Our wellness instructors are here for you; whether you need help getting started, a refreshed program as boredom is setting in or you have decided to train for your first marathon, we can and will help.  As a member of the Granite YMCA, you can receive up to 7 coaching sessions as part of your membership!

During your Coaching session you will be walked through all aspects of living a healthy life and leave with a clear program for success.  The goals are yours and the program is yours.  Typical orientations include the following components:

• General introduction to the facility
• Discussion around possible health concerns
• Goal setting; short and long term
• Warming up
• Flexibility work
• Cardiovascular training
• Resistance training
• Cooling down
• Reducing stress
• Program review

Our wellness instructors are always available to change, amend, or refresh your program whenever you need them to.  For more information or to make an appointment at the YMCA of Downtown Manchester, please call 603-623-3558 or at the YMCA Allard Center of Goffstown, please call 603-497-4663.

Tai Ji Quan™: Moving for Better Balance aims to improve balance, coordination, and stability using gentle, low-impact movements based on the forms of Tai Chi. This progressive, evidence-based, 24-week program meets twice a week for one hour. Tai Ji Quan can accommodate individuals who need some assistance with walking, such as use of a cane. Financial assistance is available, reach out to Cindy Lafond, Executive Director of Health Interventions (clafond@graniteymca.org or 603.232.8668) for more information.

In addition to the program’s physical benefits, the safe, supportive group setting provides an opportunity for participants to enjoy learning with like-minded adults and find relief from the isolation that can sometimes come from living with limited mobility. All levels welcome.

Engaging kids in a martial arts practice can help to improve their confidence, mental wellbeing, and physical fitness!  Led by Master Andrew Jefferson, this all-levels class teaches Tae Kwon Do fundamentals in a structured but encouraging environment.

Roller Fitness is a beginner Roller Skating Fitness Program for adults! No skating ability required. We will incorporate both off and on wheel exercises and drills to help you develop your skating and fitness levels. This is not Roller Derby and there is no hitting or bumping. This program will build camaraderie, community and friendships. Our beginner classes include the following and more!

• How to put on protective gear and class information
• Walking warm ups
• Off-skates - getting up-from floor position
• Getting up on skates
• Safely stopping
• Safely falling/rolling falls
• Skating skills & drills
• Games
• Cool-down free skate
• Off-Skates fitness & stretching

Join us for some fun fitness on wheels!

*REQUIRED for each class: roller skates, a helmet, knee pads, elbow pads, wrist guards, and a mouth guard!

Roller Fitness - Intermediate is an intermediate roller skating fitness program for adults!  Prerequisite: skills test pass or prior participation.  This is not Roller Derby and there is no hitting or bumping.  This program will build camaraderie, community, and friendships.

Join us for some fun fitness on wheels!

* REQUIRED for each class: roller skates, a helmet, knee pads, elbow pads, wrist guards, and a mouth guard!

This class is for young climbers age 10-17 who are new to climbing or are progressing from our Kids Rock class. Climbers will be challenged to work through specific and progressive routes, learn to safely belay others and rappel.

This class is the perfect next step for young climbers who have developed their skills in our Level 2 Climbing class. Must be able to tie in a climber, know climbing commands, belay others with an ATC and know how to rappel. Climbers will continue to be challenged to work through routes, learn new techniques and will learn to safely belay others with a Gri Gri.

Have fun, make friends, and learn to climb in our Kids Rock class!  Our instructors will teach your child basic climbing techniques, as well as introduce them to basic safety techniques and equipment.

This class is a great introduction to climbing for young kids.  We will play games, provide coaching and belays, and help your child build confidence!  Please note, one parent is required to be present.

This class is for women with any level experience in rock climbing.  This class is intended for women to have a place to climb together.  Bring your own gear or use the gear we have in the gym.  Participants will learn to belay as well as practice climbing skills such as rappelling, working through specific routes, and generally progressing knowledge and ability with other women.  Classes are every other Tuesday.