THIS FALL, THE Ann Arbor YMCA will offer an expanded schedule of Chronic Disease Prevention and  Management programs, including: Livestrong® at the YMCA, Enhance®Fitness, Pedaling for Parkinson’s and the YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program.  The Livestrong program is free to participants and scholarships are available for the other programs.  Y membership is not required for any of the following programs.

Livestrong at the YMCA is a free, 12 week exercise-based program for cancer survivors who have completed their cancer treatment. Participants come to the Y for two 75-minute classes per week.  The next class begins October 20.  For more information, please contact Suzanne Kessler at skessler@annarborymca.org or 734.661.8036

Enhance®Fitness is an arthritis exercise class with a variety of aerobic, strength and balance exercises.  One hour classes are scheduled three times a week.  Classes may be performed either seated or standing, and modifications are available to make this the perfect class for participants of all fitness levels and physical abilities.  These classes are proven to help joint mobility, balance and flexibility. For more information, please contact Jen Nicodemus at jnicodemus@annarborymca.org or 734.661.8043

Pedaling for Parkinson’s is an exercise-based program for participants diagnosed with idiopathic Parkinson’s Disease.  Evidence exists to suggest that rapid pedaling of bicycle (80-90 revolutions/minute) can reduce the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease.  Tandem bike volunteers are available for those individuals unable to maintain the recommended cadence.  One hour classes are held three times/week. Classes are on-going.  For more information, please contact Lisa Hesse at lhesse@annarborymca.org or 734.661.8044

YMCA Diabetes Prevention Program is a classroom based program for participants with a BMI of 15 or higher.  The goals of the program are to reduce individual weight by 7% and to build up to 150 minutes of physical activity per week.  These goals are achieved by focusing on behavioral modification around healthy eating and physical activity.  Classes are on-going. For more information, please contact Jen Nicodemus at jnicodemus@annarborymca.org or 734.661.8043

The Y is located in downtown Ann Arbor at 400 West Washington Street, and has a parking lot underneath the building.  The community is encouraged to tour the facility and see all that Y has to offer.  Alternatively, visit www.annarborymca.org for a listing of classes and events.