The Bangor Region YMCA proudly offers a variety of programs and fitness classes for people of all ages and abilities. These programs are designed to help older adults improve their overall health and well-being, with evidence-based programs available for those with specific health concerns.
Evidence-Based Programs
Cardiac Disease Prevention & Rehabilitation
Since 1982, the Bangor Region YMCA has provided Phase III Cardiac Rehab for participants who have been affected by a cardiac event, or have been diagnosed with peripheral arterial disease (PAD), to improve strength, cardio-respiratory endurance, flexibility, and overall movement while engaging with others who have had similar experiences. Over the years, we have expanded our programs to help individuals focus on prevention and maintenance, as well as helping those diagnosed with POTS.
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The Bangor Region YMCA offers special group fitness classes that are carefully designed to reduce pain and increase range of motion through all the joints in the body in an effort to improve overall wellness. Programs include both land and water fitness classes customized to help people living with arthritis, fibromyalgia or other neuro-muscular complications in a variety of exercises. These classes are designed to improve balance and fall prevention.
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Since 1997, the Bangor Region YMCA has assisted the Maine cancer community in reclaiming their lives from a cancer diagnosis through many programs of our Y, which have evolved through the years. Learn more about the programs we offer.
Learn MoreNeuroHealth Program for Alzheimer’s Patients, Parkinson’s Patients, & their Care Partners
NeuroHealth is an evidence-based Bangor Region YMCA program, focused on supporting the physical, emotional, and social well-being of participants and their care partners, affected by Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, brain injury, or other neurological conditions. Care partners can participate alongside participants or separately.
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Enhance Your Life
Our Enhance Your Life class is for active older adults living with arthritis or similar conditions that may limit movement. Each class will include approximately 5 minutes of warm up, 20 minutes of aerobic exercise, 25 minutes of strength and balance, and 10 minutes of cool-down and flexibility exercise.
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Strong For Life
Strong for Life is a fitness program for middle-age and older adults that will help improve balance and overall muscle strength by using weights and other resistance exercises. Especially beneficial in reducing the impact of osteoporosis.
Learn MoreForever Fit
Forever Fit is a fitness program designed for middle-age and older adults who want to improve their overall fitness, especially to help both everyday and recreational activities. This class will have a little bit of everything – cardio, strength, balance, core, and flexibility! Modifications will be offered so all fitness levels are welcome.
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