Aquatic fitness programs are included with a Y membership. Participation in Water Exercise classes is on a first come and availability basis.

Deep Water Exercise
This is a low impact class that focuses on cardio, core strength and stretching.

Water Walkers
This class has little or no impact. Participants may work at their own pace. This is great for strengthening hips, knees and back

Cardio Wet Style
This class includes a 15 minute segment concentrating on core-strength, followed by a 30 minute segment including running, jumping, and hopping for a great aerobic workout. The class finishes with a 15 minute barbell workout.

Aqua Fit
This class features cardiovascular conditioning, strength training, flexibility and endurance using noodles, barbells, kick boards and more. No swimming ability required.

Aqua Fit Plus
An Aqua Fit class with high-octane intensity and high impact exercises. Not recommended for beginners or those with physical ailments.

Aquatic T'ai Chi
Increase vitality and energy in this one-hour mind/body class. Other benefits include improved balance, strength, flexibility and mental focus.

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Adult Beginner Swim Clinic (13 years and up)
Individualized instruction for beginners only. Students start with breath control and progress to floating.

Adult Intermediate Swim Clinic (13 years and up)
This class progresses from beginner swim lessons to cover the skills needed to increase your confidence in the water. Students will refine basic stroke mechanics.

Coached Lap Swimming
This friendly and fun group is open to everyone that can swim 2 laps comfortably. Printed workouts are available and coaches provide stroke correction for endurance and speed improvement. No registration is required. The group meets every Mon/Wed/Fri 5:30 AM - 7:00 AM with a second session from 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM.

Scuba Diving
Learn to scuba dive with Dudas' Diving Duds. This comprehensive 6 week program meets once weekly from 7:00 to 10:00 PM. Advanced and private instruction is also available. For more information and to register, contact Dudas' Diving Duds directly at 610 436 0176, visit online at www.dudasdiving.com or e-mail Dudas@erols.com.

Arthritis Ease
A low-impact water exercise class in the shallow, warm water, focusing on the entire body from head to toe and emphasizing joint strengthening and mobility. Most participants are elderly and joint-impaired, post-rehab or surgery. This is the most gentle of our regular exercise classes.

Healthy Back
This class helps improve posture and balance with exercises that strengthen muscles, increase range of motion and improve flexibility. No swimming skills required. Class is held in our warm water pool.

Water Exercise Techniques
WET is a warm water class for people with disabilities. The buoyancy of the pool water decreases the strain on joints and helps to increase flexibility and range of motion. Swimming is not required, though it is included. The pool is equipped with a chair lift and access stairs.

Special Needs Aquatic Program SNAP
This 8 week program is for adults with developmental differences. Using floatation devices if necessary, participants enjoy shallow and deep water exercises as well as games and socialization to build strength, self-esteem and independence. Aides or caretakers may be required to enter the water with participants. Class is held in our warm water ADA accessible pool. Your contact for this program is Matt Flanders: Matt.Flanders@umly.org.