Adaptive Health
Programming

Fitness & Healthy Living

Adaptive Health Programming

Diabetes Prevention

The YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program helps overweight adults at risk for type 2 diabetes reduce their risk for developing the disease by taking steps that will improve their overall health and well-being.

If you’re at risk for type 2 diabetes, you can make small, measurable changes that can reduce your risk and help you live a happier, healthier life.

Change is tough—we can help.

 PROGRAM FEATURES

  • 25 sessions delivered over the course of one year.
  • Led by a trained Lifestyle Coach.
  • A group that offers motivation and support.

Free Program for qualifying participants –  Space is limited

For Information about the YMCA Diabetes Prevention Program and how to qualify please contact:
Check back for spring 2024 dates or contact Keesha Nelson at communityhealth@ymcabham.org. 

Classes will be held at:

Oak Street Health
633 Tuscaloosa Avenue SW, Birmingham, AL 35111

New Hope Center 
1741 Jefferson Avenue SW, Birmingham, AL, 35211

Northeast YMCA
628 Red Lane Road, Birmingham Al 35215

 

 

Parkinson's Support

Are you or someone you know affected by Parkinson’s disease?

EXERCISE FOR PARKINSON’S DISEASE

DEFEAT PD

Defeat PD is a Parkinson-specific group exercise class, conducted by PWR!Moves (Parkinson Wellness Recovery) certified instructors, focused on keeping you moving and doing more of what you want to do! As you practice, you will be challenged physically and cognitively while working on fitness goals: strength, balance, agility, aerobics, and flexibility. Exercises are designed to improve your fitness, counteract your PD symptoms and increase your daily activity. This whole-body, function-focused exercise class will push you to do more than you think you can in a fun, empowering, and enriching environment!

Session Dates:

  • January 6th – March 28th, 2025
  • April 7th – June 27th
  • July 7th – September 26th
  • October 6th – December 26th

Locations, Days and Times:

Greystone YMCA 5414 US-280 Birmingham, AL 35242

Days and times: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 12:30pm – 1:30pm

Pelham YMCA 2610 Pelham Parkway, Pelham, AL 35124

Days and times: Tuesday and Friday 12:30pm – 1:30pm

 

Registration: Registration is required for this program. Candidates must complete a digital welcome packet with intake forms that can be completed at home. Once received, one of our specialized trainers conduct a brief in-person movement assessment with each candidate.

For more information and to register, contact Andrea Pindroh at Apindroh@ymcabham.org

PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUPS

Our goal is to provide education, fellowship, and resources for those with Parkinson’s and their care partners.

Greystone: Support Group meets the 2nd Tuesday each month from 1-2:30pm.

Contact Andrea Pindroh at apindroh@ymcabham.org for more information.

Pelham: Support Group meets the 1st Wednesday each month from 9:30-11am.

Contact Alane Cleavelin at acleavelin@ymcabham.org for more information. 

Hoover: Support Group meets the 1st Thursday each month from 1-2:30pm

Contact Alane Cleavelin at acleavelin@ymcabham.org for more information. 

Trussville: Support Group meets the 1st Wednesday of the month at 12:30pm.

Contact Carrie Dunn at cdunn@ymcabham.org for more information.

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