AquaLITE: Gentle Water Workout at Stanmore Bay Pool
Explore AquaLITE at Stanmore Bay Pool, Auckland. A low-impact water workout for seniors at just $7. Come along and get active!
💦 AquaLITE is a low-impact water workout designed to increase strength and mobility while being gentle on your joints. Perfect for all fitness levels, including seniors and those recovering from injury, this class offers an effective exercise option in the supportive environment of water.
Class Details:
- Location: Stanmore Bay Pool and Leisure Centre, 159 Brightside Road, Whangaparāoa
- Cost: $7 casual visit or $63 for 10 visit pass
- Suitable for: All abilities, including seniors and those with limited mobility through to active participants
- Contact: 09 424 9227 or julie.bish@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
Benefits of Water-Based Exercise at Stanmore Bay 🏊♀️
Water exercise like AquaLITE offers unique advantages you won't find in land-based workouts. The natural buoyancy of water reduces stress on your joints while providing natural resistance for strengthening muscles.
When you exercise in water, you'll experience:
- Joint-friendly movement: The water supports your body weight, making exercises comfortable even if you have arthritis, are recovering from injury, or have mobility challenges
- Natural resistance: Water provides 12 times more resistance than air, helping you build strength without heavy weights
- Improved flexibility: Warm water helps relax muscles, increasing your range of motion
- Better balance: The supportive environment helps improve stability and confidence
- Cardiovascular health: Water workouts effectively elevate your heart rate while feeling gentler than land exercises
The supportive community at Stanmore Bay Pool makes AquaLITE not just beneficial for your physical health but an enjoyable social activity as well. Whether you're new to exercise, managing a health condition, or simply looking for a gentle yet effective workout, AquaLITE provides an accessible option for Kiwis of all fitness levels.
No swimming ability is required - exercises are performed in chest-deep water where you can stand comfortably. Come along and discover why water-based exercise is one of the most sustainable forms of fitness for long-term health and wellbeing! 💪 🌊