
Aqua Green: Water Fitness at YMCA Glen Innes
Description of Aqua Green: Water Fitness at YMCA Glen Innes
π¦ Aqua Green is a versatile water-based fitness class designed to enhance your strength and flexibility through low-impact exercises. Whether you're recovering from injury, new to fitness, or looking for an effective workout that's gentle on your joints, this class welcomes participants of all ability levels.
The session features a range of exercises in our pool's supportive aquatic environment, with a hoist available to ensure accessibility for everyone. Perfect for all fitness levels from beginners to advanced participants.
- Location: The Y Glen Innes Pool and Leisure Centre, 122 Elstree Avenue, Glen Innes, Auckland 1072
- Cost: Free for members, $8 for non-members
- Contact: 09 527 3260 or gleninnes@ymcaauckland.org.nz
Benefits of Aqua Fitness Training in Auckland πββοΈ
Water-based exercise offers unique advantages that make it an excellent choice for Kiwis of all fitness backgrounds. The natural resistance of water provides a challenging workout while the buoyancy supports your body weight, reducing stress on joints and muscles.
Aqua fitness is particularly beneficial for:
- Joint health: The supportive water environment reduces impact while allowing full range of motion
- Muscle conditioning: Water resistance naturally strengthens muscles from multiple angles
- Cardiovascular fitness: Adjustable intensity levels let you progress at your own pace
- Balance and coordination: The unstable water environment enhances proprioception
- Rehabilitation: Ideal for those recovering from injury or managing chronic conditions
Working out in water can burn significant calories while feeling less strenuous than land-based exercise. The cooling effect of water also helps regulate body temperature during intense workouts, making it perfect for year-round fitness in Auckland's climate.
Our Aqua Green class incorporates elements of strength training, flexibility work, and gentle cardio - all adaptable to your personal fitness level. The supportive community atmosphere makes this a favourite among regulars at our Glen Innes centre. πͺ