People of all ages and fitness levels can benefit from aqua aerobics at the Y. Burn calories and build strength while you make friends and have FUN! Our indoor pools are kept at a comfortable 84.5 degrees with a lifeguard on duty any time the pool is open for use. The shallow end in both pools is 3.5 feet deep while the maximum depth is 5 feet. The pools are equipped with a lift for those individuals requiring assistance.

Use the natural resistance of the water to increase muscle tone and improve your fitness level without the stress and impact on your joints. This class may use equipment such as water noodles and water dumbbells.

Intensity: L/M/H

Using both Yang Sun, and Chee Gong styles, Aqua Tai Chi is a continuous movement coordinated with abdominal breathing and mental focus to build overall muscle strength, improve posture, increase flexibility, improve bone density, improve cardiovascular fitness, improve lung capacity, build energy, reduce stress, and improve balance. It incorporates martial arts and utilizes slow gentle exercises with graceful movements.

TOLEDO ONLY

Intensity: L/M

Jump into Latin-inspired, easy-to-follow, calorie-burning, dance fitness dance party that makes working out a splash! Shake, shimmy, and sizzle in the water as we create some heat Zumba® style!

MATTOON ONLY

Intensity: M/H

Gentle water exercises for easing the arthritic and Fibromyalgia discomforts, while improving joint mobility, increasing muscle town and enhancing circulation.

Intensity: L

TOLEDO ONLY

A mature adult’s water exercise program designed to improve muscle tone and elevate the heart rate while improving joint mobility and enhancing circulation.

Intensity: L/M

A mature adult’s water exercise program designed to improve muscle tone and elevate the heart rate to a level that will improve your cardiovascular system.

Intensity: L/M

MATTOON ONLY

Join in the fun for a non-competitive game of water volleyball! No instructor but as always, a lifeguard is on duty.

Intensity: L/M