Fees: $25 Y-member/month; $35 Non-member/month
Location: Knowles YMCA, 424 Stadium – some classes held at the Firley Y outdoor pool during the summer months. 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 FUSION/AQUA ZUMBA COMBO – [Register] Two formats–two fabulous instructors! This is a shallow water class instructed by Lori Melvin and Dulce Stevens who will alternate classes. Lori is an RN with lots of fitness knowledge. Dulce is a certified ZUMBA instructor with years of experience and lots of enthusiasm! Classes will offer a great workout and feature fun music!
- Days: M/W
- Time: 6 p.m.
AQUATIC RELIEF – [Register] This class is a low-impact aquatic class focused on joint and arthritis relief which is ideal for gentle movement and pain management. This class will include light stretching, slow-paced water walking, and gentle range-of-motion exercises, all performed in shallow water to assist in reducing joint pain and improving flexibility overtime. The buoyancy of the water supports the body, decreases joint strain, and promotes circulation, making it suitable for individuals with arthritis or joint issues.
Days: T/TH
Time: 8:30-9:15 a.m.
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.
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.
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Days: T/TH
Time: 6 p.m.
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.
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: 6 p.m.
MID-DAY AQUA MOTION – [Register] Be ready for a fun, indoor water workout at the Knowles YMCA at 424 Stadium
- Days: W/F
- Time: 11:15 a.m.
SUMMER AQUA HIIT – [Register] You’ll be guided through a high intensity, low-impact, strength session in the deep-water at the Firley YMCA outdoor pool at 525 Ellis Blvd.
- Days: T/TH
- Time: 11:15 a.m.
