Aqua-S'wet: Invigorating Water Fitness | Greymouth

💦 Aqua-S'wet at Westland Recreation Centre is a dynamic 45-minute water workout that offers medium to high intensity training with low impact on joints. This fun, energetic class is ideal for those with good mobility and fitness levels who want to challenge themselves in a supportive environment.

Using water resistance to maximise results, Aqua-S'wet helps you:

• Tone muscles throughout your body
• Burn fat effectively
• Build cardiovascular fitness
• Enjoy a full-body workout without strain

Class Details:

• Location: Westland Recreation Centre, 83 High Street, Greymouth
• Duration: 45 minutes
• Cost: $9 standard entry or $7 for seniors (65+)
• Contact: 03 769 8600 or westlandrec@greydc.govt.nz

Benefits of Water-Based Fitness Training 🏊‍♀️

Aqua fitness classes like Aqua-S'wet offer unique advantages that land-based workouts can't match. Water provides natural resistance in all directions, creating a challenging environment that strengthens muscles while being gentle on the body.

Why choose water workouts:

• Natural resistance that increases with effort
• Up to 12 times more resistance than air exercises
• Reduced impact on joints (approximately 90% less than land exercises)
• Natural cooling effect as you exercise
• Excellent for improving cardiovascular endurance

The buoyancy of water supports your body weight, making movements easier to perform while still providing substantial resistance. This makes water fitness particularly effective for building strength without the risk of injury common in high-impact workouts.

Regular participation in aqua fitness classes can improve muscle tone, increase flexibility, enhance core strength, and boost overall fitness levels. The varied movements performed in water engage multiple muscle groups simultaneously, offering an efficient full-body workout.

Water's natural pressure also helps improve circulation and can reduce swelling, making it beneficial for recovery as well as fitness improvement. The refreshing nature of being in water also provides mental health benefits, reducing stress while you work out.