Deep Water - This type of class uses ballistic type exercises using flotation belts. Using a progression method of teaching, each student will find his comfort zone while obtaining a cardio workout and converting fat into lean muscle mass. Drills and Skills is an aerobic workout focusing on the core, while building stamina and strength. Improvements will be made in posture, balance and muscle tone. Strength training is a part of this class.

To maintain social distance class capacities have been reduced. Masks are required outside of the water. Appropriate swim attire is required.

Shallow Water Aerobics

In this class guests will participate in vigorous aerobic exercise while in shallow water. This class promotes muscle strength, endurance and muscle tone. This is a high energy water aerobics class for active adults.


To maintain social distance class capacities have been reduced. Masks are required outside of the water. Appropriate swim attire is required.

*Please consult your doctor before beginning this or any other exercise program.*
Shallow Water Aerobics

In this class guests will participate in vigorous aerobic exercise while in shallow water. This class promotes muscle strength, endurance and muscle tone. This is a high energy water aerobics class for active adults.

*Please consult your doctor before beginning this or any other exercise program.*

Online Registration for Summer BODYWISE and YMCA programs open at NOON on Thursday, May 16th.
ON-SITE registration is available at ALL Aquatic facilities at Noon on Thursday.

Online Registration for Summer BODYWISE and YMCA programs open at NOON on Thursday, May 16th.
ON-SITE registration is available at ALL Aquatic facilities at Noon on Thursday.

UDC Senior Bodywise Water Aerobic

This class is a full body cardiovascular strengthening work out for Seniors. It is designed to challenge participants and improve fitness all while having fun in the water. The program can be modified for different levels, body types or specific needs and accommodations.

PLEASE NOTE: This course, offered in partnership with University of D.C., Requires a current Body Wise membership with the UDC Office of Gerontology.

Please contact Mireille Mbakop, [email protected] for more information about this process.

Appropriate swim attire is required.

*Please consult your doctor before beginning this or any other exercise program.*
Online Registration for Summer BODYWISE and YMCA programs open at NOON on Thursday, May 16th.
ON-SITE registration is available at ALL Aquatic facilities at Noon on Thursday.
UDC Senior Bodywise Water Aerobic

This class is a full body cardiovascular strengthening work out for Seniors. It is designed to challenge participants and improve fitness all while having fun in the water. The program can be modified for different levels, body types or specific needs and accommodations.

PLEASE NOTE: This course, offered in partnership with University of D.C., Requires a current Body Wise membership with the UDC Office of Gerontology.

Please contact Mireille Mbakop, [email protected] for more information about this process.

Appropriate swim attire is required.

*Please consult your doctor before beginning this or any other exercise program.*

In this class guests can expect a vigorous aerobic workout that serves BLTs, (Buns, Legs and Tummy!). Participants will work to tighten, tone and strengthen their core and lower body with plenty of music to accompany the class.

*Please consult your doctor before beginning this or any other exercise program.*

Aqua Kickboxing : Kick boxing in the water.
Interested in gaining a full body workout? Join us at DPR to learn a form of aquatic martial art which combines boxing with elements of karate, in particular kicking a bag attached to a pool in the water.

Suggested items to bring: water shoes, personal water boxing gloves.

Hydro Spin – the aquatic fitness class that incorporates the benefits of spinning with the resistance of the pool. Each class is taught by a certified instructor and uses state of the art Hydrorider bikes made in Italy. All participants will need water aerobic shoes to participate in the class.

DPR brings you a senior water aerobics exercise program geared to help improve overall health and quality of life by improving strength, endurance, range of motion, balance and coordination in a low impact and shallow water aquatic setting. Can be low impact to include speed walking in shallow water.

Items suggested to bring:
Water Shoes

HydroKick: Kick boxing in the water.
Interested in gaining a full body workout? Join us at DPR to learn a form of aquatic martial art which combines boxing with elements of karate, in particular kicking a bag attached to a pool in the water.

Suggested items to bring: water shoes, personal water boxing gloves.

HydroPole is an aquatic based class that utilizes a vertical pole and water resistance in the shallow end of the pool to provide a low-impact, muscle building, cardio workout that will take your fitness to another level!

To maintain social distance class capacities have been reduced. Masks are required outside of the water. Appropriate swim attire is required.

In partnership with the DC Panthers, the Introduction to Water Polo program will teach beginners the rules and
fundamentals of water polo, as well as increase water confidence that will serve children well beyond the game.

New registrants will require a pre-season assessment of swimming ability by DC Panthers staff – water polo
does require at least basic swimming ability! After the assessment, coaches will direct families to sign up for the
appropriate pool. Please contact the DC Panthers for details (email below).

Age range is 9 to 16. Open to girls & boys.

Weekly practice schedule: ALL practices will be at Takoma!

Levels 1 & 2 (intro & intermediate) + Level 3 will practice at Takoma on Tuesdays: 5:15 to 6:15pm, and Sundays: 1:30 to 3:00pm

First practices are week of June 9th. Last practices are in late August, week before Labor Day.

For more information about the Intro to Water Polo program please visit dcpanthers.org!

You can contact the DC Panthers team with any questions at: [email protected]