exercise programme to fit your needs.

To book an induction contact James Simpkin at James.simpkin@ymca.co.uk.

Over 60s exercise classes
We offer gentle exercise classes each week (Monday to Friday) at YMCA Club. Which include activities such as weight training to improve strength and dance to improve fitness. Taught by our team of qualified volunteers. 
All our classes are specifically designed for people wanting activities of a low to moderate intensity and are an ideal way to help over 60s maintain independent living.
Please book your session in advance to help us manage member numbers and keep everyone safe.

Meditation and wellbeing
A 30-minute meditation session takes place on Wednesdays from 12.15pm to 12.45pm in the Chapel. Tai Chi and Qui Gong are classes that help to bring balance and calm to you and help to improve balance and co-ordination. All ages are welcome to this session.

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Social teas

A key part of the Older Adults programme is to encourage social interaction between our members, that’s why we hold three weekly social tea events at the Club.

Social tea events take place on:
Tuesdays 2pm – 2.30pm

Thursdays 4pm – 4.20pm

These allow a relaxing, informal space for members to catch up and broaden their friendship circles.

For more information contact James at

James.simpkin@ymca.co.uk
0203 994 9615

Social trips

We offer our members the opportunity to broaden their cultural and intellectual horizons by taking part in a variety of social day trips and a weekend away. This could be anything from a daytrip to Brighton, or a weekend away in Hayling Island. These trips are often subsidised, and the activities and destinations are decided upon by the members themselves.

We also host an annual seniors Christmas party at the Club which enables members and guests to enjoy some good food and entertainment at a subsidised price.

For more information contact James at

James.simpkin@ymca.co.uk
0203 994 9615