Water Fitness
The water fitness classes at the Ashland Area YMCA are a great way to gain muscle conditioning and increase cardiovascular endurance without putting stress on the joints.
Aqua Dance and Tone
Aqua Dance and Tone is an exciting, full-body workout that combines the energy of dance with the natural resistance of water to strengthen, tone, and improve your fitness. Set to upbeat, motivating music, this class blends choreographed dance steps with dynamic toning exercises, offering a fun, high-energy way to get fit while staying cool.
In addition to the dance-inspired moves, Aqua Dance and Tone incorporates a variety of water-based equipment, such as water weights and other resistance tools, to enhance your workout. These added elements provide extra resistance to target different muscle groups, helping to build strength, improve balance, and increase flexibility—all while maintaining a low-impact, joint-friendly environment. Whether you’re a seasoned or new to exercise, the movements are adaptable to all fitness levels.
Water Works Wonders
Water Works Wonders is a soothing, gentle aqua class designed to help individuals with arthritis and other health conditions that make land-based exercises difficult. This class utilizes the natural properties of water to provide a low-impact yet highly effective workout that improves strength, flexibility, and overall mobility, all while minimizing strain on the joints.
The water’s buoyancy supports your body, reducing the impact on your joints and providing a safe, comfortable environment for movement. Whether you’re managing arthritis, recovering from an injury, or dealing with chronic pain, Water Works Wonders offers a restorative workout that gently strengthens muscles, improves circulation, and enhances range of motion.
Lap Swimming
Lap Swimming (reserve lane here) is one of the most effective and low-impact exercises you can do to improve overall health and fitness. It’s a full-body workout that engages nearly every muscle group, boosts cardiovascular health, and promotes endurance—making it an ideal choice for people of all fitness levels.
Swimming laps allows you to control the intensity of your workout, whether you’re swimming at a steady pace for endurance, or pushing yourself with sprints to improve strength and speed. The water’s natural resistance works your muscles in a way that’s both challenging and gentle on the joints, making it perfect for those with joint pain or injuries, as well as for anyone looking for a low-impact alternative to high-intensity workouts.