Personal Training; Individualized or Small group: Conducted at the Wellness Center for individuals aged 13 and older, these sessions are led by a certified personal trainer who guides participants or small groups through a workout routine using the diverse range of aerobic and strength training equipment available in our Wellness Center and Fitness Studios. Training sessions are offered in 30, 45, or 60-minute durations. The cost for Ex4All Land (Personal Training) can be billed monthly, or you can purchase packages for flexibility.

Gentle Inclusive Yoga Class: Our Inclusive Yoga Class takes place on Tuesdays from 4:30 to 5:30 PM. We invite individuals of all abilities to join us and participate. You'll experience the benefits of this class throughout the entire week.

Other Classes: Our schedule features a diverse range of classes tailored for the neurodivergent community. Options include Silver Sneakers, Cuts and Curves, Soul Fusion, Spin, Zumba, and any other class that participants express interest in joining.

Prior to Covid, we organized several events each year. We are excited to announce that we plan to revive our events, which will feature karaoke nights, proms, themed parties, movie nights, and talent shows. We will provide updates on any upcoming events right here on our website. Our goal is to organize our first event for March 2026.

Exercise 4 All began at our Greendale Family Branch YMCA in response to the increased demand for physical activity support by members with disabilities in their branch. The program now partners with the Seven Hills Foundation, a Worcester-based social services provider, and the Worcester Public Schools, and has served more than 100 people. Participants do not need to belong to the YMCA for Personal Training or Swim Lessons. (The Daytime Experience requires membership. Please see details below) Personal Trainers began supporting one another in their efforts to offer training to those who present unique needs. Exercise for a person with a disability involves a whole different set of challenges in addition to those common to the general YMCA population.

“Exercise 4 All is a rewarding experience and I’ve seen both the trainer and the client gain a lot from participating in this program. I love going to work because of the mutual rewards and joy we share”, said Karin Anderson, former Director of Healthy Living and YMCA Certified Personal Trainer.

This program is intended to remove barriers and make available to the participating clients with special needs the mental, emotional and physical health benefits that accrue from the participation in a regular and appropriate exercise program. These individualized exercise programs are developed and implemented by certified Personal Trainers on-staff at the Greendale Family Branch YMCA using land and water modalities. Trainers have adapted a workout strategy based on the research of Dr. Igor called Burdenko. His method starts in deep water, transitions to shallow water, and finally moves to land. This aquatic environment reduces the body's weight by 90%, facilitating easier movement. This exercise technique emphasizes balance, coordination, and flexibility before progressively shifting its focus to endurance, speed, and strength. While the Burdenko method serves as the foundation for Ex4all Aquatics, the swimming component has evolved to prioritize water safety and swimming skills, while still adhering to Burdenko's principles.

Membership – We offer Individual Adult, Young Adult, Youth, and Family memberships based on income through Y Access, our income based pricing model. Any specials that the Y offers through the year for this programming can be utilized by Ex4All participants. Y Access scholarship rates are available for all membership options.

Membership is encouraged but not mandatory for Ex4All Personal Training or Swim Programs. However, a membership is necessary for our Ex4all Daytime Experience. Families must hire a coach for their family member and determine the coach's compensation from the funding provided by their resources (such as DDS, Seven Hills, etc.).

The Ex4All program is just one way the Greendale Family Branch YMCA shows its dedication to healthy living for everyone in the community.

Learn more about YMCA of Central MA Membership here

Learn more about the Greendale Family Branch here

Please contact Linda Keohane for information on any of our Ex4all programs. She will answer any questions you may have regarding these offerings:

Linda Keohane, 
Group Exercise and Exercise For All Coordinator
Greendale Family Branch YMCA
(Email) [email protected]
(Phone) 508-852-6694 (ext. 2227) or 774-778-5954