Where and how to try water aerobics
I am interested in trying water aerobics. I am 60 (so not looking for pre-natal classes). I want an easy-to-follow, low-impact exercise class, and the cooling water sounds appealing. Any experienced participants out there with advice about where to start?
Jul 6, 2024
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Hi Karen,
I Highly recommend the water aerobics classes at the Berkeley ymca! There are 2 teachers and I have only been to Steven Wilson’s class but it was really fun, and great to all ages. You do have to be a member of the ymca but there is no additional cost for the classes , and there are multiple classes per week, hope that helps!
- Julie
El Cerrito swim center has aqua aerobics six days a week. It’s outdoors with music and a fun group of people. There are several different instructors that you could try out to see, which is the best fit for you. One of the instructors also teaches at a City of Berkeley pool so you may want to look into those as well if that’s closer by you.
Aqua Exercise classes:
City of Berkeley, 9am West Campus Pool (seniors which is 50 or 55 +)
Albany MWFSunday 8am, MWF 10 am
I know El Cerrito and the Richmond Swim Center also have them.
Enjoy!
Cardiowithcarah.com - Carah teaches at the west campus pool Sundays at 9am. Participants are range from 40-80 and all levels are welcome. She is a super fun teacher with great energy.
The pool at Mills College in Oakland has water aerobics, IRRC Mon, Wed and Friday at 9:30am. They can be done as drop in classes, so no long term commitment. And the pool is gorgeous (it’s outdoors)
Definitely make a plan to try at least two or three options before committing by buying a pass. Variables include instructor energy level, temperature of water, equipment used, locker room facilities, crowd levels, etc., so you really need to try a few places to decide which class will be easiest for you personally to stick with. And keep in mind that many pools will switch schedules in September so what's available now may change in a month or so. Overall you've chosen a great fitness activity to try, but understand it may take a few iterations to find the best fit class for you.
Look into City Club Fitness on San Pablo. You can try the class as they offer a week pass to try out the facility. The schedule is online.