Current Program Offerings
Discover programs designed to help you stay strong, confident, and connected. Whether you’re looking for fall prevention, balance improvement, or overall wellness, we have evidence-based options to support your health journey.
Have questions or want to learn more? Drop in and chat with an instructor, or connect with Maddy Sweeney, Evidence-Based Health Program Coordinator, at (218) 241-8008 ext. 587 or health@duluthymca.org. We’re here to help you get started!
Prevent T2
Led by a trained lifestyle coach, each class helps you make positive choices for your health. You’ll learn how to:
- Lose weight in a healthy way
- Increase physical activity
- Eat smarter
- Stay motivated and manage stress
You’ll be supported by others on similar journeys, sharing experiences and problem-solving together.
The Diabetes Prevention Program, developed by the CDC, is an evidence-based approach to help you take control of your health and create lasting change.
Rock-Steady Boxing
A non-contact, boxing-based program for individuals with Parkinson’s disease. Through challenging exercises focused on balance, core strength, rhythm, and gross motor skills, Rock Steady Boxing offers hope and helps improve range of motion, gait, flexibility, posture, and overall quality of life.
Enrollment:
Staff will help you enroll! Before your first class, schedule a pre-assessment with our Director of Healthy Living:
Jonny Kasper | 218-722-4745 x135 | jkasper@duluthymca.org
Stay Active and Independent for Life S.A.I.L.
This 24-session class meets twice or three times a week for one hour and is designed to reduce the risk of falls. You’ll learn exercises that improve strength, balance, and overall fitness. Mobility challenges? No problem—workouts can be done seated or standing.
SAIL is an evidence-based program developed in Washington State with support from the CDC, helping you stay strong, confident, and independent.
Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance
This 12-week class meets two or three times a week for one hour. Each session includes warm-up, eight tai ji quan forms with therapeutic variations, and a cool-down. Through progressive movements, you’ll build strength, improve balance, and learn to transition confidently between stability and instability. No experience needed—everyone is welcome!
This evidence-based fall prevention program, developed by Fuzhong Li, Ph.D., at the Oregon Research Institute, helps you stay strong, steady, and independent.