Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department is offering a range of aquatic fitness classes for the 2018 winter season.
Aqua Baby & Me gives participants the opportunity to bond with their children by using their baby’s natural weight and growth for workouts with naturally increasing resistance. Classes held 9:15-9:45 a.m. Saturdays, Nov. 3-Dec. 15, at the Lawrence Indoor Aquatic Center, 4706 Overland Drive. Cost is $20. To register online, visit http://lprd.org/activity?n=412425.
Aquatic Body Conditioning is perfect for those who struggle with joint pain but want to increase flexibility, strength and cardiovascular endurance. The class allows for a low-impact/no-impact option. A flotation belt is required for this class. Class is 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Oct. 30-Dec. 13, at Carl Knox Natatorium, 1901 Louisiana St. Cost is $39. To register online, visit http://lprd.org/activity?n=412410.
Aqua Zumba combines the Zumba fitness formula with traditional aqua fitness disciplines to challenge participants’ cardio and strength while toning muscles. Class is 6:30-7:15 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, Oct. 29-Dec. 12, at the Lawrence Indoor Aquatic Center. Cost is $36. To register online, visit http://lprd.org/activity?n=412411.
Pre-Natal Water Fitness provides women at any stage of pregnancy the opportunity to exercise in a safe environment. Water fitness during pregnancy provides many benefits during pregnancy including decreased back pain, improved sleep patterns, increased energy levels and faster post-natal recovery. Class is 10-10:45 a.m. Saturdays, Nov. 3-Dec. 15, at the Lawrence Indoor Aquatic Center. Cost is $20. To register online, visit: http://lprd.org/activity?n=412426.
Slow Gliders focuses on putting gentle movements designed to help decrease pain and stiffness while improving strength, flexibility and coordination. Class is 8-8:45 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Oct. 30-Dec. 13, at the Lawrence Indoor Aquatic Center. Cost is $39. To register online, visit http://lprd.org/activity?n=412433.
Step ‘n’ Flex combines 20 minutes of step aerobics to improve cardiovascular and muscular endurance before 20 minutes of strength training using the Body Bar Flex. Class is 12:10-12:50 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, Oct. 29-Dec. 12, at Lawrence Indoor Aquatic Center. Cost is $39 per person. To register online, visit http://lprd.org/activity?n=411009.
Registration may also be done by visiting any Parks and Recreation facility, including: the Community Building, 115 West 11th St.; Sports Pavilion Lawrence, 100 Rock Chalk Lane; East Lawrence Recreation Center, 1245 East 15th St.; Holcom Park Recreation Center, 2700 West 27th St.; Lawrence Indoor Aquatic Center; Prairie Park Nature Center, 2730 Harper St. or the Administrative Office in South Park, 1141 Massachusetts St.
For more information, please contact the Aquatic Division at (785) 832-SWIM (7946).