According to the Centers for Disease Control, swimming is an excellent way to get regular aerobic physical activity. Just two and a half hours of aerobic activity per week can reduce the risk of chronic illnesses. Best of all, swimming is fun! In fact, people report enjoying water exercise more than exercising on land. They can also exercise longer in water without increased effort or joint or muscle pain.

For older adults, water exercise can improve quality of life and decrease disability. It also improves or maintains the bone health of post-menopausal women.

For people with arthritis, swimming improves use of affected joints without worsening symptoms and can help decrease pain. If you have fibromyalgia, swimming can decrease anxiety, and exercise therapy in warm water can decrease depression and elevate your mood.

At Coburg Village you can enjoy the many wellness benefits associated with water exercise in our sparkling, heated saltwater pool and whirlpool spa. Our pool is four feet deep across, so residents can swim or walk laps across its entire length. Our residents rave about our energizing water aerobics class which meets in our pool three times a week. It is sure to get you moving and is a terrific way to make new friends.

In November, we re-opened our beautifully resurfaced whirlpool hot tub. The hot tub is located on the pool deck and like our pool it is open during daylight hours unless there is a class. Because there is no lifeguard on duty, it is necessary to have someone 18 years of age or older on deck when using the pool or hot tub.

Make a resolution to Thrive! in 2025. Try out one of our many fitness programs, including water aerobics. Be sure to check out your monthly Activities Calendar, you are bound to find something that ignites your overall sense of well-being.