Your brain and your muscles have something in common: You must exercise them regularly to avoid loss of skills. In other words, use it or lose it!

Utilization and repetition are important no matter your age. Yet, as you get older, it becomes more critical to use the skills that you want to retain.

The YMCA of Greater Brandywine encourages you to stay active and offers a variety of ways to do so. All activities can be tailored to your ability, giving you plenty of chances to exercise your body and your mind. Consider the following programs and activities:

A Matter of Balance
A Matter of Balance is an eight-week course that is designed to reduce the fear of falling while increasing balance. New sessions kick off regularly, so check the upcoming dates.

Creative & Performing Arts
There are also dance, pottery, and culinary arts classes for adults. The ForeverWell team offers the chance to flex your creative muscles in the Create Art program.

Pickleball
Featuring a court that is shallower than tennis, pickleball is a fun way to maintain your skills. The YMCA offers clinics, lessons, open play, and more ways to hit the courts. Learn about pickleball at YGBW.

Reading
Join the monthly book clubs to maintain your love of reading. The YMCA ForeverWell team hosts book clubs at most YMCA branches, and a new title is selected each month. 

Swimming
The YMCA is passionate about water safety and the therapeutic benefits of being in the water and offers swim lessons for groups, small groups, or privately. There are also a variety of aqua fitness classes as well as open swim time.

No matter what you love doing, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine encourages you to keep at it!

Learn more tips for healthy living at the YMCA of Greater Brandywine, an association of eight YMCAs across Chester County that offer life-changing programs for children, families, adults, and seniors.