ENHANCE®FITNESS
MODIFIED MOVES | MAXIMUM RESULTS
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The YMCA’s Enhance® Fitness is a proven community-based senior fitness and arthritis management program. It helps older adults become more active, energized, and empowered for independent living.
West Cook YMCA Membership is required.
The program requires participants to take a session off after completing a session.
It is nationally recognized by
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
US Dept. of Health and Human Services
US Dept. on Aging
National Council on Aging
PARTICIPANTS EXPERIENCE
A certified instructor with special training
Dynamic exercises done at individual’s pace
Up to 25 people in each class
Class meets 3 times per week
Fitness assessment at beginning and every 4 months
GOALS
Participate in exercises focusing on cardiovascular endurance, strength, flexibility, and balance which can help reduce the severity of arthritis symptoms
Create an atmosphere that encourages social interaction, which is a vital part of health and well-being for older adults
WHO QUALIFIES
Older adults at all fitness levels; beneficial for those living with arthritis
PROGRAM IMPACT
90% participant retention rate
13% improvement in social functioning
35% improvement in physical functioning
53% improvement in depression
Fewer hospitalizations and $945 less in healthcare costs per year than non-participants
OVER 99% OF PARTICIPANTS SAY THEY WOULD RECOMMEND ENHANCE®FITNESS TO A FRIEND
West Cook YMCA and the National Council of Young Men’s Christian Association of the United States of America (“YMCA of the USA”) are committed to supporting healthy lifestyles through the EnhanceFitness program but do not guarantee any specific outcomes for program participants.