# Event Details - **Event Name**: Q-MoB Fitness: Strength for Life @ Hampshire YMCA (Northampton, MA) - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 30 Sep, 2026 at 10:15 am – Wed, 30 Sep, 2026 at 11:10 am (-04:00) - **Event Description**: MIndful strength-building using functional movement for balance; accessible to those with joint, aging, injury challengesAbout this Event9/30 Q-MoB Fitness: Strength for Life @ Hampshire YMCA (Northampton, MA)Wednesdays, 10:15-11:10amHampshire Regional YMCA286 Prospect StNorthampton, MA 01060Instructor: Oliver HoudousThis is a mindful strength class, incorporating functional strength, balance and mobility in a way that is accessible for those with joint issues and/or instability due to aging or injury. Studies show that strength training improves metabolism and weight management, reduces risk of falling and injury, can reduce inflammation and chronic pain. and is one of the best ways to improve overall fitness and longevity. Instructor will offer a variety of options for each exercise to allow participants to progress slowly and safely.Instructor: Oliver HoudousPhilosophy & Background: Oliver's training philosophy is "Movement is Medicine." His fitness background blends yoga, bodyweight skill training, mobility work, weightlifting, and functional movement patterns to create a balanced system for his clients.Certifications: He is a NASM-certified personal trainer, holds a Biokinetics Certification, and is a Certified Yoga Instructor.REGISTRATION: At least 24 hours before this class, please call Lynne Zusi, Hampshire YMCA Senior Program Director of Wellness at 413-584-7086 X119 to reserve a space in this class and either a FREE day pass or FREE 1 week trial to check out several classes. And please register here on Eventbrite if you would like to join Q-MoB students for an optional after-class coffee or lunch so you can get to know your queer neighbors and support one another in creating good fitness habits.WHAT TO BRING: Shorts, Tee Shirt, Sweatshirt, Water Bottle (metal or plastic NOT glass), shoes you can move comfortably in (& that are your indoor shoes that do not have road/sidewalk salt, sand, or mud on them).SEEK HOST FOR POST-WORKOUT COFFEE/LUNCH: Q-MoB seeks a host who would like to help organize a post-workout coffee or lunch to help Q-MoB men meet their neighbors who are interested in supporting one another in developing healthy fitness habits. Please if you'd like to learn how easy it is to host post event gatherings after YMCA classes. We all are much more likely to sustain new habits when we have team of witty & wise queer neighbors to support us. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/northampton/q-mob-fitness-strength-for-life-hampshire-ymca-northampton-ma/100002000484860068 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Workshops, health-wellness, Sports - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Northampton - **state**: MA - **country**: United States - **location**: Hampshire Regional YMCA - **lat**: 42.3288979 - **long**: -72.644294 - **full address**: Hampshire Regional YMCA, 286 Prospect Street, Northampton, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Q-MoB Fitness: Strength for Life @ Hampshire YMCA (Northampton, MA) - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/bdd9151b1260f0c71a625a7e6876f313ed4259e4cfbb3df2dcaeb08b07266f35-rimg-w386-h381-dc0868a8-gmir.jpg?v=1789085765 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Q-MoB Fitness: Strength for Life @ Hampshire YMCA (Northampton, MA) being held? 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