Community

Over the course of your life, you’ve learned a lot, seen a lot and done a lot. Your knowledge and experience are best shared with others — youths and adults alike! — and we’re here to help you teach and share!

The YMCA's Diabetes Prevention program is a community-based lifestyle improvement program for adults with prediabetes. The evidence-based program was designed provide adults with lifestyle changes and empower them to maintain their new routines to improve overall health and reduce their chance of developing type-2 diabetes.

Moderate-impact classes with high-impact results. Across the YMCA of the Suncoast we offer Enhance®Fitness, an evidence-based group exercise program for older adults that uses simple, easy-to-learn movements that motivate individuals (particularly those with arthritis) to stay active throughout their life.

LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA serves people affected by cancer and empowers them to reclaim their health and well being. YMCA of the Suncoast is honored to offer this program to residents of Pinellas, Pasco, Hernando and Citrus counties. LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA, has served more than 45,000 people affected by cancer at nearly 600 YMCA locations throughout the country.

M.A.S.H. – Mainstream Adults Sharing Hope program is for people age 18 and above who have with physical and cognitive disabilities. Participants meet for activities that encourage socializing, developing healthy habits and uplifting the spirit through community involvement, inside and outside the Y.

Moving for Better Balance is an evidence-based falls prevention program led instructor an instructor in a group setting. During the 12-week program, participants work on improving strength, mobility, flexibility and balance through the therapeutic movements of Tai Chi exercise.

Ready to make a lifestyle change? The Y has a a solution by participating in YMCA’s Weight Loss Program. It's a great way to learn how to eat healthier, move more and lose weight. There are no gimmicks and no restrictive approaches—just the tools you need to make the necessary changes in your lifestyle to achieve your wellness goals.