Water Fitness Classes
Water fitness is a safe and effective way to exercise for all abilities! Benefits include weight loss,
muscle toning, increased flexibility, cardiovaascular endurance, stability and community. Water exercise can also lead to mood
enhancement, an improved sense of self-esteem and a sense of accomplishment. No swimming skills are necessary for
shallow water fitness. Floatation devices are available for deep water.
Unless otherwise indicated, classes are free for members and do not require advanced registration.
Schedules
Water Fitness classes are currently offered at all three YWCA Health & Fitness locations.
Find more information in the Schedules section of this website.
» Downtown Water Fitness Schedule
» Midtown Water Fitness Schedule
» Uptown Water Fitness Schedule
See our Pool Schedules & Info section for class times and locations.
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Abs In / Aqua Abs
This 30-minute class focuses on toning and strengthening body core muscles otherwise known as the abdominal. Participants may exercise in the deep or shallow end, depending on their comfort level. Floatation devices are used during the class.
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Aqua Cycle
Downtown Only. This class uses unique under-water stationary bikes made to take advantage of the many benefits of the aquatic environment.
Classes are 30 or 45 minutes.
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Cardio Strength
A 60-minute class held in shallow water that emphasizes the maintenance and improvement of range of motion, endurance, and strength with a low impact workout of moderate intensity. With the instructor's guidance, you can tailor the workout to your desired level of difficulty. The class is conducted entirely in the shallow end of the pool, but participants may exercise in deeper water if they choose.
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Deep Water Fitness
A 60-minute class held entirely in the deep end of the pool, providing a very high intensity, low impact workout. Deep water allows you to use full range of motion moves impossible on land. Buoyancy belts are available for use, but a reasonable comfort level in deep water is needed for participation in this class.
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Flexibility Plus
A 45-minute class held in shallow water that emphasizes the maintenance and improvement of range of motion, endurance, and strength with a low impact workout of moderate intensity.
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Power Water Aerobics
Downtown Only. This high-intensity class combines water aerobics with water resistance weight lifting. No noodles allowed.
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Senior/55+
This 60-minute class provides a low impact workout of varying intensity. With the instructor's guidance, you can tailor the workout to your desired level of difficulty. The class is conducted entirely in the shallow end of the pool, but participants may exercise in deeper water if they choose.
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Shallow Water Fitness
A 60-minute class held entirely in the shallow end of the pool. High intensity, low impact. No swimming ability necessary.
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Shallow/Deep Combo
This 60-minute class utilizes various types of equipment, shallow and deep water and laughter to provide a total body workout. You tailor this class to your workout level with guidance from the instructor. Participants may stay in shallow to transitional water depending on their comfort level. No swimming ability necessary.
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Silver Sneakers Splash
Designed to enhance the quality of life and daily functions by using the properties of water to enhance cardiovascular fitness, range of motion, agility, balance and coordination. Arthritis approved for maintaining/building muscle strength and maintaining/increasing range of motion.
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For more information, contact your water fitness coordinator.
Downtown
Christina Adams
612-215-4154
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Midtown
Michelle Hoard
612-215-4330
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Uptown
Diana Person
612-215-4205
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