What it works
Leg strength, core and back; cardiovascular fitness; shoulder and hip mobility. All with floats and at a pace that lets you hold a conversation.
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Aquagym in Granada
Water fitness in a heated salt-water indoor pool. For toning up without hammering your joints, for backs and knees that no longer enjoy land training, and for anyone coming back to exercise after years away.
Aquagym
Exercise in water, without impact
Aquagym uses the resistance and buoyancy of water to work strength, stamina and joint mobility without the impact of a land-based class. It is the most popular activity at the pool and the one that fits best when your back, knees or hips are asking for a change.
Who it is for
Anyone who wants to get fit without running, adults carrying extra weight, older people looking for something safe, and anyone returning to exercise after years off.
What a class looks like
45 to 50 minutes: a gentle warm-up, a main block of exercises in sets, and stretches to finish. You do not need to be able to swim — the class takes place in the shallow end.
The water
Why salt water makes a difference
The pool runs on heated salt water. In practice that means fewer chloramines in the air and in the water, which matters most in long sessions and for anyone with rhinitis, mild asthma or sensitive skin.
- Less irritation of eyes and skin.
- More breathable air in the covered pool hall.
- Stable temperature all year, including winter.
- Changing rooms and hot showers right by the pool.
Related
Aquagym or therapeutic swimming?
They are often confused, so it is worth being clear.
Aquagym
A group class to music with a fitness goal. Everyone does the same exercises at the same time, and the purpose is to tone up and improve stamina.
If you want to move, sweat a little (in the water) and have fun in a group, this is your class.
Therapeutic swimming
A programmed, individualised session aimed at a specific limitation: back pain, post-operative recovery, chronic conditions or pregnancy.
If something hurts and you want it assessed and worked on, go to therapeutic swimming.
Frequently asked
Questions about aquagym
Do I need to know how to swim?
No. Classes take place in the shallow end and the instructor adapts the exercises to each person's level.
Is the pool salt water?
Yes. The pool uses heated salt water, which is gentler on skin, eyes and airways than a conventional chlorine pool.
Is there a pregnancy class?
Yes. There are specific pregnancy swimming groups working on breathing, hip mobility and relieving lower-back load.
How hard is the class?
You set the intensity. The exercises are designed so you can make them easier or harder, and the instructor will tell you how.
What should I bring?
Swimsuit, compulsory swimming cap, flip-flops, towel and a water bottle. Floats and equipment are provided for the class.