Aqua HIIT is a ‘hit’ with participants

Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department is currently taking registrations for Aqua HIIT, or High Intensity Interval Training.Aqua HIIT takes place in the deep end of the pool on Tuesdays and in the shallow side on Thursdays and is the perfect for those who want to increase flexibility, strength and cardiovascular endurance in a high-intensity, interval-training class.   A provided flotation belt is required for the class.

Water fitness is for every fitness level and is a low to non-impact on joints and muscles. Water fitness classes have the ability to offer aerobic activity resistance training and flexibility all at the same time.

Participants must be 16 years-old or older to enroll in the class. It will be held 5:30-6:15 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Mar. 9–Apr. 8 at the Lawrence Indoor Aquatic Center, 4706 Overland Drive. Cost is $35 per person.

Face masks must be worn at all times in all City facilities except when in the pool. LPRD is following COVID-19 safety guidelines, which can be found at https://assets.lawrenceks.org/lprd/covid/aquaticsprotocols.pdf.

Conditions will be continuously monitored and reviewed in consultation with public health professionals. Status updates will continue to be updated every Thursday to indicate the current risk level using green, yellow, orange or red based on the number of new cases, trends and percentage of positive COVID-19 test to mirror Lawrence-Douglas County Health’s recommendations being used for the Smart and Safe School Reopening Guidelines and Status for county schools. Individuals may find the current status by visiting the department website or the department social media platforms, Twitter and Facebook. To find out more information on the gating criteria, please visit: https://lawks.us/3bHgFoJ.

Register online at http://lprd.org/activity?n=212437. Enrollment may also be done at the following Parks and Recreation facilities:

8 a.m.–5 p.m. Monday–Friday, Parks and Recreation Administrative Office in South Park, 1141 Massachusetts St.
8 a.m.–5 p.m. Monday–Friday, Lawrence Indoor Aquatic Center, 4706 Overland Dr.
10:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m. Monday–Friday, 1–4 p.m. Sunday, Community Building, 115 W. 11th St.
9 a.m.–5 p.m. Monday–Friday, Sports Pavilion Lawrence, 100 Rock Chalk Ln.
9 a.m.–noon Tuesday–Friday, 1–5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Prairie Park Nature Center, 2730 Harper St.
Noon–7 p.m. Monday–Friday, 1–4 p.m. Sunday, Holcom Park Recreation Center, 2700 W. 27th St.
9 a.m.–noon/ 5–8 p.m. Monday–Friday, 1–4 p.m. Sunday, East Lawrence Recreation Center, 1245 E. 15th St.

For more information, please contact the Lori Madaus, aquatics supervisor, lmadaus@lawrenceks.org, (785) 832-7946.