MONROE - Health official say a person should drink at least eight glasses of water a day, but the new philosophy says exercising in water every week can make a person even more healthy.
National fitness trainer Craig Stewart told Green County Family YMCA staff members that water fitness is the fastest growing exercise outlet for baby boomers across the United States. He said a person can achieve the same results, without the pounding on the joints which results in typical injuries related to running on solid surfaces, and can be adjusted to match the participants needs.
Dunnell Kendrick-Parker, New Glarus, is one of the Green County Family YMCA's eight water fitness instructors. She says she is an example of the benefit of water exercise, after loosing more than 30 pounds with lap swimming and water aerobics.
"Water workouts have always been recommended to people with joint problems or those recovering from surgery. But, it is also for those wanting high, intense, heart-pounding workouts," said Kendrick-Parker.
"Those wanting to take a class should pick their time of day that best suits them, and change the speed or toughness of the class to fit what type of work-out that fits their needs."
The YMCA is offering a free workshop from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21 to try out the classes. Participants do not have to be members of the YMCA or residents of Green County.
The workshop will also include demonstrations on water rescue, log rolling and other water elements. During the water aerobic portion, participants will be in the water to take part in a shallow end and deep end class.
Those who are not comfortable with deep water may stay in the shallow end to do the exercises as this is what many current class members do.
There will also be refreshments, door prizes and time for workshop attendees to ask one-on-one questions of the instructors.
Early registration is requested, but not required. To register or to ask questions call the YMCA at 325-2003.
National fitness trainer Craig Stewart told Green County Family YMCA staff members that water fitness is the fastest growing exercise outlet for baby boomers across the United States. He said a person can achieve the same results, without the pounding on the joints which results in typical injuries related to running on solid surfaces, and can be adjusted to match the participants needs.
Dunnell Kendrick-Parker, New Glarus, is one of the Green County Family YMCA's eight water fitness instructors. She says she is an example of the benefit of water exercise, after loosing more than 30 pounds with lap swimming and water aerobics.
"Water workouts have always been recommended to people with joint problems or those recovering from surgery. But, it is also for those wanting high, intense, heart-pounding workouts," said Kendrick-Parker.
"Those wanting to take a class should pick their time of day that best suits them, and change the speed or toughness of the class to fit what type of work-out that fits their needs."
The YMCA is offering a free workshop from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21 to try out the classes. Participants do not have to be members of the YMCA or residents of Green County.
The workshop will also include demonstrations on water rescue, log rolling and other water elements. During the water aerobic portion, participants will be in the water to take part in a shallow end and deep end class.
Those who are not comfortable with deep water may stay in the shallow end to do the exercises as this is what many current class members do.
There will also be refreshments, door prizes and time for workshop attendees to ask one-on-one questions of the instructors.
Early registration is requested, but not required. To register or to ask questions call the YMCA at 325-2003.
