Description

S.M.I.L.E.

Slow Movement Interactive Leisure Exercise

Let’s move to music in warm water! Aquatic exercise is one of the most joint-friendly and effective ways to build strength, endurance, and flexibility.

The natural buoyancy of water supports your body, reducing impact on joints while still providing resistance that challenges your muscles. Some key benefits of this slower-movement training include:

• Low-impact training. Water’s resistance challenges the muscles without excessive joint strain.
• Improved cardiovascular health. An aquatic fitness workout can safely boost heart function.
• Enhanced flexibility and balance. Constant resisted motion in multiple planes can improve muscle balance, enhance flexibility, and challenges balance and coordination.
• Natural pain relief. Warm water can ease inflammation, stiffness, and sore muscles.
• Stress reduction. The rhythmic flow of warm water movement promotes calm and mental clarity.

Whether you are new to aquatic fitness or a seasoned aquatic participant, this class will enhance your health and well-being in a friendly, nurturing and social environment.

Shallow Water Temp: 86 degrees

Wear comfortable swim attire and water shoes, if desired, and bring a full water bottle to stay hydrated.

Scholarships available.

NO CLASS: 1/19 or 2/16

Please contact Jan in advance if assistance is needed into and out from the water. Contact Jan: jwirtz@lakeoswego.city (503) 675-2546 with questions.

Age Category

Adult

Location

LORAC Pool Rec Lane 01 at .LORAC