Water Fitness

With the end of the 2017 swim season, H.P.A.R.D. pools have closed. They will reopen in time for Memorial Day weekend 2018.

The Houston Parks and Recreation Department Water Fitness Program promotes the importance of staying fit and healthy. Three levels of classes will give you the opportunity to stay active and fit and to socialize with other adults in the cool water. Water fitness classes consist of general exercise in the shallow end of the pool or more strenuous deep-water activity.

All enrollments are filled on a “first come, first served” basis. Register online at https://apm.activecommunities.com/houstonparks/Home or at the pool site. Classes are limited to a maximum of 20 participants per class at most pool sites. Aqua shoes, a towel, and a plastic bottle of water are recommended. 

WATER FITNESS LOCATION

CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

Adult Circuit Water Fitness: A combination of cardio, strength training, and flexibility that takes you through a series of stations using effective circuit training principles and the latest aquatic equipment for a total body workout. Intensity: light to moderate.

Adult Hydro Fitness Power Training: An athletic approach to water fitness training with sports-specific drills, intense cardiovascular work, intervals, balance/core training, martial arts, and plyometrics. It’s a great way to improve your cardiovascular conditioning, muscular strength, and endurance with minimal stress on your joints. Loud, rocking music is a part of the workout. Recommended as a great form of cross training. Intensity: moderate to hard.

Silver Splash: A water fitness class for mature adults to gently stretch, flex, tone, and socialize in shallow water. Intensity: light.

Aqua Zumba: Aqua Zumba combines high energy and Latin music unique moves and combinations in the water that allow participants to dance away their worries. It is based on the principle that a workout should be “fun and easy to do” allowing individuals to stick to the Zumba fitness program and achieve long term health benefits. Intensity: light to moderate.

HPARD is currently working to fill several aquatic positions as rapidly as possible to safely operate all 37 aquatic centers this summer.  If you or someone you know would like to apply for these positions please call (832) 395-7129.  Applicants must be at least 16 years of age by May 31. Additional qualifications required.