{"id":14126,"date":"2014-12-09T19:37:49","date_gmt":"2014-12-09T19:37:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/firstcoastymca.org\/?page_id=14126"},"modified":"2025-07-14T13:51:12","modified_gmt":"2025-07-14T17:51:12","slug":"enhancefitness","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/portfolio.curran-connors.com\/FCYMCA\/programs\/healthy-living\/enhancefitness\/","title":{"rendered":"EnhanceFitness\u00ae"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3yLJXKfHu2k\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><br \/>\nArthritis is a painful joint stiffness and inflammation affecting 1 in 5 Americans. That is approximately 52.5 million Americans, 50% of which are adults over the age of 65. Making Arthritis the most common cause of disability in the US.<\/p>\n<p>Though there is no known cure, Low-intensity physical activity has been proven to reduce pain, improve functioning, elevate mood, and delay disability.<\/p>\n<p>EnhanceFitness\u00ae is a group exercise program that uses easy to learn movements. As a participant, you have the ability to track your performance and improve using validated information. Endorsed by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, we are proud to be offering this program at many of our Family Facilities at the YMCA\u2019s of Florida\u2019s First Coast.<\/p>\n<p>EnhanceFitness\u00ae (formerly Lifetime Fitness) is an evidence-based, community-delivered exercise program proven to increase strength, boost activity levels, and elevate mood. Certified EF instructors offer a program that focuses on stretching, flexibility, balance, low impact aerobics, and strength training exercises.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Classes meet three times a week for one hour and implement these 5 physical activity components:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Warm-up<\/li>\n<li>Aerobic\/Cardio<\/li>\n<li>Cool Down<\/li>\n<li>Strength Training<\/li>\n<li>Flexibility\/ Stretch<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The strengthening exercises focus on major muscle groups using ankle and wrist weights, and ALL movements can be modified for each participant. An added bonus is the opportunity to make new friends and be in a supportive environment!<\/p>\n<p>To learn more about the program and its benefits, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.firstcoastnews.com\/video\/entertainment\/television\/first-coast-living\/ymcas-fall-prevention-program-strength-stability-flexibility\/77-64b32a7d-5b13-49ef-86bb-55af0b220935\">check out this segment from First Coast News.<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Cost<\/h3>\n<p><strong>YMCA members: <\/strong> $100<br \/>\n<strong>Non-members:<\/strong>  $200<br \/>\n<strong>(Financial Assistance is available for Duval County Residents.)<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4>YMCA membership is not required to participate in this program.<\/h4>\n<h4>Please contact Healthy Living\u00a0 at 904.265.1777 or <a href=\"mailto:myhealth@fcymca.org\">myhealth@fcymca.org<\/a> to express your interest and learn more.\u00a0 You may also fill out the form below to learn more about our Healthy Living programs.<\/h4>\n<p><a class=\"btn btn-lg btn-arrow secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/app.smartsheet.com\/b\/form\/b019d81a1cc24b239c61354fb0bb66a6\">FILL OUT THE FORM TO LEARN MORE<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Upcoming Classes<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/portfolio.curran-connors.com\/FCYMCA\/locations\/ymca-at-wildlight\/\">YMCA at Wildlight<\/a> (Nassau County)<br \/>\n<strong> Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 12:00pm &#8211; 1:00pm<\/strong><br \/>\n<em><strong>Starts Monday, October 6th<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>We\u2019re grateful for our Healthy Living Partner, the City of Jacksonville<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-77806 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/portfolio.curran-connors.com\/FCYMCA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/COJ-logo-Silver-Blue.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"166\" height=\"166\" srcset=\"https:\/\/portfolio.curran-connors.com\/FCYMCA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/COJ-logo-Silver-Blue.png 1838w, https:\/\/portfolio.curran-connors.com\/FCYMCA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/COJ-logo-Silver-Blue-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/portfolio.curran-connors.com\/FCYMCA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/COJ-logo-Silver-Blue-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/portfolio.curran-connors.com\/FCYMCA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/COJ-logo-Silver-Blue-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/portfolio.curran-connors.com\/FCYMCA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/COJ-logo-Silver-Blue-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/portfolio.curran-connors.com\/FCYMCA\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/COJ-logo-Silver-Blue-1536x1536.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 166px) 100vw, 166px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\ufeff Arthritis is a painful joint stiffness and inflammation affecting 1 in 5 Americans. 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