AquaMove: Warm Water Exercise at Otaki Pool

Name: AquaMove: Warm Water Exercise at Otaki Pool
Start: 2026-04-07T10:15:00.000+12:00
Location: Otaki Pool, Haruatai Park

$7.20 /class, or $6.70 for community service/gold card holder concession cards: 10 trip is $68.40, or $63.70 for 10 trip community service/gold card holder

In Person

Event byOtaki Pool

Occurrences

Thu, 02 Apr, 10:15 am

Tue, 07 Apr, 10:15 am

Thu, 09 Apr, 10:15 am

Tue, 14 Apr, 10:15 am

Thu, 16 Apr, 10:15 am

Tue, 21 Apr, 10:15 am

Thu, 23 Apr, 10:15 am

Tue, 28 Apr, 10:15 am

Duration45 minutes

Address

Ōtaki, Wellington

Venue

Otaki Pool, Haruatai Park

Suitable Ages

65+

Event details may change — please contact Reception on 06 364 5542 or at otaki.pool@kapiticoast.govt.nz to confirm venue, availability, date, and costs.

Description of AquaMove: Warm Water Exercise at Otaki Pool

💦 AquaMove is a gentle warm water exercise programme designed to increase strength and improve flexibility at Otaki Pool. This class is perfect for those with joint and circulation problems, limited mobility, and/or arthritis.

Our supportive warm water environment makes movement easier and more comfortable, allowing you to exercise safely while reducing strain on your body.

Benefits of Warm Water Exercise for Mobility & Strength 🏊‍♀️

AquaMove utilises the therapeutic properties of warm water to create an ideal exercise environment. The buoyancy of water reduces pressure on joints while providing natural resistance to strengthen muscles.

Warm water exercise offers several key advantages:

Joint-friendly movement: The water's buoyancy supports your body weight, reducing impact and making movement more comfortable
Natural resistance: Water provides gentle resistance in all directions, helping to build strength gradually
Improved circulation: The warmth and gentle pressure of water can help improve blood flow throughout your body
Enhanced flexibility: Warm water helps relax tight muscles, allowing for greater range of motion
Balance development: The unstable nature of water helps train core muscles and improve balance
Reduced pain: Many participants experience temporary pain relief during and after water exercise

The supportive social environment at Otaki Pool makes AquaMove not just physically beneficial but mentally uplifting as well. The programme is structured to accommodate various ability levels within its supportive framework.