Water Fitness
Water Fitness
Water-based fitness appeals to a wide range of ages and abilities. As the aquatic environment provides high resistance and low impact, it is beneficial for providing therapeutic relief to those looking to rehab injuries, improve cardio health, mobility, and flexibility, as well as provide therapeutic relief and pain management for arthritis and chronic pain sufferers. The water also provides resistance to help build up both strength and endurance.
How Deep?
Our shallow water classes (denoted by a big ‘S’ on the water aerobics schedule), are taught at a range of 3.5-5′ feet in depth. The recommendation from the National Arthritis Foundation is that water needs to be at least chest deep to provide the necessary resistance to be beneficial.
We welcome all ages and abilities into our shallow water classes.
We also offer deep water class (denoted by a big letter ‘D’ on the water aerobics schedule). The deep water classes are taught at a range of 7-9′ feet in depth. We recommend participants wear a deep water running belt for added buoyancy, as well as increased resistance in the water.
Water Fitness Classes
Shallow Water Aqua Blast
Churn up the water in this challenging yet fun workout held in shallow water. Cardio, strength, flexibility – this class has it all! Maximize your training efforts with increased water resistance and enjoy an exercise session that lessens the impact on your joints.
Deep Water Blast Cardio
Get your heart rate up in this fast-paced, deep-water class designed to burn calories and improve endurance. This class is designed to challenge you to get the most out of your workout as we use not only the resistance of the water but also equipment like buoys, kickboards, and noodles. An aquabelt is recommended.
Deep Water Blast Cardio and Abs
Bring your energy and get ready to work hard. This deep-water class incorporates a combination of exercises to burn calories and strengthen the abs. An aquabelt is recommended.
Deep Water Blast Strengthen and Tone
The pool is such a great place to work on strengthening our muscles. In this deep-water, full body workout you will use the water to strengthen and tone your muscles. The resistance provided by water aerobics equipment as well as the wall helps to challenge each individual at a level that is best for them. An aquabelt is recommended.
Deep Water Fitness
This total body, deep-water fitness class uses water weights, pool noodles and aquabelts. The workout provides a combination of low, medium, and high intensity exercises.
Shallow Water Aqua Fit
This is a less intense, shallow water class, but we are still here to get our heart rates up as well as have fun! Participants are encouraged to challenge themselves at a pace that works for them in this invigorating water aerobics session. Classes alternate between an emphasis on exercises to keep the heart rate up, improve balance and control, build endurance, strengthen muscles, and enhance flexibility.
Shallow Water ABS Aqua Combat
Train like a fighter! An explosive, high intensity interval training (HIIT) cardio workout that takes inspiration from mixed martial arts that will have you punching, kicking, and rebounding like an MMA Pro. Focus on gaining muscular strength, endurance, and coordination through water resistance training and choreographed movements.
September 2024 Water Aerobics Schedule
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