Health and Wellness
Health and Wellness Programs
At the Grand Traverse Bay YMCA, we believe health and wellness are the backbone of our community. We know that wellness is more than just physical health and encompasses spirit, mind, and body. These programs will help you reach your goals, connect you to relevant resources, build relationships, and assist in your health and wellness journey.
Health & Fitness
Wellness Programs
Our wellness program offerings feature a variety of ways to pursue wellness, from strength training classes to sport specific conditioning courses. Find your perfect fit with small group programs led by certified personal trainers—designed to help you stay motivated and reach your goals together.
Browse this season’s upcoming wellness programs and register today!
YMCA Personal Training
Transform your fitness journey with one-on-one attention or small group training (up to 4 people). Our nationally certified trainers help you overcome plateaus, ensure proper form, and provide motivation. Reach goals faster, prevent injuries, and enjoy the process.
Your trainer and package are waiting for you!
Nutrition Coaching
Invest in your health with personalized nutrition coaching designed to help you build healthier eating habits, fuel your workouts, and create a balanced lifestyle you can maintain. Our nutrition coaching program pairs you with a qualified nutrition professional for one-on-one or small-group sessions, giving you practical, sustainable strategies for everyday life.
As part of our full wellness offerings, nutrition coaching complements your fitness routine and supports lasting, healthy habits. Our approach focuses on general wellness and healthy living, not medical nutrition therapy.
Group Fitness Classes
Discover approximately thirty diverse class options included with your membership. Available at West and Central locations, these YMCA classes welcome all skill levels, ages, and interests in a supportive community environment.
View class descriptions & schedules; save your spot today!
Community Wellness
Connect beyond fitness with open community breakfasts, wellness workshops, and our Social Responsibility series covering topics like scam prevention, grief support, and addiction. We partner with Munson Medical Center for our 8-week Matter of Balance course for older adults, plus offer various senior events.
Find your community connection and reserve your spot!
LiveSTRONG
We empower cancer survivors to reclaim their well-being through twice-weekly sessions with specially trained staff. Build strength, flexibility, and confidence while connecting with others on similar journeys.
This evidence-based program, offered at hundreds of Ys nationwide, has helped countless survivors enhance their quality of life and reduce cancer-related fatigue.
Take the next step to LiveSTRONG
Diabetes prevention program
Prevent or delay type 2 diabetes with the YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program, based on the landmark study funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Research shows that people with pre-diabetes who eat healthier, increase physical activity, and lose a small amount of weight can reduce their risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 58%.
Available in person or online, our diabetes prevention program pairs you with a trained lifestyle coach for 16 one-hour sessions covering healthy eating, physical activity, stress management, and staying motivated. After completing the core sessions, participants meet monthly for up to a year to build lasting habits and maintain their progress.
Healthy Aging and Chronic Disease Prevention
Wellness has no age limit. Our evidence-based programs strengthen the spirit, mind and body while building meaningful connections:
- Enhanced Fitness offers gentle, effective exercises that improve strength and energy, especially beneficial for those with arthritis
- Ageless Grace – Parkinson’s Edition combines natural movements with brain fitness activities to maintain independence and cognitive function
- Matter of Balance empowers adults with practical strategies to manage fall concerns and stay active with confidence
- Power Through Parkinson’s, offered with the Michigan Parkinson Foundation, combines PWR! Moves and boxing drills to improve strength and coordination in a supportive environment.
Learn more and enroll in your healthy aging program
Your Wellness Journey Starts Here
Register to get started and discover how the Y can help you connect to your potential, purpose, and community at every stage of life. YMCA class schedules and registration are below.