Aquatic Fitness

3 OPTIONS TO CHOOSE FROM!

CRA offers something for everyone: high energy aerobic fitness, PiYoChi and Stand Up Paddle Board workouts! Water offers a unique and healthy environment for exercise.  An aquatic fitness program is both an ideal platform for therapeutic relief of chronic pain and/or injury and a great workout for total body conditioning and fat-burning. 

REGISTER for AQUATIC FITNESS

Competition Pool Aquatic Fitness

WHEN:

TUE, 10:00-11:00am

THU, 10:00-11:00am

COST:

$12 per class - online registration requires before attending

This class, set to music, is high energy and guaranteed to strengthen and tone your body.  The natural resistance water provides increases muscle strength and overall flexibility and improves cardiovascular fitness.  

 
*Participants must feel comfortable standing in chest deep water and be able to maintain physical activity throughout the duration of all classes taught in the Competition Pool. 
 
Meet Geralyn, Aquatic Fitness Instructor-- 
Geralyn has always loved the water.  For nearly 30 years she has been teaching fitness classes both on land and in the water, along with teaching swimming lessons, coaching and lifeguarding.  
Geralyn's certifications include: Aquatic Exercise (AEA) fitness Instructor, AiChi, PyYOChi, Arthritis Instructor, Red Cross Lifeguard/ AED trainer, Lifeguard, WSI and she is a member of the Aqua Therapy and Rehab Institute.
Geralyn is married with 3 children. She enjoys singing with the Colonial Singers of Lexington and as a cantor, and spending time on the Cape and swimming in the ocean.

WHERE:

Competition Pool

Boston Sports Institute

900 Worcester Street, Wellesley, MA

REGISTER for AQUATIC FITNESS

Warm Pool PiYoChi

WHEN:

TUE, 11:00am-12:00pm

COST:

$12 per class - online registration requires before attending

PiYoChi is a combination of slow movements from AiChi, Pilates, and yoga with concentration on breathing which is calming and helps to reduce stress.  PiYoChi will improve balance, muscle tone and full range of motion.  Great for all levels of fitness! 

This class is taught in the Teaching Pool which is kept at ~86-90 degrees and has a uniform depth of 4 feet.

Meet Geralyn, Aquatic Fitness Instructor-- 

Geralyn has always loved the water.  For nearly 30 years she has been teaching fitness classes both on land and in the water, along with teaching swimming lessons, coaching and lifeguarding.  
Geralyn's certifications include: Aquatic Exercise (AEA) fitness Instructor, AiChi, PyYOChi, Arthritis Instructor, Red Cross Lifeguard/ AED trainer, Lifeguard, WSI and she is a member of the Aqua Therapy and Rehab Institute.
Geralyn is married with 3 children. She enjoys singing with the Colonial Singers of Lexington and as a cantor, and spending time on the Cape and swimming in the ocean.

WHERE:

Teaching Pool

Boston Sports Institute

900 Worcester Street, Wellesley, MA

WHEN:

TUE, 11:00am-12:00pm

COST:

$12 per class - online registration requires before attending

REGISTER for SUP FITNESS

Stand Up Paddle Board Yoga and HIIT

WHEN:

Saturdays 

HIIT 10:15-11am | YOGA 11am-12pm

SEP 7, 21

OCT 5, 19

NOV 9, 23

COST:

$25 per class - online registration required before attending

STAND UP PADDLE BOARD (SUP) YOGA and HIGH INTENSITY INTERVAL TRAINING (HIIT) places a lot of emphasis on anatomy and proper alignment, focusing first on safety, then stability and strength building, before building up to more intricate exercises and poses. Be prepared to get wet! Classes are lighthearted and fun. The instructor will provide modifications to ensure class is approachable for all.

  • YOGA The class starts with a gentle warm-up on the board. You will start with a very simple yoga flow to invite movement into your body, while you establish your center of gravity and find balance on the board. You will transition to some stabilizing exercises before moving into the workout. 

  • HIGH INTENSITY INTERVAL TRAINING (HIIT) Class will be composed of various exercises, incorporating both cardio and body weighted strength work, to maximize your time! The best part of doing this workout on a paddle board, is that you build stability with each and every movement. Example of exercises: football runs, squats, push ups, boat pose. The instructor will provide modifications to ensure class is approachable for all. 

Meet Megan the Instructor-- 

Megan is a seasoned yoga and fitness instructor who specializes in yoga for athletes. She has been teaching close to a decade, and recently obtained her 500 hour certification. She is an E-RYT and YACEP certified provider through yoga alliance, the international governing body of yoga. She has taught thousands of classes, lead teacher training certification courses, and workshops/events.

WHERE:

Competition Pool

Boston Sports Institute

900 Worcester Street, Wellesley, MA

WHEN:

Saturdays

HIIT 10:15-11:00am | YOGA 11:00am-12:00pm

SEP 7, 21

OCT 5, 19

NOV 9, 23

COST:

$25 per class - online registration required before attending