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.

LIVESTRONG© at the YMCA is a FREE 12-week, small group program for adult cancer survivors, family members, and caregivers. Through this program, our instructors help participants develop their own physical fitness program based on their own personal needs in order to continue a healthy lifestyle as part of the recovery process and as a way of life. In addition to the physical benefits, LIVESTRONG© at the YMCA provides participants with a supportive environment and a feeling of community with fellow survivors, Y staff, and other members.

Mood Lifters is a revolutionary, evidence-based mental wellness program in which you will learn scientifically validated strategies in a supportive group setting. Depression? Anxiety? Stress? Mood Lifters meets you where you are. Over the course of 15 one-hour weekly meetings, you will learn the most effective strategies to manage life—and not just today, but for the curve balls life may throw at you tomorrow, next month, or next year. On average, those who complete the Mood Lifters program experience more joy and hope and less sadness, stress, anxiety and loneliness.

Mood Lifters covers things like the importance of a healthy body on mental health, identifying and challenging negative thoughts and rumination, regulating emotions and moods, developing and repairing meaningful relationships, and living a meaningful and joyful life. This program is provided at no cost and is open to members and non members.

For more information, please contact Cindy Lafond, Executive Director of Health Interventions, at [email protected] or 603.232.8668.

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. Enhance®Fitness has been nationally recognized by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, US Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Community Living, and the National Council on Aging.

Though there is no known cure, low-intensity physical activity has been proven to reduce pain, improve functioning, elevate mood, and delay disability. Certified Enhance®Fitness instructors offer a program that focuses on stretching, flexibility, balance, low impact aerobics, and strength training exercises. All ability levels are accommodated. Financial assistance is available, please reach out to Cindy Lafond, Executive Director of Health Interventions ([email protected] or 603.232.8668) to learn more.

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 ([email protected] 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.

Think you've got game?  Come show off your skills and learn from the best at our FREE Basketball & Burritos event!  Join the St. Anselm College Varsity Basketball team for an action-packed, 1-hour basketball clinic where you'll sharpen your moves, boost your confidence, and have a blast on the court.  Then refuel with a delicious burrito dinner, because nothing goes better with hoops than burritos!  During the dinner portion, teens will also have a chance to talk with college athletes about how they got to where they are and share high school advice.  Reach out to Tito Torres with any questions at [email protected].

* Non-members need to register in person with a parent/guardian.

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.