Water Fitness Programs

Why water fitness?

The Bath Area Family YMCA’s Water Fitness Program offers a variety of classes for all fitness levels from beginning participants and health seekers to athletes looking for new cross-training options.

The movement of the body through water provides resistance throughout the workout. This means that not only is the heart rate increased while calories are burned, but the entire body is also toned as every muscle is exercised. Water disperses heat more efficiently, so there is less chance of over-heating. Exercising in water continually cools the body. On land, the force of gravity makes weight bearing painful because of the compression of the joints in the arms, legs, and abdomen. Because the water also makes us more boyant, the pain caused by these forces on the body is eliminated. This creates an extremely effective but still lower impact (and therefore less painful) alternative to land-based fitness.

For a fun, challenging, and effective workout, try aquatic exercise classes.

H20 Aerobics

Join our instructors for this 45 minute intensive workout which provides a variety of activities ranging from dance routines to boxing to keep your workout exciting. Classes will incorporate cardiovascular conditioning, interval training, resistance exercises, and flexibility. Uses shallow water.
Tue and Thu  7:00-7:45 pm
Y Members $40.00
Community $65.00

Aqua-Circuit 

Looking for a structured workout without the commitment of joining a class? Try Aqua-Circuit. This program allows you to set your own pace and intensity as you move independently amongst 10 stations that target each area of your body. The circuit generally takes approximately 40 minutes, including 5 minutes to warm-up and 5 minutes cool down. Designed for members to use individually and independently.
Mon through Fri 5:00-8:45 am 
Mon, Wed, and Fri 5:00-6:00 pm
Y Members: *FREE
*membership required to participate.

For more information, please contact Diane at: diane@bathymca.org

Masters Organized Workout Group Swim

Join Pam Torrey, a Maine Masters swimmer, for a fun and challenging group workout on Saturday mornings. Improve your speed and endurance. Workouts are adapted for swimmers of different abilities and experience, but one should be able to swim 1,500 yards comfortably.
Sat morning 7:30-8:30 am
Y Members: *FREE
*membership required to participate.

Arthritis Foundation YMCA Aquatic Program (AFYAP)

The warmth, buoyancy, and resistive property of water can help decrease pain and stiffness and improve or maintain joint flexibility for individuals with arthritis. National Arthritis Foundation certified instructors provide a steady workout, incorporating movements designed to encourage range of motion, and develop increased flexibility. An enjoyable and safe recreational water exercise program that includes exercises and activities designed to promote functional endurance as well as musculoskeletal flexibility and strength. All ages are welcome!
Tue and Thu Mornings  11:00-11:45 am
Y Members: $40.00                
Community: $65.00

Are you one of the 46 million individuals who suffer from the pain of arthritis? Let's Move Together is a nationwide initiative led by the Arthritis Foundation that encourages people to move to prevent or treat arthritis. Visit their website at Arthritis Foundation Let's Move Together and keep visiting for ideas on how you can move every day.

Aquatic Physical Therapy

Provided through Mid Coast Hospital Rehabilitative Services, Aquatic Physical Therapy provides individualized exercises and activities in an environment which utilizes buoyancy to minimize the force of gravity. Rehabilitation goals can be realized when aided by the effects of water, which helps decrease pain and enhance functioning. Treatment plans are developed and supervised by a physical therapist. Clients must be referred by a physician.
Mon and Wed 1:30-3:30 pm
Fee is covered by Medical Insurance

For more information, please contact Diane at: diane@bathymca.org

Aqua-Ex 

This exercise program is what exercise was meant to be...FUN! You won't even know you are working as you are surrounded by cool, refreshing water. It will keep you on your toes and on the move for a revitalizing hour of aerobic, strengthening and stretching activities. Treat yourself to new energy and friends as you tone, shape and firm. Easy entry stairs are provided for getting in and out of the pool. It is not necessary to get your face wet or have any swimming skills.
Mon, Wed, and Fri, 11:00-12:00 noon
Y Members: *FREE
*membership required to participate.

Splash and Dash

Come join us for a great early morning workout. Jump-start your day and still get where you are going on time. This 30-minute class can be used as a stand alone program or in addition to your morning lap swim or exercise routine.
Tue and Thu  7:00-7:30 am
Y Members: *FREE
*membership required to participate.

Aqua Dance Blast

Come to the Pool Party! Known as the Dance Blast "pool party," Aqua Dance Blast gives new meaning to the idea of an invigoration workout. Splashing, streching, twisting, even shouting, laughing, hooting and hollering are often heard during an Aqua Dance Blast blends it all together into a safe, challenging, water-based workout that's cardio-conditioning, body-toning, and most of all, exilarating beyond belief.

June 25 - July 30, Tuesday
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Y Members: Free
Non-Members: $10 per class