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Strength Training classes use resistance tools like weights, stability balls and stretchy bands to strengthen your muscles. Our coaches will maximize your exercise efficiency and ensure correct technique. Some classes work through the whole body while others focus on specific muscle groups.
Strength Training Offerings
Active Older Adult – Strength
AOA Chair fit uses a variety of exercises using dumbbells and bands
to strengthen and improve daily activities and vitality. This is an
intermediate interval class mixing strength and cardio.
| Dates | Days | Times | Location | Ages | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 3–24, 2026 | W | 8:00 AM – 8:50 AM | Farmington Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Jul 1–29, 2026 | W | 8:00 AM – 8:50 AM | Farmington Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
Active Older Adult – Strength and Conditioning
Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises to
improve strength, range of motion, and daily-living skills. You
will use hand-held weights, elastic tubing handles and a ball for
resistance, and a chair for seated and/or standing support.
| Dates | Days | Times | Location | Ages | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1–29, 2026 | M | 5:00 AM – 5:45 AM | Downriver Family YMCA | Senior / 13+ years | Register |
| Jun 3–24, 2026 | W | 5:00 AM – 5:45 AM | Downriver Family YMCA | Senior / 13+ years | Register |
Active Older Adults – Strength
A low-impact class that utilizes light weights and resistance bands to enhance strength and support daily activities, while including chair-based options for added support. It’s designed for all fitness levels.
| Dates | Days | Times | Location | Ages | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 5–26, 2026 | F | 7:00 AM – 7:50 AM | Farmington Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Jul 3–31, 2026 | F | 7:00 AM – 7:50 AM | Farmington Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
Total Body Strength
Learn the basic concepts of strength training with an instructor that will lead the class through a variety of exercises using resistance equipment, body weight, stability balls, free weights and more to keep participants engaged and challenged.
| Dates | Days | Times | Location | Ages | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2–30, 2026 | Tu | 4:30 AM – 5:25 AM | Carls Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Jun 2–30, 2026 | Tu | 1:45 PM – 2:30 PM | Carls Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Jun 2–23, 2026 | Tu | 4:00 AM – 4:50 AM | Macomb Family YMCA | Adult / 18+ years | Register |
| Jun 4–25, 2026 | Th | 5:30 AM – 6:25 AM | Carls Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Jun 5–26, 2026 | F | 4:30 AM – 5:25 AM | Carls Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Jun 5–26, 2026 | F | 4:00 AM – 5:00 AM | Macomb Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Jun 6–27, 2026 | S | 5:00 AM – 5:50 AM | Macomb Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Jun 16, 2026 | Tu | 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM | Boll Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Jun 23, 2026 | Tu | 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM | Boll Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Jul 3–24, 2026 | F | 4:00 AM – 5:00 AM | Macomb Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Jul 4–25, 2026 | S | 5:00 AM – 5:50 AM | Macomb Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Jul 7–28, 2026 | Tu | 4:00 AM – 4:50 AM | Macomb Family YMCA | Adult / 18+ years | Register |
| Jul 7, 2026 | Tu | 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM | Boll Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Jul 14, 2026 | Tu | 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM | Boll Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Jul 21, 2026 | Tu | 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM | Boll Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Jul 28, 2026 | Tu | 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM | Boll Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Aug 4–25, 2026 | Tu | 4:00 AM – 4:50 AM | Macomb Family YMCA | Adult / 18+ years | Register |
| Aug 4, 2026 | Tu | 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM | Boll Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Aug 7–28, 2026 | F | 4:00 AM – 5:00 AM | Macomb Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Aug 8–29, 2026 | S | 5:00 AM – 5:50 AM | Macomb Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Aug 11, 2026 | Tu | 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM | Boll Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Aug 18, 2026 | Tu | 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM | Boll Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Aug 25, 2026 | Tu | 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM | Boll Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Sep 1–22, 2026 | Tu | 4:00 AM – 4:50 AM | Macomb Family YMCA | Adult / 18+ years | Register |
| Sep 4–25, 2026 | F | 4:00 AM – 5:00 AM | Macomb Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |
| Sep 5–26, 2026 | S | 5:00 AM – 5:50 AM | Macomb Family YMCA | Adult / 13+ years | Register |