> Recognized nationally as the best program in Iowa and ranked among the top 20 programs in the United States. > Recognized as the best aquatic program for community health and fitness facilities in the U.S. > Nationally certified instructors > High standards of supervision > Top-notch programming > Friendly, professional staff > Fun, safe environment > Programs and classes for every age – toddlers to seniors > Aquatic fitness classes are FREE to members. Non-members may enjoy aquatic fitness class through the purchase of a day pass at the front desk. FAT BURNING Studies show that healthy people burn 400 - 700 calories per hour with aquatic aerobic exercise. Many people also experience reduced appetite.   FOR DIABETICS A study reported that regular water exercise reduces diabetes symptoms. A water exercise regimen can assist insulin level management.       AEROBIC CONDITIONING Water aerobic exercise can strengthen the heart, improve cholesterol levels, increase lung capacity and efficiency, increase metabolic rates and lower blood pressure.   FOR PREGNANT WOMEN Water exercise helps regulate weight and reduce discomfort such as backache.       STRENGTH/RESISTANCE TRAINING Water exercise offers 12 times more resistance than land exercise, so those participating in water exercise constantly build strength.   FOR MENOPAUSAL WOMEN Water exercise helps maintain weight, bone density, muscle mass and a healthy metabolic rate and encourages HDL production for a healthier heart.       CROSS-TRAINING Adding water exercise to an existing program can help jump-start the body to peak condition and optimize an exercise regimen.   FOR INACTIVE ADULTS The water is a great place to begin exercising if you are just starting out, as participants are more likely to experience positive results without injury.       INJURY PREVENTION Low- to no-impact water movements emphasize correct spinal alignment and are easier on the joints, offering fewer injuries with all the benefits of other workouts.   STRESS REDUCTION Water exercise provides a great way to relieve daily stress and recharge mentally.       INJURY RECOVERY Because of water’s reduced stress on the body, moderate water exercise is often prescribed by physicians as a first step toward a return to other forms of exercise.   SOCIAL INTERACTION Friendships are made in the water as people with similar interests and goals meet, finding support for their hopes and plans.       FOR ARTHRITICS Those with arthritis report reduced symptoms, increased mobility, reduced joint pain, and decreased inflammation with water exercise.   SELF-ESTEEM Participating in a regular exercise program will give you a better outlook and increase your self-esteem, improving your quality of life.             DAWNFIT Combination of deep and shallow water exercises using flotation aids and other equipment.   AQUA-CIRCIT Deep water one day, shallow the next. A program designed to work abdominals and hips/thighs.  Also work on upper body strength. (not offered at this time)       AQUAFIT Our most popular! Shallow water exercises for all levels of ability, working the upper and lower body.   NOODLES BEFORE NOON Made up entirely of working out with Noodles (long, colored tubes of foam). Come noodlin’!       HYDROBICS Deep water exercises improving heart and lung efficiency; also working abs, hips and thighs.   HYDROFIT Alternates between shallow and deep water exercises. Try two aquatic exercise programs at once!        J'INGLE JUICE A fun class that combines elements and equipment from all of our shallow water classes. Something more than Hydrotone, but a little less the Aquafit.   AQUA-CARDIO SCULPT High-intensity aquatic exercise using gloves, noodles and dumbbells, designed to promote weight loss.       Note: As with any exercise program, if you are on medications or have any medical condition, please consult your physician before participating.