Aqua Fitness

Woman holding a pool noodle in the pool Copyright: © Steindl

Aqua Fitness is a strength and endurance workout in water with tailored, motivating music. The properties of water are used to combine both an effective and gentle workout. The buoyancy of the water relieves the joints and water resistance is used for additional training effect.

 

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Basic Information

Sports Facilities

Special Participation Requirements

By registering for the courses in the Ulla-Klinger-Halle, you become a member of the swimming sports department of the Friends and Supporters of Aachen University Sports Association (FuFAH) for the duration of the course. The fee for this course includes the membership contribution for the swimming sports department of FuFAH Sport e.V. for the duration of the course. The temporary membership does not require a separate cancellation and automatically expires at the end of this course.

Materials

A prerequisite for participation is wearing suitable swimwear such as swim trunks, a swimsuit, or a well-fitting bikini. You should borrow a pair of swimming dumbbells from the swimming dumbbell rental for the duration of the course. Pickup and return are possible during opening hours at the service point in the university sports center.

Links and Additional Activities

There is an external mailing list for aquafitness.

Course Cancellations and Facility Closures

If you would like to be informed of last minute course cancellations and facility closures affecting this course, please join the corresponding mailing list.

Contact

Gregor Lowinski

Diplom-Sportwissenschaftler

Aquafitness

Target Audience and Prerequisites

This program is aimed at women and men of all ages and fitness levels, with or without prior experience in fitness.

Content and Goals

The aquafitness training is supported by kickboards and dumbbells, which can be individually filled with water to vary the resistance. The dumbbells can be borrowed during opening hours at the service point of the HSZ. To do this, please book the swimming dumbbell course. The deposit will only be charged in case of loss or damage. Each session begins with a warm-up training. The main part is divided into strength and endurance components, depending on the trainer, where exercises for the abdominal and back areas may also take place outside of the pool.

Dates and Booking

Aquafitness Classic

Floating Dumbbell Rental

Only neccesary for classes in the Ulla Klinger Halle

Aquazumba

Target Audience and Prerequisites

This program is aimed at women and men of all ages and fitness levels, with or without prior experience in fitness.

Content and Goals

The reduced impact of gravity allows individuals to train without straining their back or joints. In this pool workout, even beginners can let loose while simultaneously working on their muscles and fitness. Aqua Zumba® is also the right format for course participants with overweight, as it effectively engages the body without putting stress on the joints.

Dates and Booking

Aquazumba