YMCA's EnhanceFitness classes

Something as simple as grasping a dumbbell can be painful for those with arthritis, old age or chronic pain. So, some YMCA locations are offering a new program called EnhanceFitness. The program helps build muscular strength with can help alleviate chronic pain. The exersice also helps to alleviate the pain of some daily activities, such as getting in and out of the car. To learn more about these classes, contact your local YMCA.

VIDEO: Kym Reed from YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit shows us some of these activities that can help alleviate the pain of arthritis, old age and other chronic pains.