Aquacise Water Fitness Class at Levin Aquatic Centre

💦 Experience the gentle yet effective Aquacise class at Levin Aquatic Centre - perfect for those with limited mobility looking to improve fitness in a supportive environment.

Based in chest-depth water with your feet on the ground, this class harnesses water resistance and specialized tools through various movements to boost your cardio fitness while keeping you fit. The water's natural buoyancy creates a low-impact workout that's gentle on joints.

• Location: Levin Aquatic Centre, 47 Queen Street West, Levin 5510
• Cost: Single entry $5.50 or Concession Card $64.00 (15 classes)
• Instructor: Sarajane Swinton
• Contact: 027 206 0471 or sarajanes@horowhenua.govt.nz

Benefits of Water-Based Exercise for All Fitness Levels

🏊‍♀️ Water-based exercise offers unique advantages that make it ideal for beginners, seniors, or those recovering from injury. The natural resistance of water provides effective conditioning while reducing stress on your body.

Aquacise at Levin Aquatic Centre delivers:

• Joint-friendly workouts - The water's buoyancy supports up to 90% of your body weight, significantly reducing impact on joints
• Natural resistance training - Water provides 12-14 times more resistance than air, strengthening muscles without weights
• Improved cardiovascular health - Regular participation helps strengthen your heart and lungs
• Enhanced flexibility and balance - The supportive environment allows for greater range of motion
• Accessible exercise - Perfect for those who find land-based activities challenging

During each session, your instructor will guide you through a variety of movements designed to work different muscle groups while maintaining a comfortable pace. The class atmosphere is welcoming and supportive, making it an excellent choice for social exercise.

Water exercise has been shown to help manage conditions like arthritis, fibromyalgia, and recovery from joint replacement. The therapeutic properties of water combined with gentle movement create an ideal environment for rebuilding strength and confidence in physical activity.

Join us at the Levin Aquatic Centre and discover how Aquacise can improve your mobility, strength and overall wellbeing. Bring your togs and a positive attitude - we'll provide everything else! 💪 🌊