Cumberland Cape Atlantic YMCA   •   YMCA of Vineland
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For Healthy Living
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Nurturing the potential of every child and teen.

We believe the values and skills learned early on are vital building blocks for life. At the Y, children and teens learn values and positive behaviors that makes for confident kids today and contributing and engaged adults tomorrow.

Water Exercise

What would the Y be without water? Water exercise, adult swim lessons (it’s NEVER too late) and adapted exercise for those with disabilities or in rehabilitation are some of the water-based activities you’ll find at the Y where we believe if you can do it on land, you can do some version of it in the water! 

Spring I 2012 Session - February 27 - April 21
Click HERE for Class Flyer - Days and Times 

*Water temperature in the Kontes pool is set at 83-84 degrees 
The following classes may be taken as a FREE class for Facility Members. Program Members will pay the Program Member fee.

Joint Freedom (Arthritis Plus)
Work all of your joints with the freedome and support of the water. This class provides light-mild cardio and works on increasing strength and balance. We will be using equipment for light resistance exercises in this class. 

Morning Aqua Fit (Intermediate/Advanced Level
Mild Cardio class including strength and indurance without putting undue stress on delicate joints. This class provides a way to boost your heart rate while still feeling comfortable in the shallow end and works on increasing strength and balance.

Morning Mix
Deepwater and some shallow water exercises. This class provides a total body work out and works on core body strengthening and conditioning. Should be comfortable in deep water.

H2O Cardio (Aqua Fit)
High intensity water workout with core stability and endurance. This class provides little strain on your joints while emphasizing a strong cardio set. Including 35-40 minutes of a cardio workout.

Deep Water Workout
High intensity workout including core strength and flexibility focus using a flotation belt. Thsi class provides a non-impact workout that help improve circulation while the water's resistance enables you to build resistance for a total body workout. Must be comfortable in deep water.

The following classes are available for an extra cost for Facility Members. Program Members will pay the Program Member Fee.

$Smooth Moves
Combination of a shallow and deep water workout that produces little to no impact to the body. This class works on increasing muscle flexibility and balance. Smooth Moves was developed by the National Multiple Sclerosis Socity. Participants must provide doctor's consent form.

$Aqua Zumba
Hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves create a one-of-a-kind program that will step up your exercise routine.

Water Exercise vs. Land Exercise:

  • You are 1/3 of your body weight on land, while chest deep in the water. Water cushions your impact while jogging or walking
  • When immersed in water to the neck, you experience 90% weight loss, which makes movements easier to do, while it maintains and improves joint flexibility
  • Your own buoyancy plus the support provided by the water allows you to do exercises that are difficult or impossible to do on land
  • Fitness: getting or keeping in shape!
  • Therapeutic: helps people recover from accidents and sickness. Combats the aging process!
  • Social: meeting and being with other people
  • Stress Release: gives you a chance to just relax and forget about work, problems or other things!
  • Fun: enjoy the diversion. Laugh and have fun, don't worry about being serious!

 

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