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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 fate, 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.
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): This class utilizes choreography 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.
- Hydro-Fusion (Level 2-4): Continuous exercises to increase strength, coordination, and endurance
- Water Walking Plus (Level 3): Faster exercises and combination movements for the advanced water walker
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
Class Locations
| Millbrook Exchange Pool | Pullen Aquatic Center | Optimist Pool |
| 1911 Spring Forest Drive Raleigh, NC 27615 919-996-4130 |
410 Ashe Ave. Raleigh, NC 27606 919-996-6197 |
5902 Whittier Drive Raleigh, NC 27609 919-996-2790 |
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
Water Exercise Class Schedule
Always be sure to check the Aquatics Facilities Modified Hours and Capacity for any updates.
May Schedule
| *Millbrook | *Optimist | Pullen | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deep Water |
Power Hour Power Hour |
Intervals Mondays/Wednesdays/Friday 11 a.m. – noon |
Intervals Monday/Wednesday/Friday 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. |
| Shallow Water |
Aqua Interval Challenge Aqua Fit |
Water Walking + Hydro Fusion Hydro Fusion |
Join-T Monday/ Wednesday/Friday 9:45 – 10:45 a.m. |
| May 14 to June 15 | Millbrook Classes at Optimist Pool |
|---|---|
| Deep Water |
Power Hour Power Hour |
| Shallow Water |
Aqua Interval Challenge Aqua Fit |
May Notes
All Pools
- No classes on Saturday, May 24, and Monday, May 26
Millbrook Notes
- Classes will be held at Millbrook from May 1 - 14
- May 14 to June 15, Millbrook Classes will be held at Optimist Pool
- Please note the time change for Aqua Interval Challenge and Aqua Fit while at Optimist
- Classes will return to Millbrook once it is reopened
Upcoming Notes
No Water Exercise Classes
- Thursday. June 19 – All Pools Closed
- Friday, July 4, and Saturday, July 5
- Saturday, Aug. 30 and Monday, Sept. 1