Class Descriptions

WATER FITNESS CLASSES

An extensive offering of classes providing a dynamic exercise program guaranteed to get you in shape by burning calories, toning and strengthening the body.

Water Fitness Class Descriptions

Aqua Core Workout
Shallow and deep water workout focusing on the core. Stabilization of the back and abdominal muscles while strengthening the distal joints and muscles. Great abdominal workout.

Aqua Trekking (May through October)
A shallow water walking class with emphasis on gait training, balance and range of motion. Aquatic shoes are recommended.

Aquatic Kickboxing Class (May through October)
An exhilarating shallow water workout using the Speedo aquatic kick boxers on legs and hands. Jabs, hooks, upper cuts and power kicks.

Deep Sport Conditioning (May through October)
This one-hour workout will maximize the benefits of cross training to improve athletic ability and sports performance. Working on flexibility, strength and core conditioning, this low impact workout will help improve balance, strengthen muscles, reduce joint pain and increase range of motion in some joints. Great for runners and anyone wanting an excellent toning class.

High Energy Cardio, Core and More
A one hour deep water class is perfect for men and women. It is intense enough for the physically fit while it also can be modified for the beginner. A variety of movements and rhythms are used to tone, strengthen and enhance muscle groups.

Hydro-Tone Aquatic Workout
Deep water workout using the Hydro-Tone aquatic equipment for strength and endurance training combined with cardio-vascular training.

Poolates
Balancing the mind, body and spirit through disciplines of Yoga, Pilates and Tai Chi.

Sport Specific Challenges
Using a plethora of aquatic equipment from balls, bands, discs to improve eye hand coordination and improve response time to sport specific venues. Improve your golf, tennis, basketball etc. skills while working in the water.

Splash POWER
Use the power of water to aqua tone and gain core control. Tranquility and turbulence equals a dynamic aquatic workout. Come join an aqua boot camp format.

Weight-Less Workout
A dynamic deep water cardio-vascular, muscle conditioning workout guaranteed to burn tons of calories and take the stress off the joints.

In accordance with the Houstonian’s class attendance expectations, if attendance of a class does not meet or exceed the minimum class attendance standards within the time frame agreed upon with the instructor, the class may be dropped from the schedule.


SWIMFIT PROGRAMS

From beginner lessons to competitive swimming, programs offer conditioning, stroke technique and fun challenges for every age and skill level. Great for those interested in Master’s Competitive Swimming, Triathlons or fitness swimming. SwimFit classes are held year round unless otherwise stated.

The Houstonian offers an average of 20 adult swim practices a week as a benefit of your membership. Classes are designated as Distance (longer swims at a moderate pace with low rest, mostly freestyle), Middle Distance (Medium length sets, higher speed, multiple strokes and higher rest), or Sprint (Shorter sets focused on speed with high rest, multiple strokes and lots of drills for technique improvement). Offered every day of the week. Most days have morning and noon options, some days have evening classes, too.