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Aquatic Classes

One of the most unique features of the Pieters Family Life Enter is the state-of-the-art HydroWorx 2000 pool. The Life Center has a variety of aquatic-based fitness classes focused on health and healing for people with chronic disease or pain.

“Aquatic exercise reduces pain and helps improve joint range of motion while strengthening and relaxing muscles,” said Barb Cacia, wellness coordinator at the Pieters Family Life Center. “The buoyancy helps to protect recuperating knees, ankles, and hips- especially for people recuperating from knee or hip replacements.”

Kathy Sawicki, who participates in aqua fitness, agrees that her wellness has improved by using the HydroWorx pool. “I have experienced more flexibility, an ease of joint pain and have found improved strength and mobility.”

And Mary Schwab, who also uses the pool, has seen benefits in other areas of her life as well. “I feel I have improved my physical wellness and therefore have benefited from the emotional and spiritual aspects of living a fuller, more active lifestyle.”

Class List

Step It Up Notch! NEW

"Step it up a notch" and challenge yourself for interval training in our Hydroworx 2000 pool with underwater treadmill. This class is great for the serious runners looking for low impact training and for walkers looking for something a little more challenging than our water walking classes.

Level 1: Interval Walk

In this class participants will walk through interval segments that will alternate from challenging speeds to cool down speeds and back to challenging speeds again. You will get a great cardio work out as well as improve your endurance and muscle strength.

Level 2: Interval Run

Are you looking to change up your training program? Water running in the pool is a great way to cross train specific to your running program. Step off the pavement and into our 89 degree pool for a great alternate, low impact workout!

Back Hab NEW!
If you have back pain or are just getting discharged from physical therapy for back pain, then this is the class for you. Learn lumbar stabilization exercises to strengthen core muscles in the therapy pool. This class is taught by Pieters Family Life Center physical therapists.

Aqua Play

This class supports children with developmental delays or who are on the autism spectrum enjoy the pool and experience sensory feedback. Although this is not a swimming group, the water depth can be changed according to need. This is a great class to assist children in being comfortable in the water. This class is taught by a Pieters Family Life Center Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.

Aqua Fitness
Enjoy gentle exercises that will help improve joint range of motion while strengthening and relaxing muscles.

Got Knee/Hip Pain?
Feel the warmth of the hydrotherapy pool while you stretch and strengthen your muscles.

Oh, My Achy Body!
If you have unresolved pain from arthritis, an accident or chronic pain condition, this is the class for you. Come and experience the healing power of warm water while you increase muscle strength, balance and endurance. This class is especially helpful to those who are preparing for knee or hip replacement surgery or for those who ahe been discharged from physical therapy and need to continue a therapeutic exercise program.

* This class will utilize the pool at School of the Holy Childhood at 100 Groton Parkway, Rochester, NY 14623

A.Q.U.A (Answer Questions You Ask) Chat
Walk in the 90-degree, state-of-the-art hydrotherapy pool at a speed tailored to meet your fitness level, while discussing your personal health goals with a wellness coordinator.

For additional class information please contact us at info@pietersfamilylifecenter.org or (585) 487-3500

Features

The entire pool floor is fully adjustable from ground level to a depth of six feet. This makes for easy and safe access without the use of ladders or stairs. People can walk or be wheeled onto the floor and lowered to an appropriate depth.
The 8’x12’ floor is also a variable speed treadmill featuring a cushioned, low-impact design with excellent traction.
A large treatment area accommodates up to six people with two adjustable, industrial strength resistance jets for sports performance training, up-stream swimming, therapy or deep tissue massage.
Three fixed underwater video cameras enhance the diagnostic capabilities for users.

Aquatic Classes

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