Aqua Fitness Programming

Next year FiftyNorth will celebrate its 50th anniversary!

Our pool, accessible via a set of steps and a lift, is maintained at a temperature of 89˚ F, comfortable for aquacize classes, lap swimming, water volleyball, and walking for exercise. It is 65.6 feet (20 meters) long and ranges in depth from 3’ to 5’3”. Radiant floor heating makes the deck floor less slippery as well as pleasant for bare feet. We offer many hours of open swimming, including two hours on Saturdays for family swimming, as well as the comforts of a nearby hot tub and sauna.

The warm water of the pool at FiftyNorth can help decrease pain and discomfort associated with ailments such as arthritis, tight muscles, injuries, etc. Aqua classes can help increase range of motion, increase cardiovascular endurance, stability, and strength throughout the body, along with helping with post-rehab exercises. Medical memberships are available for those under age 50.

Listed below alphabetically are the classes that are currently being offered. (For a list sorted by date, then name, click here.) Register for programs by clicking on the title of the class, by phoning 507.664.3700, or by coming in person to the Reception Desk at FiftyNorth. Depending on the nature of your membership, fees may apply; costs are indicated in the course descriptions.

For a chart that shows when aqua classes are scheduled during the week, click here.

√ Please Check In Every Time You Attend A Class Or Group Activity. This data is needed for insurance reimbursements and is used in grant applications, space planning, and determining programming.

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Class

Early Bird Aqua
Every Tue/Thu, 7:00-7:45am
Cost: $10, nonmember; $8, member; $0, Fitness Plus/Platinum

All of our aquacise classes provide aerobic and strength conditioning using water resistance and buoyancy. They include a warm up, a conditioning phase, a cool down, and stretches.

Instructors: (Tue) Sheilah Giles, (Thu) Jeanne Peloquin

Aqua Sunrisers
Every Mon/Wed/Fri, 7:15-8:00am
Cost: $10, nonmember; $8, member; $0, Fitness Plus/Platinum

Aqua Yoga
Every Tue/Thu, 8:00-9:00am
Cost: $10, nonmember; $8, member; $0, Fitness Plus/Platinum

Enjoy ways to relax and work your muscles in the same manner as a land yoga class, but instead in a 89 degree pool. You will use various equipment to help maintain the best poses and stability while you are in the water.

Instructor: Marie Frederickson

Aqua Ageless
Every Mon/Wed/Fri, 8:15-9:00am
Cost: $10, nonmember; $8, member; $0, Fitness Plus/Platinum

All of our Aqua-exercise classes provide a low impact way to work on muscular strength, endurance, flexibility and cardiovascular conditioning. Aqua equipment used at various times in the classes includes: water barbells, noodles, balls and kick boards. Some students use their own ankle or arm weights and water gloves to enhance their workout. Wearing water shoes is also suggested. Each student in the class chooses their own water comfort level. No swimming skills required.

Instructors: (M / F) Jeanne Peloquin, (W) Marie Frederickson

Aqua Fit n' Tone
Every Mon/Wed/Fri, 9:15-10:00am
Cost: $10, nonmember; $8, member; $0, Fitness Plus/Platinum

Aqua Fitness Fusion
Every Tue/Thu, 5:00-5:45pm
Cost: $10, nonmember; $8, member; $0, Fitness Plus/Platinum

Open Swim
All Weekdays 6:00-6:45am
Mon/Wed/Fri 10:00-7:45pm
Tue/Thu 9:00-4:45pm
Tue/Thu 6:00-7:45pm
Sat 7:00-3:45pm
Cost: member rates apply; $8, nonmember

Attendees may exercise or swim at their own risk in our warmly heated pool. Volunteer monitors usually available. Lap swimming, water exercising and some water exercising equipment available. Any personal equipment must be approved by staff. Open Swim is not available during Aqua Fitness classes. Swimmers are expected to be ready to exit the building by closing time. ADA compliant lift available. Bring your own attendant.

Family Time Swim
Every Sat, 12:00-2:00pm
Cost: $5, member; $5, guest of members

FiftyNorth members can enjoy family fun and exercise with your grandchildren! The warm water pool provides a great environment for playing with children.

Grandparents or parents are responsible for their children at all times, and must accompany their children/grandchildren in the pool. Child must be at least 3 years old, and toilet trained (no swimmie pants).

Water Volleyball
Every Mon/Fri 4:00-5:45pm
Cost: members, special rate (Aqua Group fees apply); nonmembers, $8

For fun and fitness, NOT a competitive league! No experience required. Achieve your fitness goals while playing a game. Think of it as low impact aerobic exercise, or just pure entertainment.

Leader: Volunteer Rotation

Saturday Aquafit
Every Sat, 9:00-9:45am
Cost: $10, nonmember; $8, member; $0, Fitness Plus/Platinum

Saturday Aquafit is a low impact activity that takes the pressure off of the bones, joints and muscles. Water also offers natural resistance, which can strengthen the muscles. Join Naomi Nohava nationally certified Aqua Fitness Instructor for a great and fun workout each and every Saturday morning.

Instructor: Naomi Nohava
Capacity: 20