Variety of water aerobics on tap

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OREGON – The Oregon Park District offers three different types of water aerobics classes.

Classes meet 13 different times per week to accommodate schedules. Classes are held at the Nash Recreation Center pool. The pool is accessible for everyone with not only your traditional ladder but offers walk-in stairs or a chair lift for those that need extra assistance.

The Nash Recreation Center pool has a 13-person hot tub that is available for use when the pool is open and at least 15 minutes before and after all aerobics classes.

Water aerobics classes are for participants 18 years and up and can be paid daily with a drop-in fee or by purchasing a 5, 10, or 15 punch pass that is good for up to a year for any of the classes.

Cost for a drop-in water aerobics visit is $5.50. Passes are available for 5 visits ($21 resident/$25 non-resident); 10 visits ($36 resident/$43 non-resident); 15 visits ($47 resident/$56 non-resident).

The traditional water aerobics class meets seven times per week with morning and evening options to choose from. In this class, you will exercise your entire body without putting stress on your back and joints. The class works on toning, cardiovascular strength, endurance and flexibility. Class takes place in the shallow and deep end of the pool. 

Twinges class meets four times per week with morning and afternoon times available.  

The natural buoyancy and resistance of the water helps improve joint strength and flexibility along with improving cardiovascular endurance while walking and jogging in the shallow end. Participants do not need to know how to swim to participate in this lower impact class.

Deep water aerobics is a more intense workout than traditional water aerobics class and meets Monday and Saturday mornings. Working out in the deep end allows you an intense cardiovascular workout without the impact. Participants will also increase endurance, flexibility, and strength. Participants do not need to know how to swim. An aqua jogger belt will be provided.

Check out the water aerobics schedule online for the most up to date times.  For more information please contact Jena Wehmhoefer, Aquatics Coordinator at 815-732-3101 or jena@oregonpark.org.