This class allows you to exercise without putting excess strain on your joints and muscles. The gentle activities in warm water, with guidance from an Arthritis Foundation certified instructor, will help you gain strength and flexibility. Excellent for beginning or returning exercisers, and strengthening for pre-surgery and post-surgery.

A Typical Class

Classes take place in our heated indoor pools. Exercises approved by the Arthritis Foundation include walking, gentle stretching, flexing, extension and range-of-motion. Exercises are done in shallow water and focus on activities of daily living, moving a joint through your range of motion and holding it to feel a gentle stretch in the muscle.

Outcomes/Benefits

• Decreased pain and stiffness
• Increased joint flexibility
• Increased range of motion
• Improved performance with daily activities

Tips + Preparation

New to class? Arrive a little early so our instructor can give you some pointers.

Equipment Needed

• Flotation equipment 
• The Y provides all equipment for this class

Attire and What to Bring

• Come to class dressed and ready for the pool
• Proper swim attire is required (swim suit), no basketball shorts, street clothes, etc.
• Water shoes (encouraged)
• Towel, water bottle, aqua jacket (optional)