The Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring Program guides adults with hypertension learn about the condition through seminars and personal coaching. Throughout the four-month program, participants work with a trained Healthy Heart Ambassador to set goals, monitor blood pressure accurately and adopt habits to reduce blood pressure.
The YMCA's Diabetes Prevention Program is a community-based lifestyle improvement program for adults with pre-diabetes. Its purpose is to empower adults with lasting lifestyle changes that will improve their overall health and reduce their chance of developing type-2 diabetes.
YMCA programs like Enhance®Fitness and Healthy Steps for Older Adults teach seniors how to prevent falls. Building muscle with functional exercises, increasing flexibility with intentional stretching and practicing balance activities can give older adults confidence to maintain their daily routines.
Group exercise classes are a great way to work out, try something new and make new friends. The Tampa Y is a leader in group exercise and offers a variety of classes with modifications. Beginners and athletes can all enjoy group exercise at the Y.
Anyone who is ready to make a lasting change in their life can benefit from working with a life coach. Under the guidance of a life coach, participants often discover purpose, create accountability and provide direction in life. The Tampa Y life coach offers personal and group support sessions where participants establish goals and define steps to reach them.
LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA is a wellness program for those healing from cancer. The program offers a safe, supportive environment to engage in physical and social activities with a certified cancer wellness coach.
Beginning in late 2024, this is a 10-week targeted program designed for active duty and veteran families. Our goal is to make the Tampa YMCA a local destination where these families can grow in health, connectedness, and mental wellness.
Pedaling for Parkinson's is a stationary cycling class offered at three Tampa YMCA locations. The class was developed specifically for people suffering from Parkinson's disease to help reduce the symptoms of the disease.
Trainer-led workouts are for everyone! Whether you are training for a marathon or want to improve your strength, balance or flexibility, Tampa Y personal trainers are ready to create custom exercise plans based on your goals and provide support, motivation and accountability.
The Tampa YMCA has programs for veterans through the James A. Haley Veterans Hospital. Wellness Coaches from the VA recommend healthy living Y programs for veterans to attend twice weekly for 12 weeks.
The Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA’s Veggie Van – A Mobile Market Place – meets the needs of individuals and families living in underserved areas of Hillsborough and East Pasco counties. Through the Veggie Van, the Y distributes fresh, nutritious fruits and vegetables into targeted communities, which are labeled food deserts. A food desert is defined as an urban neighborhood without ready access to fresh, healthy and affordable food.