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LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA

Williams YMCA of Avery County 436 Hospital Drive, Linville

LIVESTONG® at the YMCA This small-group, 12-week evidence-based program contains two 90-minute sessions per week. Instructors are trained in cancer survivorship, post-rehabilitation exercise and supportive cancer care. Recent research from the Yale Cancer Center and Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Institute confirmed that LIVESTRONG at the YMCA participants experience improved fitness and quality of life and significant decreases […]

Free

Enhance®Fitness

Williams YMCA of Avery County 436 Hospital Drive, Linville

Enhance®Fitness A proven arthritis management program focused on fitness. Helping older adults become more active, energized, and empowered for independent living. The program focuses on cardiovascular endurance, strength, flexibility, and balance which could help reduce the severity of arthritis symptoms in a group that is supportive and understanding – a vital part of anyone’s health […]

$40 – $60

YMCA’s Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring Program

Williams YMCA of Avery County 436 Hospital Drive, Linville

YMCA's Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring Program According to the American Heart Association, nearly 80 million adults have high blood pressure in this country.  Less than half have it under control. The YMCA’s Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring program encourages participants to track their blood pressure at least once a week while making manageable lifestyle changes to lower their […]

Free – $25