Aqua Classes
Aqua Classes
Aqua Fitness at the Riverside Swimming Pool is a range of water-based group fitness classes. There is a variety of classes to suit all levels and abilities.
Morning Classes: 05:30 am - 12:00 pm Afternoon / Evening Classes: 12:00 - 09:00 pm
Aqua Deep
A 55-minute deep water class that combines water resistance with no-impact and uses different exercises to achieve a high aerobic cardiovascular fitness and flexibility. Aqua belts provided.
Aqua Jogging
A 55-minute class held in deep water with aqua belts on for buoyancy. This is a structured session incorporating exercise intensities and is a great cardio and muscle toning workout. Great recovery from exercise and great for injury rehabilitation.
Aqua Power
Aqua Power is a 50-minute high energy full-body workout where the impact is reduced due to the cushioning effects of the water. This class will challenge your cardiovascular capacity and muscular endurance. All while having fun in the shallow and deep end of the pool!
Aqua HIIT
This is a 45-minute high-intensity interval training aqua class or HIIT for short. It will be super challenging, it is a hit on your cardio system and not for the fainthearted.
Aqua Flow
A 45-minute low to medium impact class mainly in the shallow, focusing on increasing cardiovascular fitness, strength and flexibility. Ideal for those new to aqua fitness, senior citizens and pre & postnatal women.
Legends Strong
The Legends Strong programme is quite simply a fun "movement to music" land based class involving exercises to aid you in gaining muscle, tendon and bone strength and density.
Legends Strong Class is held at the Pioneer Park Scout Hall / Athletics Club Rooms (Peta Sooner Dance Academy) 11 Hastings Street, Washington Valley, Nelson.
Group Fitness Timetable
What are the benefits of Aqua Fitness?
- Tones and shapes your muscles
- Burns fat
- Develops bones and muscle strength
- Improves cardiovascular and muscle fitness
- Promotes circulation and relaxation
What makes Aqua Fitness different?
- Low or no impact - get the same workout without putting stress on your joints
- Full body conditioning with the cushioning effect of the water
- Resistance of the water enhances toning and shaping of your muscles
- Water reduces excess body heat to create a cool, comfortable work-out environment
- Quick post class recovery