Water Aerobics
Is a High intensity, low impact, endurance building aerobic workout. Burn calories while toning and strengthening muscle using a variety of dance and callisthenic moves. Improve balance, coordination, and flexibility. Water depth is waist to chest level. It is not necessary to know how to swim. Classes are 50 minutes. The evening class is a higher impact class. (This is FREE to Y-Members with a Family Membership.)
Pilates Water Aerobics
Is a Water Aerobics based on Pilates focusing on realigning the body, strengthening the core muscles and increasing flexibility while adding elements of yoga and stress reduction. Classes are 50 minutes.
The Deep
Is a High Intensity, no impact workout with a flotation device. The exercises are in shallow and deep water, working large muscle groups. Classes are 50 minutes in the competitive pool.
Arthritis Aquatics
This class has specially designed exercise in warm water for people with arthritis. These exercises use the water’s buoyancy and resistance to help improve joint flexibility and muscle strength. The warm water and gentle movements can also help to relieve pain, stiffness, and increase joint mobility. Water depth is chest to shoulder level. It is not necessary to know how to swim. People with multiple or severe joint problems or who had joint surgery are encouraged to check with their doctors about the need for special precautions. Classes are 45 minutes.
Silver Splash
Activate your aqua exercise urge for variety! Silver Splash offers LOTS of fun and shallow water moves to improve agility, flexibility and cardiovascular endurance. No swimming ability is required, and a special Silver Sneakers kickboard is used to develop strength, balance and coordination.
Aqua Zumba
Known as the Zumba “pool party.” Aqua Zumba gives new meaning to the idea of an invigorating workout. Splashing stretching, twisting, even shouting, laughing, hooting and hollering are ofter heard during an Aqua Zumba class. Integrating the Zumba formula and philosophy with the traditional aqua fitness disciplines, Aqua Zumba blends it all together into a safe, challenging, water based workout that cardio-conditioning, body-toning, and most of all, exhilarating beyond belief.