All aquatic fitness classes are offered at the YMCA at Pabst Farms and are FREE for Y members!
AQUATIC INSTRUCTOR TRAINING WORKSHOP:
AQUA YOGA STRENGTH CERTIFICATE
Discover the power of pairing yoga and water exercises to improve strength and flexibility. Learn how to apply variable resistance to strengthen muscles without overstressing joints and take home basic to advanced water yoga workouts. Suitable for all pool temperatures and all levels of fitness.
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LOWER IMPACT, LOWER INTENSITY CLASSES:
AQUA FITNESS:
(Therapy Pool)
Cardiovascular fitness, strength and flexibility will be challenged with exercises designed to ease demands of everyday living. Low to moderately high fitness levels are accommodated.
AQUA ZUMBA:
(Therapy Pool)
Still exhilarating! Still fun! Just less impact and intensity than the competitive pool version.
JOINT MOVEMENT:
(Therapy Pool)
(ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION AQUATIC EXERCISE)
An aquatic program designed to boost confidence and increase social interactions, as well as generally improve physical and mental well-being. This gentle, warm water exercise class is for people of all ages who suffer from arthritis, muscular and joint discomfort, or coming from a hip or knee injury.
YOGA STRETCH:
(Catch Pool)
Combine the gentle stretch of yoga with the freedom and buoyancy of the aquatic environment.
HIGHER IMPACT, HIGHER INTENSITY CLASSES:
AQUA BOOT CAMP:
(Competitive Pool)
For the very intense exerciser. This class combines circuits, speed, power drills and plyometrics.
AQUA CHALLENGE:
(Competitive Pool)
Improve cardiovascular fitness and total body strength! This class will incorporate
a variety of formats, including intervals, boot camp, cardio blast and more! The
class can accommodate moderate to high fitness levels.
AQUA ZUMBA:
(Competitive Pool)
The party’s in the pool! Join us for this exhilarating aqua dance set to spicy Latin music. This class is for everyone!
RIVER CHALLENGE:
(Lazy River)
30 minutes of high-intensity strength and cardiovascular training, enhanced by the water current in the lazy river. Use as a stand-alone class or an add-on.
BENEFITS OF WATER EXERCISE
- Water has 12 times the resistance of air. Build strength by moving water.
- Reduce impact on joints by up to 90%.
- No swimming skills required.
- Improve mood and decrease anxiety.
- Burn calories in a comfortable environment.