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WATER EXERCISE CLASSES

Water exercise classes are a fun way to use the resistance and buoyancy of the water to improve cardiovascular fitness, strength, and flexibility.  classes combine light to moderate aerobic workout with exercises in the shallow and deep water to help increase endurance, core strength, and flexibility. Water exercise is perfect if you’re looking for a fun, low impact workout.

A Typical Class

All classes take place in our heated indoor pool in either shallow or deep water. The instructor leads participants through cardio movements such as walking, jogging, kicking, cross-country ski movements, and jumping jacks.

Outcomes/Benefits

  • Increased cardiovascular endurance
  • Increased flexibility
  • Increased muscle strength and toning

Tips + Preparation

New to class? Arrive a little early so our instructor can give you some pointers.

Equipment Needed

  • Water exercise equipment
  • The Y provides all equipment for this class

Attire and What to Bring

  • Come to class dressed and ready for the pool
  • Proper swim attire is required (swimsuit), no basketball shorts, street clothes, etc.
  • Water shoes (encouraged)
  • Towel, water bottle, aqua jacket (optional)

 

CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

Arthritis

This class allows you to exercise without putting excess strain on your joints and muscles. The gentle activities in warm water, with exercise approved by the arthritis foundation

This class takes place in shallow water. Exercises approved by the Arthritis Foundation include walking, gentle stretching, flexing, extension, and range-of-motion. Exercises are done in shallow water and focus on activities of daily living, moving a joint through your range of motion and holding it to feel a gentle stretch in the muscle

 

Aqua Blast

This total body water workout helps build cardiovascular endurance while pushing a broader range of muscular strength and motion in your upper body, lower body, and core. Kick your aqua fitness up a notch with Aqua Blast.

 

Splash & Tone

Have fun and tone your entire body with this low intensity cardio class. We combine water aerobics and strength training with bells, noodles, and balance work to strengthen muscles and shed calories. Enjoy toning your body to fun music and get inspired by our high energy instructors.

 

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