Aqua Aerobics
for all Ages & Abilities
Everybody benefits from aquatic exercise. Our programs are designed to restore and maintain health and function. Each class is designed with this in mind. Water is the safest training venue for achieving increased functional daily activities as well as decreased pain, increased range of motion, weight loss and cardiac conditioning. Other positive benefits of water exercise are increased balance and coordination, and a relaxed state of mind. Finally, an aquatic-based exercise program offers tremendous health benefits that aid in minimizing both the physiological and psychological effects of aging.
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| Class Name |
Class Description |
Intensity Levels |
Day of Week |
Time |
| Dawn Patrol |
Deep water exercises emphasizing cardiovascular conditioning and strength building. This moderate to high intensity water class gives you a new and challenging workout. Using a wide range of hard to easy move with a variety of equipment. You are looking for a challenging workout , this class is for you. |
High– Inter. |
M,T,W,TH,F |
7:00 AM |
| AquaSize |
Low intensity, low impact workout in shallow water. Focuses on upper body, lower body conditioning as well as muscular strengthening and endurance building. All with simple moves. |
Beg-Inter. |
M,T,W,TH,F |
9:00 AM |
| Arthritis Class |
A group class designed to improve range o motion, strength, stability, endurance and wellness for persons with arthritis. Particularly good for pre-post surgery. The water is the best place to be for these therapeutic exercises. |
All Levels |
T & TH |
2:00 PM |
Seniors Benefit Greatly from Aquatics REGISTER
NOW>>>
Seniors and geriatric participants benefit greatly from aquatic
exercise and physical therapy in the water. Our programs are
designed to
restore health and function in this vital population because of
water's protective effects against heavy joint loading. It is the
safest training venue for achieving increased functional daily
activities as well as decreased pain, increased range of motion
and cardiac conditioning. Other positive benefits of water
exercise are increased balance and coordination, and a relaxed
state of mind. Finally, an aquatic-based exercise program
offers tremendous health benefits that aid in minimizing both the
physiological and psychological effects of aging.
Pre Natal & Post-Natal Water Exercise Class REGISTER
NOW>>>
This class is designed for all new and soon-to-be moms. We use this class not
only for exercise but also to help the baby to have fun in the water. This class
combines low-impact water exercises and a Parents & Me class. Come exercise with
your baby or come exercise and find out how to work with your baby when he/she
comes.
Aqua Arthritis Exercise
Aqua Arthritis is designed to improve range of motion, strength, stability, endurance
and wellness in persons with arthritis. The water exercises can help restore
function with active daily living activities. The water is the best place to
be for these therapeutic exercises
Aquasize
This low intensity, low impact water class is perfect for the beginner, or for
those with significant joint pain. The moves of the class are slow and simple,
making it much easer on the joints and muscles. So, if you’re looking for
a good place to start an exercise program, this is it!
Senior Water Aerobics
A service focusing on the aging population in good condition and those that
want a great fun exercise class with wide variety of exercises.
Water Waves
This moderate to high intensity water class combines intervals of “hard
and easy” moves, resulting in a new and challenging workout. This workout
also allows for a period of relaxation and reflection. If you’re looking
for a new approach to water aerobics and a challenging workout, this is the
class for you!
Ai Chi
Is a water exercise and relaxation program that has been created to help you
enjoy the water in a flowing, yet powerful, progression. Perfect for the
highly stressed, over challenged person, it is also ideal for creating improved
range of motion and mobility. Ai Chi combines Tai-Chi concepts with Shiatsu
and Watsu techniques, using deep breathing and slow movements in warm water.
Deep Water Aerobics
A beginner class for all ages and abilities. A workout with in deep water with
noodles and deep water exercise belts.
Water Walking
Add some water, an instructor, and creativity, and you’ve got water walking.
This low to moderate intensity class adds variety to walking by combining easy
low-impact steps with the resistance of the water. It also offers toning, and
can easily be modified to suit your needs. Designed for those who prefer no
bouncing, even in the water!
Why Aquatic Exercise?
Take a Look at all the advantages!
- Movement with more freedom and less pain is possible
- Exercises
can be more enjoyable and free of the fear of falling
- Spasticity
can be reduced by the warmth and buoyancy of the water, and the
slow, rhythmic motions possible in water
- Strengthening can be
enhanced by the buoyancy and viscosity of the water
- Range of
motion can be increased with greater ease and comfort
- Pain can
be reduced by the warmth, stimulation, pleasure, relaxation,
and weight relief of being in the water
- Vital capacity can be significantly
increased
- Pulse rate can be significantly decreased
- Peripheral circulation
can be improved
- Cardiac output, stroke volume, general metabolism,
and high-density lipoprotein can be increased
- Aerobic endurance
can be increased, particularly with swimming exercises
- Balance
and coordination can be more easily restored
- Tension, depression,
anger, and confusion can be reduced
"Aquatic rehabilitation of clients with spinal cord injury",
by C. Giesecke, Chapter 8 in Aquatic Rehabilitation, R.G. Ruoti,
ed. Philadelphia, Lippincott-Raven, 1997.
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