Chronic Disease Prevention & Recovery
Fight Back UH20
Our YMCA is the only facility in the United States to offer an aquatic boxing class.
How Aquatic Boxing can help:
- Dramatically improves flexibility, range of motion, strength and balance.
- It is an ideal environment for balance training
- Participants are able to work on balance and gait training without fear of falling or injury “let’s face it-the worst that can happen is you’ll get wet”
- UH20 is part of our Rock Steady Boxing Parkinson’s Program and is held exclusively in our Warm Water Pool.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Community Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/1/24 | 8/31/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 37.00 | $ 47.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | ||
|---|---|---|---|
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04/03/25 - 04/24/25
Th - 11:00 am - 45 mins
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4 / 12 Available | Register | |
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05/01/25 - 05/29/25
Th - 11:00 am - 45 mins
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4 / 12 Available | Register | |
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06/05/25 - 06/26/25
Th - 11:00 am - 45 mins
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4 / 12 Available | Register | |
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07/03/25 - 07/31/25
Th - 11:00 am - 45 mins
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4 / 12 Available | Register | |
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08/07/25 - 08/21/25
Th - 11:00 am - 45 mins
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5 / 12 Available | Register |
Parkinson's Open House & Symposium
Parkinson’s Open House & Symposium
Wednesday, April 9 at the West Morris Area YMCA 14 Dover Chester Road Randolph, NJ 07869
10:00-11:00 am: Rock Steady Boxing-All Levels Class*
11:00 am-12:00 pm: Parkinson’s Health Fair
12:00-12:30 pm: SMARTfit Demo
12:30-2:00 pm: APDA Lunch & Learn
- Speaker 1: Lisa Bayer, J.D., CCM, Aging Life Care Manager®, Advanced Professional, LMR Elder Care, LLC
- Speaker 2: Laurie Fidacaro, M. A. CCC-SLP, Speech Language Pathologist, LSVT-LOUD Certified, SPEAK-OUT Provider
*Must be a current WMY RSB participant to participate in all level classes. All others may observe.
YMCA Membership is not required to attend!
Questions? Ann Marie Peterson [email protected]
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Community Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9/25 | 4/9/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | ||
|---|---|---|---|
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04/09/25
We - 10:00 am - 4 hrs
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30 Registered. More Available | Register |
Parkinson's Support Group
In partnership with the Parkinson’s Foundation, the West Morris Area YMCA will be offering monthly support groups at the Y. Support groups can help you cope with the day-to-day realities of having Parkinson’s or caring for someone with Parkinson’s. Being part of a support group is a great way to reduce stress and connect with others who can relate to your experience. This FREE group is open to anyone diagnosed with Parkinson’s or a caregiver of someone with Parkinson’s.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Community Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9/23 | 12/31/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | ||
|---|---|---|---|
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04/07/25
Integrative Center for Nutrition - Mo - 10:15 am - 1 hr
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5 Registered. More Available | Register | |
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05/19/25
Maintain Your Brain - Mo - 10:15 am - 1 hr
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3 Registered. More Available | Register | |
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06/16/25
Introduction to Parkinson's Foundation - Mo - 10:15 am - 1 hr
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3 Registered. More Available | Register | |
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09/15/25
New Treatment Options for Advanced PD - Mo - 10:15 am - 1 hr
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0 Registered. More Available | Register | |
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10/20/25
What Can APDA Do For You? - Mo - 10:15 am - 1 hr
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0 Registered. More Available | Register | |
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11/17/25
Topic TBD - Mo - 10:15 am - 1 hr
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0 Registered. More Available | Register | |
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12/15/25
Topic TBD - Mo - 10:15 am - 1 hr
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0 Registered. More Available | Register |
Rock Steady Boxing
We are learning every day that there are ways in which people with Parkinson’s disease can enhance their daily quality of life and even build impressive power, strength, flexibility and speed! By exercising with Coaches who know the ropes, you can fight your way out of the corner and start to feel and function better. In a University of Indianapolis study involving boxing training for people with Parkinson’s disease, they discovered that patients showed short and long term improvements including balance, gait, activities of daily living and quality of life.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Community Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/1/24 | 8/31/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 37.00 | $ 47.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
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04/02/25 - 04/30/25
Level 1-2 - We - 9:30 am - 1 hr
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Session is Full | |
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04/02/25 - 04/30/25
Level 3-4 - We - 11:00 am - 1 hr
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Register | |
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04/04/25 - 04/25/25
Level 1-2 - Fr - 9:30 am - 1 hr
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Register | |
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04/04/25 - 04/25/25
Level 3-4 - Fr - 11:00 am - 1 hr
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Register | |
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04/05/25 - 04/26/25
Level 1-2 - Sa - 10:30 am - 1 hr
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Register | |
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04/07/25 - 04/28/25
Level 1-2 - Mo - 11:30 am - 1 hr
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Register | |
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05/02/25 - 05/30/25
Level 1-2 - Fr - 9:30 am - 1 hr
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Register | |
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05/02/25 - 05/30/25
Level 3-4 - Fr - 11:00 am - 1 hr
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Register | |
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05/03/25 - 05/31/25
Level 1-2 - Sa - 10:30 am - 1 hr
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Register | |
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05/05/25 - 05/26/25
Level 1-2 - Mo - 11:30 am - 1 hr
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Register | |
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05/07/25 - 05/28/25
Level 1-2 - We - 9:30 am - 1 hr
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Session is Full | |
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05/07/25 - 05/28/25
Level 3-4 - We - 11:00 am - 1 hr
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Register | |
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06/02/25 - 06/30/25
Level 1-2 - Mo - 11:30 am - 1 hr
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Register | |
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06/04/25 - 06/25/25
Level 1-2 - We - 9:30 am - 1 hr
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Session is Full | |
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06/04/25 - 06/25/25
Level 3-4 - We - 11:00 am - 1 hr
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Register | |
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06/06/25 - 06/27/25
Level 1-2 - Fr - 9:30 am - 1 hr
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Register | |
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06/06/25 - 06/27/25
Level 3-4 - Fr - 11:00 am - 1 hr
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Register | |
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06/07/25 - 06/28/25
Level 1-2 - Sa - 10:30 am - 1 hr
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Register | |
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07/02/25 - 07/30/25
Level 1-2 - We - 9:30 am - 1 hr
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Session is Full | |
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07/02/25 - 07/30/25
Level 3-4 - We - 11:00 am - 1 hr
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Register | |
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07/05/25 - 07/26/25
Level 1-2 - Sa - 10:30 am - 1 hr
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Register | |
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07/07/25 - 07/28/25
Level 1-2 - Mo - 11:30 am - 1 hr
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Register | |
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07/11/25 - 07/25/25
Level 1-2 - Fr - 9:30 am - 1 hr
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Register | |
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07/11/25 - 07/25/25
Level 3-4 - Fr - 11:00 am - 1 hr
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Register | |
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08/01/25 - 08/22/25
Level 1-2 - Fr - 9:30 am - 1 hr
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Register | |
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08/01/25 - 08/22/25
Level 3-4 - Fr - 11:00 am - 1 hr
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Register | |
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08/02/25 - 08/23/25
Level 1-2 - Sa - 10:30 am - 1 hr
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Register | |
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08/04/25 - 08/18/25
Level 1-2 - Mo - 11:30 am - 1 hr
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Register | |
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08/06/25 - 08/20/25
Level 1-2 - We - 9:30 am - 1 hr
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Session is Full | |
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08/06/25 - 08/20/25
Level 3-4 - We - 11:00 am - 1 hr
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Register |
Warrior UH20
What is Warrior UH20?
- Therapeutic aquatic group exercise program focused on recovery fitness
- Geared towards Veterans and active-duty military
- Class is held in the Warm Water Pool
- Maintained at an average of 88 degrees
- 3.5′-5′ in depth
- Easy entry steps
- Chair lift if needed
- Our highly trained staff are certified in Aquatic Fitness and/or Aquatic Rehabilitation and Land Fitness. Rehabilitation specialists are AEA (Aquatic Exercise Association) and ATRI (Aquatic Therapy & Rehab Institute) Certified.
All exercises are adapted to the fitness needs and abilities of participants and may include:
- Deep water running (cadence training)
- Shallow water walking/running
- Core strength
- Balance
- Upper & lower extremity strength training
- Agility
- Plyometrics
- Mindfulness and relaxation
Benefits of Water Exercise:
- Relieve pain
- Increase range of motion
- Increase flexibility
- Improve cardiovascular capacity
- Improve circulation
Warrior UH20 may help improve health-related goals including:
- Improved fitness/physical conditioning
- Pain management
- Improved function/ability to do more
- Become more active
- Improve quality of life
Warrior UH20 may be beneficial to Warriors with:
- Chronic pain management
- Musculoskeletal injuries (such as fractures, spinal cord injury, amputations)
- TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury)
- PTS (Post Traumatic Stress)