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Water Fitness

Fees: $23 Y-member/month; $33 Non-member/month

Location: Knowles YMCA, 424 Stadium – some classes held at the Firley Y outdoor pool during the summer month. View schedule for details.


Experience the many benefits of Water Fitness!

  • Low impact—kind to joints
  • The water creates increased resistance
  • Works your whole body—tones muscles, builds strength and endurance
  • Helps control blood pressure and blood sugar
  • Ideal for those with arthritis, lymphedema, asthma or a disability
  • Improves sleep-burns calories, manages stress and boosts mood
  • Affordable and friendly!   Our YMCA Water Fitness Instructors are very welcoming to new participants! Enroll today!

Classes run monthly with about 8 classes each month and are 45 minutes long.                                                 

Click here to view the Water Fitness Schedule


AQUA AEROBICS – [Register] Join this lively morning class to increase your strength, endurance, and flexibility.  Enjoy the water’s buoyancy and resistance throughout this easy-impact aerobic workout. *New participants encouraged to arrive 10 minutes before start time for orientation.

  • Days: T/TH
  • Time: 8:30 a.m.
  • Sessions: Jan 3-31, Feb 2-28, Mar 2-30, Apr 4-27 , May 2-30, June 1-29, July 6-27, Aug 1-31, Sept 5-28, Oct 3-31, Nov 2-30, Dec 5-28

AQUA ZUMBA – [Register] Looking to make a splash by adding a low-impact, high-energy aquatic exercise to your fitness routine? Aqua Zumba blends the Zumba philosophy with water resistance, for one pool party you shouldn’t miss! There’s less impact on your joints during an Aqua Zumba Class so you can really let loose. Water creates natural resistance, which means every step is more challenging and helps tone your muscles.

  • Days: M/W
  • Time: 6 p.m.
  • Sessions: Jan 2-30, Feb 1-27, Mar 1-29, Apr 3-26, May 1-31 , June 5-28, July 3-26, Aug 2-30, Sept 6-27, Oct 2-30, Nov 1-29, Dec 4-27

CARDIO H2O – [Register] This class is a combination of deep water exercises (a buoyance belt is needed) in the deep and resistance work in the shallow end. This is a total body workout for those who are comfortable in the pool.  A great way to start your day!

Days: M/W
Time: 7:15 a.m.
Sessions: Jan 2-30, Feb 1-27, Mar 1-29, Apr 3-26, May 1-31 , June 5-28, July 3-26, Aug 2-30, Sept 6-27, Oct 2-30, Nov 1-29, Dec 4-27


DEEP WATER – [Register] Come experience this invigorating class to increase your sense of well-being through muscle toning, calorie burning cardio and friendly camaraderie. While suspended in the deep water with your buoyancy belt, you perform virtually any activity in the water that you do on land (and more!) You must be comfortable in the water to participate in this class. Aqua belts ($20) available at Knowles front desk.

Days: M/W
Time: 6 p.m.
Sessions: Jan 2-30, Feb 1-27, Mar 1-29, Apr 3-26, May 1-31 , June 5-28, July 3-26, Aug 2-30, Sept 6-27, Oct 2-30, Nov 1-29, Dec 4-27

OR

Days: T/TH
Time: 6 p.m.
Sessions: Jan 3-31, Feb 2-28, Mar 2-30, Apr 4-27 , May 2-30, June 1-29, July 6-27, Aug 1-31, Sept 5-28, Oct 3-31, Nov 2-30, Dec 5-28


SWIMNASTICS – [Register] Fun water exercise with low-moderate intensity.  Lots of muscle toning with an assortment of water equipment. *New participants encouraged to arrive 10 minutes before start time for orientation.

  • Days:M/W/F
  • Time: 8:30 a.m.
  • Sessions: Jan 2-30, Feb 1-27, Mar 1-31, Apr 3-28, May @ 1-31 , June 2-30, July 3-28, Aug 2-30, Sept 1-29, Oct 2-30, Nov 1-29, Dec 1-29

WATER WORKS – [Register] A class for any fitness level. Enjoy vigorous aerobic exercise with little joint impact. Improves the cardiovascular system while strengthening the muscles.

Days: T/TH
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Sessions: Jan 3-31, Feb 2-28, Mar 2-30, Apr 4-27 , May 2-30, June 1-29, July 6-27, Aug 1-31, Sept 5-28, Oct 3-31, Nov 2-30, Dec 5-28.


SUMMER MID-DAY AQUA MOTION – [Register] Wear a hat and sunscreen and be ready for a fun, outdoor water workout at the Firley YMCA at 525 Ellis Blvd.

Days: M/W
Time: 11:15 a.m.
Sessions: June 5-28, July 3-26, Aug 2-30

OR

Days: T/TH
Time: 11:15 a.m.
Sessions: June 1-29, July 6-27, Aug 1-31

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