Water Fitness

People in the pool working out People in the pool working out
People in the pool working out People in the pool working out

Our Water Fitness program offers three classes: One in the dive well which offers the opportunity to exercise with no impact and provides participants high-intensity training through a variety of movements. One in the leisure pool which offers opportunities to participate in a moderate-level fitness class for people of all ages with arthritis, fibromyalgia, and joint difficulties. This program teaches movements to maintain and increase joint flexibility and muscular strength with the use of water and equipment. One in the 50 Meter Pool using the H2Boga boards for a fun unique and challenging twist on traditional yoga.

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Water Fitness Summer Schedule (May 15 - August 25)

Day Class Time Location Instructor
Monday Deep Water Power* 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. Dive Well Maija
Tuesday Aqua Toners 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. Leisure Hillary
Wednesday Deep Water Power 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. Dive Well Hillary
Thursday Aqua Toners* 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. Leisure Maija

*May 15 - June 1, July 31 - August 24

Golden Members

All Golden Members (members who have Silver Sneakers, Silver & Fit, AARP, or Renew Active – insurance-based memberships) can now attend the morning Water Fitness FREE! They do not need to register for anything or sign up for the classes but can attend.

Class Descriptions

Aqua Toners

Aqua Toners provides opportunities for people of all ages with arthritis, fibromyalgia, and joint difficulties to participate in a moderate-level fitness class. This program teaches movements with the use of water and equipment to maintain and increase joint flexibility and muscular strength with the use of water and equipment. Modifications will be provided to participants as needed. This minimal-impact class also addresses cardiorespiratory strength and endurance.

Deep Water Power

Deep Water Power offers an opportunity to exercise with no impact and provides participants with high-intensity training through a variety of movements. Water exercise belts are used for floatation, allowing free movement of arms and legs for the ultimate no-impact exercise. Participants will increase aerobic and muscle conditioning in addition to flexibility.

H2Boga

H2Boga is a new and innovative yoga class that builds strength, improves balance, and coordination, and increases flexibility through a carefully selected set of postures and sequences. This unique yoga class on the water utilizes traditional yoga poses including seated, standing, and flowing vinyasa movements while adding another layer of balance training, stability, body awareness, and FUN!

Questions? Contact Mike Arnos at arnosmp@miamioh.edu or (513) 529-8179.