Class SchEDULE

Class Time	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
6:15am	Cardio Waves ​w/ Debbie	-	Cardio Waves ​w/ Debbie	-	Cardio Waves ​w/ Debbie
8:00am	Arthritis ​w/ Debbie	-	​Arthritis ​w/ Debbie	-	​Arthritis ​w/ Debbie
9:15am	Cardio Waves ​w/ Julia	​Cardio Waves ​w/ Olivia	Cardio Waves ​w/ Debbie	Cardio Waves ​w/ Julia	Cardio Waves ​w/ Olivia
2:00pm	​Arthritis ​w/ Karina	-	​Arthritis ​w/ JB	-	Arthritis ​w/ Julia
5:30pm	Cardio Waves ​w/ Christian	-	Cardio Waves ​w/ Julia	-	-

Class Descriptions

Cardio waves​

This class has high intensity and aerobic activity in the shallow water. This workout consists of aquatic movements that encourage cardiovascular fitness. No swimming ability necessary. 

ARTHITIS

​A water exercise class designed for members who have specific arthritic problems. While it is at a lower intensity, it incorporates all water exercises specific for these conditions.

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THE BENEFITS OF AQUATIC CLASSES

​​At GRWC, we are committed to combining fun and fitness into our water aerobics classes! Our motivating and friendly staff can help you achieve your fitness goals. Whether exercise is a part of your life or you want to improve your overall health, our state-of-the-art facilities and variety of fitness options make it possible. From our front desk staff to our expert fitness and massage therapy professionals, our compassionate staff is here to help you live a healthy life. We are more than a gym.

Relieves stress and decreases anxiety – Watching bodies of water in motion can be one of the most soothing activities one can take part in to help relieve stress, which is why vacations to beaches and island paradises are so popular getaways. But being in the water can be just as relaxing!​​

Increases flexibility – As the body is subject to water resistance during water aerobic exercise – which requires movement in various directions while adjusting to the push and pull of water – the joints naturally increase their range of motion.​​

Build endurance – Unlike traditional weights, which require the human body to push and pull against the weight plus gravity, water resistance is a more natural resistance which requires the body to strain through the water rather than against it.​

Alleviates pressure on the joints – Water-based exercises, relieve pressure placed on joints from normal wear-and-tear and arthritis. In fact, hydrotherapy is shown to be the leading form of therapy for those suffering from joint problems.​

Reduces blood pressure - Water resistance is not just a buoyancy feature to help work the muscles. In fact, water pressure actually works with your blood as well and enables blood flow to circulate more effectively throughout the body, effectively decreasing blood pressure. This benefit means your heart is maintaining its productivity while putting less stress on your heart!​

Low-impact exercise – In water aerobics, the buoyancy of the water helps takes off some of the impact we tend to place on our body, so our body is not subject to gravity in the water, therefore the impact our joints take on running in water, is not equal to the impact when running on land. This is particularly appealing to those with joint conditions such as arthritis or those currently undergoing physical rehabilitation.​

Cooling exercise – As the summer heat draws near, the desire to exercise in the burning sun may suddenly not seem so appealing, and so naturally dipping into any body of water becomes alluring. Water aerobics can satisfy that need to feel cool in warmer temperatures while still enabling an athlete to exercise. It’s cool, crisp and refreshing, especially knowing you aren’t struggling in the heat!​

Popular activity – Water aerobics is not limited to any age group or skill level. As a result, water aerobics is known to a be one of the most popular bonding activities for friends and family. The sport appeals to all ages – with younger generations naturally enjoying the fun to be had in swimming pools while still appealing to the older generations and their need to maintain a moderate level of physical fitness.​

Burns calories – The combination of strength and cardio workouts mixed with water resistance in aquatic exercise ensures the body is getting a full workout. Depending on cardio activity, weight, water temperature, volume and buoyancy, the body can burn between 400 to 500 calories in an hour of aquatic exercise.
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Increase muscle strength – The resistance in the pool can range from four to 42 times greater than air, ensuring the body’s muscles get a rigid workout. Studies have shown that after several weeks of regular aquatic aerobic exercise, participants had made significant gains in strength, flexibility and agility.

For more information about Group Fitness Classes call us: (830) 401-7676