Low impact exercise, high impact fun.
The pool is great for exercise because the water offers resistance while reducing the impact of land-based exercises. Water fitness classes are a fun way to exercise, and the low-impact workout builds strength and flexibility for people of all ages. Our Ys water fitness classes use a variety of exercises and equipment. Activities may include dance, calisthenics, walking, and kicking, and typically intensity and impact can be varied on an individual basis. Classes may take place in shallow water, deep water or a combination of shallow and deep water.
Select a location to filter activities and programs.
Water Fitness Offerings
Aqua Burn
Aqua Burn at Farmington Family YMCA
This is a deep/Shallow water workout for all fitness levels. Enjoy a workout while suspended in the deep end of the pool wearing a flotation belt. The balanced workout includes strength exercises, toning, and flexibility. Intensity and impact can be varied on an individual basis. Participants must be comfortable in deep water and must social distance at all times. The shallow end will be used as well.
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AdultDates:
2/1/24–2/29/24 Days & Times:
AdultDates:
2/1/24–2/29/24 Days & Times:
- Tue 7:30 pm-8:30 pm
- Thu 7:30 pm-8:30 pm
Aqua Deep
Aqua Deep at Farmington Family YMCA
This is a deep water workout for all fitness levels. Enjoy a workout while suspended in the deep end of the pool wearing a flotation belt. The balanced workout includes strength exercises, toning, and flexibility. Intensity and impact can be varied on an individual basis. Participants must be comfortable in deep water and must social distance at all times.
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AdultDates:
2/1/24–2/29/24 Days & Times:
AdultDates:
2/1/24–2/29/24 Days & Times:
- Tue 9:00 am-9:55 am
- Thu 9:00 am-9:55 am
Aqua Easy Does IT
Aqua Easy Does IT at Farmington Family YMCA
This is a workout done in the warm therapy pool. It is used to help people gain mobility, wake up muscles, and improve blood flow through the body. Easy slow movements great for arthritis and any other mobility issues.
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Age Group:
AdultDates:
2/2/24–2/28/24 Days & Times:
AdultDates:
2/2/24–2/28/24 Days & Times:
- Mon 8:00 am-8:55 am
- Wed 8:00 am-8:55 am
- Fri 8:00 am-8:55 am
Aqua Intermediate
Aqua Intermediate at Farmington Family YMCA
This is a workout done in the warm therapy pool. It is used to help people gain mobility, wake up muscles, and improve blood flow through the body. Easy slow movements great for arthritis and any other mobility issues.
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Age Group:
AdultDates:
2/2/24–2/28/24 Days & Times:
AdultDates:
2/2/24–2/28/24 Days & Times:
- Mon 9:00 am-9:50 am
- Wed 9:00 am-9:50 am
- Fri 9:00 am-9:50 am
Water Exercise
Water Exercise at Carls Family YMCA
This class combines all the elements of a great workout. Includes strength and tone exercises, shallow water cardio workout, and relaxing stretching This is a high intensity full body workout but can be modified to fit all levels.
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Age Group:
Dates:
1/3/24–2/28/24 Days & Times:
Dates:
1/3/24–2/28/24 Days & Times:
- Wed 10:05 am-11:00 am
- Wed 9:00 am-9:50 am
- Fri 9:00 am-9:50 am
Age Group:
Dates:
1/5/24–3/1/24 Days & Times:
Dates:
1/5/24–3/1/24 Days & Times:
- Fri 10:05 am-11:00 am
- Wed 9:00 am-9:50 am
- Fri 9:00 am-9:50 am
Age Group:
Dates:
1/8/24–2/26/24 Days & Times:
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1/8/24–2/26/24 Days & Times:
- Mon 10:05 am-11:00 am
- Wed 9:00 am-9:50 am
- Fri 9:00 am-9:50 am
Water Exercise at Macomb Family YMCA
This is a complete water fitness class using a variety of exercises and equipment. Activities may include dance, calisthenics, walking, kicking and the use of specialized equipment. Intensity and impact can be varied on an individual basis. Each class consists of warm-up, aerobic, muscle toning, flexibility segments and a cool down. Class may take place in shallow water, deep water, or a combination of the two.
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Age Group:
AdultDates:
1/12/24–3/1/24 Days & Times:
AdultDates:
1/12/24–3/1/24 Days & Times:
- Fri 3:00 pm-3:50 pm
- Wed 9:00 am-9:50 am
- Fri 9:00 am-9:50 am
Age Group:
AdultDates:
1/12/24–3/1/24 Days & Times:
AdultDates:
1/12/24–3/1/24 Days & Times:
- Fri 10:00 am-10:50 am
- Wed 9:00 am-9:50 am
- Fri 9:00 am-9:50 am
Age Group:
AdultDates:
1/12/24–3/1/24 Days & Times:
AdultDates:
1/12/24–3/1/24 Days & Times:
- Fri 9:00 am-9:50 am
- Wed 9:00 am-9:50 am
- Fri 9:00 am-9:50 am
Age Group:
AdultDates:
1/11/24–2/29/24 Days & Times:
AdultDates:
1/11/24–2/29/24 Days & Times:
- Thu 9:00 am-9:50 am
- Wed 9:00 am-9:50 am
- Fri 9:00 am-9:50 am
Age Group:
AdultDates:
1/11/24–2/29/24 Days & Times:
AdultDates:
1/11/24–2/29/24 Days & Times:
- Thu 7:30 pm-8:20 pm
- Wed 9:00 am-9:50 am
- Fri 9:00 am-9:50 am
Age Group:
AdultDates:
1/10/24–2/28/24 Days & Times:
AdultDates:
1/10/24–2/28/24 Days & Times:
- Wed 3:00 pm-3:50 pm
- Wed 9:00 am-9:50 am
- Fri 9:00 am-9:50 am
Age Group:
AdultDates:
1/10/24–2/28/24 Days & Times:
AdultDates:
1/10/24–2/28/24 Days & Times:
- Wed 10:00 am-10:50 am
- Wed 9:00 am-9:50 am
- Fri 9:00 am-9:50 am
Age Group:
AdultDates:
1/8/24–2/26/24 Days & Times:
AdultDates:
1/8/24–2/26/24 Days & Times:
- Mon 3:00 pm-3:50 pm
- Wed 9:00 am-9:50 am
- Fri 9:00 am-9:50 am
Age Group:
AdultDates:
1/8/24–2/26/24 Days & Times:
AdultDates:
1/8/24–2/26/24 Days & Times:
- Mon 10:00 am-10:50 am
- Wed 9:00 am-9:50 am
- Fri 9:00 am-9:50 am
Age Group:
AdultDates:
1/8/24–2/26/24 Days & Times:
AdultDates:
1/8/24–2/26/24 Days & Times:
- Mon 9:00 am-9:50 am
- Wed 9:00 am-9:50 am
- Fri 9:00 am-9:50 am
Water Exercise – Deep Water
Water Exercise – Deep Water at Downriver Family YMCA
This is a deep water workout for all fitness levels. Enjoy a workout while suspended in the deep end of the pool wearing a flotation belt. The balanced workout includes strength exercises, toning, and flexibility. Intensity and impact can be varied on an individual basis. Participants must be comfortable in deep water. Reminder that one individual can register for 2 water fit classes per day. If Southgate Community Schools close due to weather conditions, all morning classes and programs will be canceled.
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Age Group:
AdultDates:
2/12/24–2/12/24 Days & Times:
AdultDates:
2/12/24–2/12/24 Days & Times:
- Mon 8:00 am-8:45 am
- Wed 9:00 am-9:50 am
- Fri 9:00 am-9:50 am
Age Group:
AdultDates:
2/19/24–2/19/24 Days & Times:
AdultDates:
2/19/24–2/19/24 Days & Times:
- Mon 8:00 am-8:45 am
- Wed 9:00 am-9:50 am
- Fri 9:00 am-9:50 am
Age Group:
AdultDates:
2/26/24–2/26/24 Days & Times:
AdultDates:
2/26/24–2/26/24 Days & Times:
- Mon 8:00 am-8:45 am
- Wed 9:00 am-9:50 am
- Fri 9:00 am-9:50 am
Age Group:
AdultDates:
2/12/24–2/12/24 Days & Times:
AdultDates:
2/12/24–2/12/24 Days & Times:
- Mon 10:00 am-10:45 am
- Wed 9:00 am-9:50 am
- Fri 9:00 am-9:50 am
Age Group:
AdultDates:
2/19/24–2/19/24 Days & Times:
AdultDates:
2/19/24–2/19/24 Days & Times:
- Mon 10:00 am-10:45 am
- Wed 9:00 am-9:50 am
- Fri 9:00 am-9:50 am
Age Group:
AdultDates:
2/26/24–2/26/24 Days & Times:
AdultDates:
2/26/24–2/26/24 Days & Times:
- Mon 10:00 am-10:45 am
- Wed 9:00 am-9:50 am
- Fri 9:00 am-9:50 am
Age Group:
AdultDates:
2/14/24–2/14/24 Days & Times:
AdultDates:
2/14/24–2/14/24 Days & Times:
- Wed 8:00 am-8:45 am
- Wed 9:00 am-9:50 am
- Fri 9:00 am-9:50 am
Age Group:
AdultDates:
2/21/24–2/21/24 Days & Times:
AdultDates:
2/21/24–2/21/24 Days & Times:
- Wed 8:00 am-8:45 am
- Wed 9:00 am-9:50 am
- Fri 9:00 am-9:50 am
Age Group:
AdultDates:
2/28/24–2/28/24 Days & Times:
AdultDates:
2/28/24–2/28/24 Days & Times:
- Wed 8:00 am-8:45 am
- Wed 9:00 am-9:50 am
- Fri 9:00 am-9:50 am
Age Group:
AdultDates:
2/14/24–2/14/24 Days & Times:
AdultDates:
2/14/24–2/14/24 Days & Times:
- Wed 10:00 am-10:45 am
- Wed 9:00 am-9:50 am
- Fri 9:00 am-9:50 am
Age Group:
AdultDates:
2/21/24–2/21/24 Days & Times:
AdultDates:
2/21/24–2/21/24 Days & Times:
- Wed 10:00 am-10:45 am
- Wed 9:00 am-9:50 am
- Fri 9:00 am-9:50 am
Age Group:
AdultDates:
2/28/24–2/28/24 Days & Times:
AdultDates:
2/28/24–2/28/24 Days & Times:
- Wed 10:00 am-10:45 am
- Wed 9:00 am-9:50 am
- Fri 9:00 am-9:50 am
Age Group:
AdultDates:
2/16/24–2/16/24 Days & Times:
AdultDates:
2/16/24–2/16/24 Days & Times:
- Fri 8:00 am-8:45 am
- Wed 9:00 am-9:50 am
- Fri 9:00 am-9:50 am
Age Group:
AdultDates:
2/23/24–2/23/24 Days & Times:
AdultDates:
2/23/24–2/23/24 Days & Times:
- Fri 8:00 am-8:45 am
- Wed 9:00 am-9:50 am
- Fri 9:00 am-9:50 am
Age Group:
AdultDates:
3/1/24–3/1/24 Days & Times:
AdultDates:
3/1/24–3/1/24 Days & Times:
- Fri 8:00 am-8:45 am
- Wed 9:00 am-9:50 am
- Fri 9:00 am-9:50 am
Age Group:
AdultDates:
2/16/24–2/16/24 Days & Times:
AdultDates:
2/16/24–2/16/24 Days & Times:
- Fri 10:00 am-10:45 am
- Wed 9:00 am-9:50 am
- Fri 9:00 am-9:50 am
Age Group:
AdultDates:
2/23/24–2/23/24 Days & Times:
AdultDates:
2/23/24–2/23/24 Days & Times:
- Fri 10:00 am-10:45 am
- Wed 9:00 am-9:50 am
- Fri 9:00 am-9:50 am
Age Group:
AdultDates:
3/1/24–3/1/24 Days & Times:
AdultDates:
3/1/24–3/1/24 Days & Times:
- Fri 10:00 am-10:45 am
- Wed 9:00 am-9:50 am
- Fri 9:00 am-9:50 am
Water Exercise – Gentle Exercise
Water Exercise – Gentle Exercise at Carls Family YMCA
Activate your urge for variety! Splash offers fun, shallow-water movement to improve agility and flexibility while addressing cardiovascular, strength and endurance conditioning. No swimming ability is required, and a SilverSneakers kickboard or other aquatic equipment is used to improve strength, balance and coordination.
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AdultDates:
1/2/24–2/27/24 Days & Times:
AdultDates:
1/2/24–2/27/24 Days & Times:
- Tue 8:00 am-8:50 am
- Wed 9:00 am-9:50 am
- Fri 9:00 am-9:50 am
Age Group:
AdultDates:
1/4/24–2/29/24 Days & Times:
AdultDates:
1/4/24–2/29/24 Days & Times:
- Thu 8:00 am-8:55 am
- Wed 9:00 am-9:50 am
- Fri 9:00 am-9:50 am
Age Group:
AdultDates:
1/4/24–2/29/24 Days & Times:
AdultDates:
1/4/24–2/29/24 Days & Times:
- Thu 9:00 am-9:55 am
- Wed 9:00 am-9:50 am
- Fri 9:00 am-9:50 am
Water Exercise – High Energy
Water Exercise – High Energy at Downriver Family YMCA
This water exercise class is a blend of cardio, aerobic, and toning exercises. Participants will use aqua steps as well as some flotation devices to give added resistance. If Southgate Community Schools close due to weather conditions, all morning classes and programs will be canceled.
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Age Group:
AdultDates:
2/12/24–2/12/24 Days & Times:
AdultDates:
2/12/24–2/12/24 Days & Times:
- Mon 5:30 pm-6:15 pm
- Wed 9:00 am-9:50 am
- Fri 9:00 am-9:50 am
Age Group:
AdultDates:
2/19/24–2/19/24 Days & Times:
AdultDates:
2/19/24–2/19/24 Days & Times:
- Mon 5:30 pm-6:15 pm
- Wed 9:00 am-9:50 am
- Fri 9:00 am-9:50 am
Age Group:
AdultDates:
2/26/24–2/26/24 Days & Times:
AdultDates:
2/26/24–2/26/24 Days & Times:
- Mon 5:30 pm-6:15 pm
- Wed 9:00 am-9:50 am
- Fri 9:00 am-9:50 am
Water Exercise – Level 2
Water Exercise – Level 2 at Downriver Family YMCA
This is a complete water fitness class using a variety of exercises and equipment. Activities may include dance, calisthenics, walking, kicking and the use of specialized equipment. Intensity and impact can be varied on an individual basis. Each class consists of warm-up, aerobic, muscle toning, flexibility segments and a cool down. Class may take place in shallow water, deep water, or a combination of the two. Reminder that one individual can register for 2 water fit classes per day. If Southgate Community Schools close due to weather conditions, all morning classes and programs will be canceled.
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Age Group:
AdultDates:
2/12/24–2/12/24 Days & Times:
AdultDates:
2/12/24–2/12/24 Days & Times:
- Mon 9:00 am-9:45 am
- Wed 9:00 am-9:50 am
- Fri 9:00 am-9:50 am
Age Group:
AdultDates:
2/19/24–2/19/24 Days & Times:
AdultDates:
2/19/24–2/19/24 Days & Times:
- Mon 9:00 am-9:45 am
- Wed 9:00 am-9:50 am
- Fri 9:00 am-9:50 am
Age Group:
AdultDates:
2/26/24–2/26/24 Days & Times:
AdultDates:
2/26/24–2/26/24 Days & Times:
- Mon 9:00 am-9:45 am
- Wed 9:00 am-9:50 am
- Fri 9:00 am-9:50 am
Age Group:
AdultDates:
2/12/24–2/12/24 Days & Times:
AdultDates:
2/12/24–2/12/24 Days & Times:
- Mon 11:00 am-11:45 am
- Wed 9:00 am-9:50 am
- Fri 9:00 am-9:50 am
Age Group:
AdultDates:
2/19/24–2/19/24 Days & Times:
AdultDates:
2/19/24–2/19/24 Days & Times:
- Mon 11:00 am-11:45 am
- Wed 9:00 am-9:50 am
- Fri 9:00 am-9:50 am
Age Group:
AdultDates:
2/26/24–2/26/24 Days & Times:
AdultDates:
2/26/24–2/26/24 Days & Times:
- Mon 11:00 am-11:45 am
- Wed 9:00 am-9:50 am
- Fri 9:00 am-9:50 am
Age Group:
AdultDates:
2/14/24–2/14/24 Days & Times:
AdultDates:
2/14/24–2/14/24 Days & Times:
- Wed 9:00 am-9:45 am
- Wed 9:00 am-9:50 am
- Fri 9:00 am-9:50 am
Age Group:
AdultDates:
2/21/24–2/21/24 Days & Times:
AdultDates:
2/21/24–2/21/24 Days & Times:
- Wed 9:00 am-9:45 am
- Wed 9:00 am-9:50 am
- Fri 9:00 am-9:50 am
Age Group:
AdultDates:
2/28/24–2/28/24 Days & Times:
AdultDates:
2/28/24–2/28/24 Days & Times:
- Wed 9:00 am-9:45 am
- Wed 9:00 am-9:50 am
- Fri 9:00 am-9:50 am
Age Group:
AdultDates:
2/14/24–2/14/24 Days & Times:
AdultDates:
2/14/24–2/14/24 Days & Times:
- Wed 11:00 am-11:45 am
- Wed 9:00 am-9:50 am
- Fri 9:00 am-9:50 am
Age Group:
AdultDates:
2/21/24–2/21/24 Days & Times:
AdultDates:
2/21/24–2/21/24 Days & Times:
- Wed 11:00 am-11:45 am
- Wed 9:00 am-9:50 am
- Fri 9:00 am-9:50 am
Age Group:
AdultDates:
2/28/24–2/28/24 Days & Times:
AdultDates:
2/28/24–2/28/24 Days & Times:
- Wed 11:00 am-11:45 am
- Wed 9:00 am-9:50 am
- Fri 9:00 am-9:50 am
Age Group:
AdultDates:
2/16/24–2/16/24 Days & Times:
AdultDates:
2/16/24–2/16/24 Days & Times:
- Fri 9:00 am-9:45 am
- Wed 9:00 am-9:50 am
- Fri 9:00 am-9:50 am
Age Group:
AdultDates:
2/23/24–2/23/24 Days & Times:
AdultDates:
2/23/24–2/23/24 Days & Times:
- Fri 9:00 am-9:45 am
- Wed 9:00 am-9:50 am
- Fri 9:00 am-9:50 am
Age Group:
AdultDates:
3/1/24–3/1/24 Days & Times:
AdultDates:
3/1/24–3/1/24 Days & Times:
- Fri 9:00 am-9:45 am
- Wed 9:00 am-9:50 am
- Fri 9:00 am-9:50 am
Water Exercise Class
Water Exercise Class at Birmingham Family YMCA
This is a water workout for all fitness levels. Enjoy a workout while suspended in the deep end of the pool wearing a flotation belt. The balanced workout includes strength exercises, toning, and flexibility. Intensity and impact can be varied on an individual basis. Participants must be comfortable in deep water.
Participate as a group, or feel free to exercise on your own.
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AdultDates:
1/3/24–2/28/24 Days & Times:
AdultDates:
1/3/24–2/28/24 Days & Times:
- Mon 9:00 am-10:00 am
- Wed 9:00 am-10:00 am
- Fri 9:00 am-9:50 am
Age Group:
AdultDates:
1/2/24–2/29/24 Days & Times:
AdultDates:
1/2/24–2/29/24 Days & Times:
- Tue 9:00 am-10:00 am
- Thu 9:00 am-10:00 am
- Fri 9:00 am-9:50 am
Water Fitness
Water Fitness at South Oakland Family YMCA
Shallow and Transitional Water Aerobics. Registration for participation is required. Please make sure you have an active email address on file in the event the class does need to be cancelled – that way we can reach out and inform you quickly! Participants are encouraged to bring their own fitness equipment, towel, and water bottle.
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Dates:
1/8/24–2/26/24 Days & Times:
Dates:
1/8/24–2/26/24 Days & Times:
- Mon 9:00 am-9:55 am
- Thu 9:00 am-10:00 am
- Fri 9:00 am-9:50 am
Age Group:
Dates:
1/10/24–2/28/24 Days & Times:
Dates:
1/10/24–2/28/24 Days & Times:
- Wed 9:00 am-9:55 am
- Thu 9:00 am-10:00 am
- Fri 9:00 am-9:50 am
Age Group:
Dates:
1/9/24–2/27/24 Days & Times:
Dates:
1/9/24–2/27/24 Days & Times:
- Tue 6:35 pm-7:20 pm
- Thu 9:00 am-10:00 am
- Fri 9:00 am-9:50 am
Age Group:
Dates:
1/11/24–2/29/24 Days & Times:
Dates:
1/11/24–2/29/24 Days & Times:
- Thu 6:35 pm-7:20 pm
- Thu 9:00 am-10:00 am
- Fri 9:00 am-9:50 am