Warm water takes pressure off joints and relaxes muscles, so movement feels easier and safer. It’s one of the best ways to build strength and balance after 65.
Our warm-water classes run three mornings a week at the Downtown Y, led by instructors trained to work with arthritis, joint replacements and limited mobility.
I can move in the water in ways I can’t on land. It has given me my mornings back.
— Member since 2018, Downtown Y
No swimming skills needed: classes take place in shallow water with handrails and a ramp entry.