Kelowna YMCA bringing back specialized fitness program for adults 55+<\/p>\n
Published 10:30 am Saturday, January 17, 2026<\/p>\n
A fitness program tailored to the needs of adults aged 55 and older to help them create healthy routines and remain active is at the Kelowna Family YMCA.<\/p>\n
Choose to Move is a free, three-month program that has made an impact in people\u2019s lives, motivating them to reach their fitness goals.<\/p>\n
\u201cThrough the program, a fitness coach worked with me to create a routine tailored to my goals and fitness level,\u201d said former participant Jim Sivak, who added he had never set foot in a gym before the program. \u201cBeing part of a group with other people who had similar aspirations to incorporate more movement in our lives kept me motivated and on track as well. After completing the program, I became a YMCA member, and now I\u2019m proud to say I go to the gym every other day.\u201d<\/p>\n
The program provides one-on-one sessions with a certified activity coach who will help create a personalized workout plan based on each individual\u2019s needs and preferences.<\/p>\n
Participants will join a group of peers for eight group meetings to share goals, maintain accountability, build connections and explore health and fitness topics together.<\/p>\n
\u201cChoose to Move is changing lives,\u201d says Robyn Moore, vice-president of health fitness and aquatics at the YMCA of Southern Interior BC. \u201cThis free program gives older adults, whether they are 55 or 95, the tools they need to take charge of their well-being, physically and mentally.\u201d<\/p>\n
Those who decide to participate will receive free access to the YMCA for the program\u2019s duration. The goal is that participants become full-time members after the program is complete.<\/p>\n