Aquatic Personal Training

Our aquatic personal trainers will work with you in the pool or on the fitness floor to help you reach your goals sustainably and safely.

Why Choose Aquatic Exercise?

You will receive one-on-one aquatic conditioning with an instructor. From cardio to strength training, flexibility and stability to cross-training, we will help you reach your specific and overall fitness goals within an aquatic environment.

Some benefits of aquatic training over on-land training includes:

  • Water exercise is an effective method to train for mobility while protecting the joints using water’s natural buoyancy.
  • It can improve posture with a subjective feeling of support and lightness.
  • It provides greater freedom of movement and multidimensional resistance or buoyancy assistance.
  • It decreases swelling and offsets the tendency of blood pooling in the extremities.
  • It increases blood supply to the muscles significantly which improves oxygen delivery to the muscles.
  • It allows for easy variation of load or weight-bearing levels. You may choose to completely unload (in deep water) or load up to 50% in shallow water.
  • It easily competes with, and can exceed, land training benefits if the same amount of effort is put into both programs. Many individuals experience greater improvements with less pain and discomfort in the water.
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Please note! Aquatic Personal Training focuses on overall fitness mainly from a standing (vertical) position. If you are interested in increasing your swimming ability such as training for a Triathalon, improving swim stroke(s), or practicing water safety techniques such as floating and rotary breathing, please check out our Individual Private Lessons page. 

AQUATIC PERSONAL TRAINING

Why choose Aquatic Personal Training?

You will receive one-on-one aquatic conditioning with an instructor. From cardio to strength training, flexibility and stability to cross-training, we will help you reach your specific and overall fitness goals within an aquatic environment.

Some benefits of aquatic training over on-land training includes:

  • Water exercise is an effective method to train for mobility while protecting the joints using water’s natural buoyancy.
  • It can improve posture with a subjective feeling of support and lightness.
  • It provides greater freedom of movement and multidimensional resistance or buoyancy assistance.
  • It decreases swelling and offsets the tendency of blood pooling in the extremities.
  • It increases blood supply to the muscles significantly which improves oxygen delivery to the muscles.
  • It allows for easy variation of load or weight-bearing levels. You may choose to completely unload (in deep water) or load up to 50% in shallow water.
  • It easily competes with, and can exceed, land training benefits if the same amount of effort is put into both programs. Many individuals experience greater improvements with less pain and discomfort in the water.
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Please note! Aquatic Personal Training focuses on overall fitness mainly from a standing (vertical) position. If you are interested in increasing your swimming ability such as training for a Triathalon, improving swim stroke(s), or practicing water safety techniques such as floating and rotary breathing, please check out our Individual Private Lessons page. 
  • Reservations are for members only.

  • Reservations can be made up to 5 days in advance or until one hour before the class starts. If you wish to reserve a spot within one hour before class starts, please call the MEMBER SERVICE DESK.

  • Please be on time for your reservation. If you are late for your appointment, you will not get additional time. (e.g. your reserved lap swim time is 9am-9:45am, but you do not get in the pool until 9:20am, your reservation still ends at 9:45am.)

  • Reservations can also be made at the MEMBER SERVICE DESK or by calling us at 989.895.8596

  • There are daily/weekly limits on some classes/areas to give opportunities to other members. The system will let you know if your daily/weekly limit has been reached.

  • If you are unable to attend your reserved appointment, please cancel your appointment online or call the MEMBER SERVICE DESK.

Book Your Spot:

Reservation Reminders:

  • Reservations are for members only.

  • Reservations can be made up to 5 days in advance or until one hour before the class starts. If you wish to reserve a spot within one hour before class starts, please call the Member Service Desk.

  • Please be on time for your reservation. If you are late for your appointment, you will not get additional time. (e.g. your reserved lap swim time is 9am-9:45am, but you do not get in the pool until 9:20am, your reservation still ends at 9:45am.)

  • Reservations can also be made at the Member Service Desk or by calling us at 989.895.8596

  • There are daily/weekly limits on some classes/areas to give opportunities to other members. The system will let you know if your daily/weekly limit has been reached.

  • If you are unable to attend your reserved appointment, please cancel your appointment online or call the Member Service Desk.
Reminders
Instructions
  • Reservations are for members only.

  • Reservations can be made up to 5 days in advance or until one hour before the class starts. If you wish to reserve a spot within one hour before class starts, please call the Member Service Desk.

  • Please be on time for your reservation. If you are late for your appointment, you will not get additional time. (e.g. your reserved lap swim time is 9am-9:45am, but you do not get in the pool until 9:20am, your reservation still ends at 9:45am.)

  • Reservations can also be made at the Member Service Desk or by calling us at 989.895.8596

  • There are daily/weekly limits on some classes/areas to give opportunities to other members. The system will let you know if your daily/weekly limit has been reached.

  • If you are unable to attend your reserved appointment, please cancel your appointment online or call the Member Service Desk.

Financial AsSistance Programs

Individuals will not be turned away from participating in programs, activities, and/or membership due to their inability to pay. The Y maintains a generous financial assistance program for youth, adults, and families who demonstrate financial need. Funding for this program is provided by fundraising events at the Dow Bay Area Family YMCA and community-wide donors.