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.

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.

It's never too late to discover your strength.  This twelve-week strength training program is designed for women who want to build confidence, learn proper lifting techniques, and feel more at home in the gym.  In a supportive small-group environment, you'll safely learn the fundamentals of strength training, establish healthy habits, and gain the confidence to continue lifting on your own.  Whether you're stepping into the weight room for the first time or getting back into fitness, you'll leave feeling stronger, more capable, and empowered every step of the way.

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.

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.

Preschool basketball class at the YMCA with young children ages 3-5 learning basic basketball skills through fun games and encouraging coaches.  Build teamwork, confidence, and coordination in a safe, welcoming environment.

Build confidence and improve fundamental basketball skills in a fun, supportive environment.  Participants will learn proper dribbling, passing, shooting, footwork, defense, teamwork, game strategy, and sportsmanship through engaging drills and age-appropriate scrimmages designed to develop both skills and a love for the game.

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.

Join us for an exciting Lacrosse Skills Clinic in partnership with the Saint Anselm Men's Lacrosse Team! Participants will develop  lacrosse skills, improve stick handling, passing, catching, shooting, and build confidence through fun drills and instruction from collegiate athletes. 

Perfect for beginners and experienced lacrosse players alike! 

Who: Children in 4th through 8th Grade!
When: Wednesdays, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM, beginning September 23rd to November 18th
Where: YMCA Allard Center - Playing Field
Cost:  YMCA Members $15 | Non-Members $25 

What to Bring:

• Lacrosse stick 
• Water bottle 
• Sneakers/athletic shoes 

Whether your child is trying lacrosse for the first time or looking to sharpen existing skills, this clinic offers a fun, supportive environment to learn, grow, and play alongside experienced collegiate athletes. 

Register today and take your game to the next level!