The pool is great for exercise because the water offers resistance while reducing the impact of land-based exercises. Water fitness classes are a fun way to exercise, and the low-impact workout builds strength and flexibility for people of all ages. Our Ys water fitness classes use a variety of exercises and equipment. Activities may include dance, calisthenics, walking, and kicking, and typically intensity and impact can be varied on an individual basis. Classes may take place in shallow water, deep water or a combination of shallow and deep water.
YMCA Water Fitness Offerings
Aqua Aerobics
This is a shallow water workout for all fitness levels. Enjoy a
workout while dancing to fun music. This workout works on balance,
coordination, and getting your heart rate up!
This is a deep/Shallow water workout for all fitness levels. Enjoy
a workout while suspended in the deep end of the pool wearing a
flotation belt. The balanced workout includes strength exercises,
toning, and flexibility. Intensity and impact can be varied on an
individual basis. Participants must be comfortable in deep water
and must social distance at all times. The shallow end will be used
as well.
This is a deep water workout for all fitness levels. Enjoy a
workout while suspended in the deep end of the pool wearing a
flotation belt. The balanced workout includes strength exercises,
toning, and flexibility. Intensity and impact can be varied on an
individual basis. Participants must be comfortable in deep water
and must social distance at all times.
This is a workout done in the warm therapy pool. It is used to help
people gain mobility, wake up muscles, and improve blood flow
through the body. Easy slow movements great for arthritis and any
other mobility issues.
This is a workout done in the warm therapy pool. It is used to help
people gain mobility, wake up muscles, and improve blood flow
through the body. Easy slow movements great for arthritis and any
other mobility issues.
Fun, shallow-water movement to improve agility and flexibility
while addressing cardiovascular, strength and endurance
conditioning. No swimming ability is required, and a kickboard or
other aquatic equipment is used to improve strength, balance and
coordination.
This class combines all the elements of a great workout. Includes
strength and tone exercises, shallow water cardio workout, and
relaxing stretching This is a high intensity full body workout
but can be modified to fit all levels.
If Southgate Community Schools close due to weather
conditions, all morning classes and programs will be
canceled. This is a deep water workout for all fitness
levels. Enjoy a workout while suspended in the deep end of the
pool wearing a flotation belt. The balanced workout includes
strength exercises, toning, and flexibility. Intensity and impact
can be varied on an individual basis. Participants must be
comfortable in deep water.
If Southgate Community Schools close due to weather
conditions, all morning classes and programs will be
canceled. This water exercise class is a blend of cardio,
aerobic, and toning exercises. Participants will use aqua steps
as well as some flotation devices to give added resistance. All
participants will need to provide their own flippers for this
course.
Note: Participants must be comfortable swimming in deep water for
this course.
Activate your urge for variety! Splash offers fun, shallow-water
movement to improve agility and flexibility while addressing
cardiovascular, strength and endurance conditioning. No swimming
ability is required, and a SilverSneakers kickboard or other
aquatic equipment is used to improve strength, balance and
coordination.
If Southgate Community Schools close due to weather
conditions, all morning classes and programs will be
canceled. This water exercise class is a blend of cardio,
aerobic, and toning exercises. Participants will use aqua steps
as well as some flotation devices to give added resistance.
If Southgate Community Schools close due to weather
conditions, all morning classes and programs will be
canceled. This is a complete water fitness class using a
variety of exercises and equipment. Activities may include dance,
calisthenics, walking, kicking and the use of specialized
equipment. Intensity and impact can be varied on an individual
basis. Each class consists of warm-up, aerobic, muscle toning,
flexibility segments and a cool down. Class may take place in
shallow water, deep water, or a combination of the two.
Activate your urge for variety! Splash offers fun, shallow-water
movement to improve agility and flexibility while addressing
cardiovascular, strength and endurance conditioning. No swimming
ability is required, and a SilverSneakers kickboard or other
aquatic equipment is used to improve strength, balance and
coordination.
This class combines all the elements of a great workout. Includes
strength and tone exercises, shallow water cardio workout,
calisthenics, a variety of traveling movements, and relaxing
stretching.
This is a full body workout that can be modified to fit all
levels.
*Water shoes are recommended for this workout series.*
Shallow and Transitional Water Aerobics. Registration for
participation is required. Please make sure you have an active
email address on file in the event the class does need to be
cancelled – that way we can reach out and inform you quickly!
Participants are encouraged to bring their own fitness equipment,
towel, and water bottle.
