
We
offer a variety of water exercise classes to fit your needs. Although some of
the classes are designed for specific skill and fitness levels, everyone is welcome.
See the monthly water fitness calendar
for up-to-date listings for classes offered along with a brief description of
each. If you have special medical need or conditions including pregnancy, please
consult your physician before beginning any exercise program. Those who are not
members of the YMCA may purchase a punch pass to attend any land or water exercise
program. INTRO TO WATER FITNESS Learn
the basics for both deep and shallow water exercise classes. Also included are
tips for increasing and decreasing your own personal intensity. MUSCLE
STRENGTH/ENDURANCE This short program offers the use of a variety
of equipment to strengthen and tone upper, middle, and lower body. (Example: bands,
balls, paddles, noodles, barbells). SILVERSNEAKERS®
SILVERSPLASH® Activate your aqua exercise urge for variety!
SilverSplash® offers LOTS of fun and shallow water moves to improve agility,
flexibility and cardiovascular endurance. No swimming ability is required, and
a special SilverSneakers® kickboard is used to develop strength, balance,
and coordination. DEEP WATER CARDIO
ABS This class is 30 - 35 minutes of high intensity deep-water
exercise intermixed with exercises designed to enhance and develop core strength. ARTHRITIS
FOUNDATION YMCA AQUATIC PROGRAM PLUS The Arthritis Foundation in
conjunction with the YMCA offers this program to anyone who has a need to exercise
in the water. All exercises are approved by the Arthritis Foundation and are designed
for muscle strengthening around the joints and joint range of motion. The "Plus"
part of the program is mild to moderate cardiovascular exercises. DEEP
VARIETY A variety of class formats will be used for deep-water cardio
conditioning, muscle strengthening and flexibility. SHALLOW
CARDIO This class is 30 - 35 minutes of moderate intensity shallow
water cardio exercises including water walking and minimal jumping. Options will
be available for increasing or decreasing your personal intensity level. ONE-ON-ONE
FITNESS One-on-one fitness fun is not personal training, but a program
that allows you exercise with an instructor to meet your own personal goals. Please
check the welcome center for current fees for this program. |