Water Aerobics

Water Aerobics | Independent exercise

Ages 14+
Water Aerobics is a fun way to improve fitness while enjoying the pool. This low- to no-impact exercise focuses on aerobic endurance, using the water as resistance, and creating an enjoyable atmosphere amongst community.

Independent Exercise is offered at times when an instructor is not available. Space is available for everyone to come and do their own work out. Because there is no instructor,  the Fitness Swim fee is charged during Independent Exercise times.

CLASS CAPACITY: There will be 3-4 lanes (including the shallow lane), with 8 - 10 participants per lane. We will do our best to keep the limit to 8 per lane, however if one lane only has 2 participants in it, they will be asked to move into the other water aerobics lanes to allow more lap swim lanes.

Aqua Zumba Fall 2023

Meet our newest water aerobics instructor!

I believe in building and giving back to the community. I've been dancing my whole life, have a passion for teaching, and living an active lifestyle. My name is Jeanette "Sunflower" Martin, the newest addition to the City of El Cerrito Water Aerobics Instructors team! Having taught a wide variety of Group Exercise classes for over ten years at California Colleges and Universities, fitness facilities, and more, along with being an educator for over thirty years to Preschool through College students, I look forward to sharing fun ways to stay active and my love for fitness. Outside of teaching, I can be found exploring the outdoors, swimming, hiking, practicing yoga, meditation, photography, traveling, and spending time with my family. After participants have a great workout in my classes, they feel empowered to keep being their best selves, living a healthy lifestyle, and feeling closer to their fitness goals. My passion for wellness, creating diverse active communities, and fun environments have people coming back for more. I'm excited to share my wonderful talents, skills, and experience with the fitness community here at the City of El Cerrito Recreation Center. I look forward to seeing you in my classes soon!

INSTRUCTOR SCHEDULE

Schedule 11/27-12/2/23:

Monday
11-11:55am
Independent Exercise
Tuesday
Aqua Zumba
11:30am-12:15pm


6:30-7:25pm
Independent Exercise 
Wednesday
11-11:55am
Independent Exercise
Thursday
Aqua Zumba
11:30am-12:15pm


6:30-7:25pm
Independent Exercise 
Friday
11-11:55am
Lisa
Saturday
9:30-10:25am
Consuelo


Schedule 12/4-12/9/23:

Monday
11-11:55am
Sunflower
Tuesday
Aqua Zumba
11:30am-12:15pm


6:30-7:25pm
Independent Exercise 
Wednesday
11-11:55am
Sunflower
Thursday
Aqua Zumba
11:30am-12:15pm


6:30-7:25pm
Independent Exercise 
Friday
11-11:55am
Lisa
Saturday
9:30-10:25am
Consuelo



ABOUT OUR CLASSES

  • Water Aerobics takes place in the Emery G. Weed III Lap Pool only. The class will be in the shallow lane and half the remaining lanes. There will be no distancing enforced during Water Aerobics.
  • An Instructor will lead the workout at each time slot, subject to instructor availability. If no instructor is scheduled, pool space will be available for independent exercise.
  • Participants are strongly encouraged to bring their own training equipment, such as cuffs, water belts and dumbbells. Limited equipment is available for use (not guaranteed). Staff will sanitize shared equipment after each use.

Fees

During Independent Exercise time, Fitness Swim fees will be used instead of Water Aerobics fees. Fitness Swim fees can be found at www.el-cerrito.org/fitnessswim 

Purchase passes here!

Drop-In: $12
10-Punch Water Aerobics Pass: $90 Res, $113 Non-Res

15% Senior Discount automatically given for swimmers over 60 years old on passes (not applicable for drop-in)

Please note:

High-Use Facility: This is a high-use facility with multiple programs happening at a time. During your reservation or program time, other programs may be occurring that have loud music or amplified sound and take up portions of the pool.

Verification of Residency: Proof of household address may be requested at any time to verify residency. This may be in the form of a utility bill or rental lease.