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Adult Swimming Lessons
You have put it off long enough! Today is the day you will finally learn to swim and overcome that fear of the water.

Adult swim lessons are designed to increase your comfort in the water and teach basic swim mechanics. Class sizes are kepts small to give each particpant one-on-one attention.

Saturdays 9-9:30 a.m.

Full Members - $57
Program Members - $87

Private lessons can also be arranged by contacting the YMCA.
Water Fitness Classes
Whether you are looking for a fitness program to lose extra weight or to increase your mobility, the Bethlehem YMCA has the perfect class for you.

Exercising in the water reduces impact on joints and bones, and weights are available to provide added resistance.
Deep and shallow water classes are available, and classes vary in intensity.
Register for Unlimited Water Aerobics and try a variety of classes.

Full Member $22 Unlimited
Program Member $52 Unlimited


Descriptions of Water Aerobics Classes


AquaFit – Workout to fun, aerobic routines while staying cool. This low impact cardiovascular workout is great for anyone. SHALLOW END

AquaShape – This non-impact class strengthens and tones your body using the resistance of the water. Water barbells are provided. SHALLOW END

AquaBlast – This non-impact class is a combination of Aquashape and Aquafit all in one. SHALLOW END

Arthritis – The buoyancy and resistance provided by the water can decrease pain and stiffness while increasing flexibility. The program is medically approved for persons with arthritis by the National Arthritis Foundation. SHALLOW END

Hydro – This high energy, non-impact cardio workout is designed to strengthen, tone and burn body fat. Belts provided. DEEP END

AquaNoodle (Shallow AND Deep) - Provides a total body workout with basic high and low impact movements along with abdominal toning and stretching exercises. Noodles are used during aerobics conditioning to increase in intensity levels. SHALLOW END and DEEP END

CardioFit - Challenging yet fun, cardio filled class intended to increase your cardiovascular endurance while using the water’s resistance to sculpt. Participants are able to work at their own pace. SHALLOW END

CardioCrunch – An abdominal workout not just for your core, but arms and shoulders as well. SHALLOW END AND DEEP END

AquaJogging - End your day with the “Zing” of a great work out!! This class will leave your heart thumping and your muscles crying… but all is good, you will see the results in your great body!! SHALLOW END AND DEEP END

SilverSneakers® SilverSplash®Activate your aqua exercise urge for variety! SilverSplash® offers LOTS of fun and shallow water moves to improve agility, flexibility and cardiovascular endurance. No swimming ability is required, and a special SilverSneakers® kickboard is used to develop strength, balance and coordination. SHALLOW END

Aqua Zumba®
A “pool party” workout for all ages!! A challenging water based workout. This is definitely not your typical water workout! Shake, shimmy and sizzle in the water as we create some heat, Zumba Style! SHALLOW END






Fall 2010 Water Aerobic Schedule


Hydro M/T/W/TH/F 8:30-9:15am
T 7:00-8:00pm

AquaFit M/F 9:15-10:00am

AquaShape M/F 10:00-10:30am

Arthritis M/W/F 10:30-11:30am
T/TH 1:30-2:30pm

SilverSplash® T/TH 9:15-10:00am

CardioFit W 10:00-10:30am


AquaNoodle T/TH 10:00-10:30am
W 9:15-10:00am

AquaBlast TH 7:00-8:00pm

CardioCrunch M 7:45-8:30pm

AquaJogging M 7:00-7:45pm

Aqua Zumba® W 7:30-8:30pm
430 East Broad StreetBethlehem, PA 18018(610) 867-7588 - phone(610) 867-8295 - fax