Adult Aquatics Programs

The purpose of water exercise programs is to encourage people of all ages to utilize the buoyant qualities of water to enhance their physical fitness through exercise. Many adults have already discovered that the swimming pool is the long-sought fountain of youth. Water can make some movements possible that would be very difficult on land. It increases physical strength and endurance without putting stress and strain on joints.

Water Fitness
For swimmers and non-swimmers alike, this shallow water program focuses on fitness and fun.

Water Work (outs) This is a water program that offers a total body water work-out.

Aqua Jogging This course takes place suspended in the deep end of the pool supported by a buoyancy belt.

Arthritis Foundation/YMCA Aquatic Program  Sanctioned by the Arthritis Foundation
The goal of this class is to increase range of motion, strengthen, and increase endurance/conditioning in participants through exercise.

SCUBA Diving Class (minimum age 14)
Learn how to SCUBA dive at the YMCA! This PADI approved course will teach participants the basics of open water SCUBA diving in a safe pool environment. Class involves both classroom and pool sessions. Equipment rentals and class materials will be available through the instructor.

Adult Swim Lessons
This instructional class is for all adults looking to overcome their fear of water. Start learning basic strokes or stroke improvement. The class is designed to give one-on-one feedback with practice time for individuals to develop at their own pace.

Masters Swim Program
Looking to get back into competitive swimming? Practices will be set up to meet each individual's skill and ability.  This program is also good triathlon training.

Private Swim Lessons
30 minutes of one-on-one instruction available for ages 3 to adult.

Contact your local branch for more information or view your branch's program brochure.

Here at our East Bridgewater Family Branch we offer:

 

Lap Swim

This time is reserved for any individual, 14 years of age or older, who is serious about lap swimming.

 

Adult Swim Lessons

This instructional class is for all adults looking to overcome their fear of water.  Start learning basic strokes or stroke improvement.  The class is designed to give one-on-one feedback with practice time for individuals to develop at their own pace.

 

Y's Way to Fitness

A safe, low-impact exercuse class using the water to create resistance and minimize muscle soreness.

 

Pre and Postnatal Water Exercise Class

New for the new moms or mom-to-be.  A relaxing water exercise class to meet the demands of birth before and after.  Use the water to benefit the health and well-being of the mother or mother-to-be.

 

Water Workouts

A fabulous water workout utilizing weights and belts in the deep end.  All this set to music.  Get a great workout with no impact on the joints.

 

Senior Water Fitness

A water workout for participants over 50.  Strengthen your heart and lungs.  Increase joint range of motion.  Feel better!

 

Aqua Kickboxing

Take your water workout to the next level.  This class will combine the benefits of water resistance with the fun and intensity of cardio kickboxing.  Simplistic yet challenging, combinations of kicks and punches will increase cardio endurance, coordination and core strength.  This is a great class for those water and kickboxing enthusiasts that want to enhance their fitness options.

 

Arthritis Aquatic Program

A water exercise class designed for people with arthritis or arthritis-like pain.  You will learn exercises that will help alleviate arthritis pain.

 

What's Next?

Shallow, deep, aqua kickboxing, toning, cardio, high intensity?  Let us keep you in suspense each week as we embark on a 45-minute journey into the realms of the aquatic exercise world, whether we are in the outside or inside pool.