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Benefits of Water Exercise
- Increase strength, energy, range of motion, muscle tone, circulation, endurance, balance, and confidence.
- Decrease stress, blood pressure, tension, weight gain, body fat, impact on joints, and risk of injury.
- Enhance overall well-being, sleeping patterns, and the recovery process following injuries.
- Strengthen muscles - water exercise provides 12-14 percent more resistance than exercise on land.
Water Exercise Class Schedule
Always be sure to check the Aquatics Facilities Modified Hours and Capacity for any updates.
March Schedule
| Millbrook | Optimist | Pullen | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deep Water |
Power Hour *Aqua Pilates Power Hour |
Intervals *Aqua Pilates |
Intervals Monday/Wednesday/Friday 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. |
| Shallow Water |
Aqua Interval Challenge Aqua Fit *Aqua Pilates Aqua Splash and Stroll |
Aqua Flex Hydro Fusion *Aqua Pilates Hydro Fusion |
Join-T Monday/ Wednesday/Friday 9:45 - 10:45 a.m. |
March Notes
- Millbrook Notes
Aqua Pilates will start on Tuesday/Thursdays the week of March 23. - Optimist Pool
Aqua Pilates will start on Tuesday/Thursdays the week of March 23.
Changes to Friday Classes will start the week of March 23.
Class Descriptions and Intensity Levels
Shallow Water Classes
Waist to armpit depth of water. Participants need to be able to right themselves to a standing position. Water shoes are encouraged for these classes.
- Join-T Class (Level 1-2): For those with arthritis, fibromyalgia, and other conditions that require a light cardio and range of motion workout.
- Aqua Fit (Level 2-3): Choreography style class that is energizing and easy to follow. It provides a great cardiovascular workout,
utilizing the resistance of the water and equipment for muscular strength training and toning. - Aqua Interval Challenge (Level 3): An easy-to-follow aerobic workout mixed with high-energy targeted muscle training to help challenge your workout and improve overall fitness.
- Hydro-Fusion (Level 2-3): Continuous exercises to increase strength, coordination, and endurance.
- Aqua Flex (Level 3): A moderate impact class; low impact modifications can be used when needed. This class will use a variety of moves to improve joint stability, range of motion,
coordination, heart health, and strength.
Deep Water Classes
Participants should be able to do the following:
- Be comfortable in deep water without touching walls or the bottom of the pool.
- Be able to travel at least 15 ft. to a wall and be able to move from a horizontal (flat) position to a vertical (chair position) without assistance.
- Intervals (Level 3-4): Combination of high-intensity and low-intensity exercises for a fat-burning workout
- Power Hour (Level 4-5): Quick, continuous and powerful aerobic movements for a full-body workout
Passes and Pricing
Class passes can be purchased at any pool. Pre-registration is not required. The eight-class pass allows you to attend any eight classes within one year. Classes are subject to change. The age range to attend water exercise classes is 13 years and up.
Eight Class Pass
Residents: Adults $40/Seniors $32
Non-Residents: Adults $52/Seniors $44
Single Class Pass
Residents: Adults $8/Seniors $6
Non-Residents: Adults $9/Seniors $7