Aqua Fitness Classes at Court House Plus are designed to meet every fitness level. Swimming ability is not necessary. The depth of our heated, indoor pool ranges from three and a half to five feet.

Please introduce yourself to the instructor if you have not participated in their class before, so they can give you helpful advice and get to know you. Class participants . . . please do not enter the pool more than 15 minutes before class starts to allow other participants to finish their workouts.

Cardio Aqua & Abs: (All fitness levels)
An aerobic workout in the shallow end of the pool. Abdominal strength, back flexibility and body alignment will be emphasized during the abs segment. Hand buoys, cuffs and/or noodles may be used in this class.
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Interval Aqua: (Intermediate/Advanced)
A shallow-end cardio class incorporating segments of high intensity movements (30-90 seconds) followed by recovery periods of 5-8 minutes done on an interval rotation.
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Arthritis Aqua
This Arthritis Aquatics class is a recreational program conducted in a heated pool by trained instructors. The class consists of specially designed exercises, which with the aid of the water's buoyancy, resistance and warmth, can improve joint flexibility. Swimming ability is not necessary.

Aqua Circuit: (All fitness levels)
This class combines cardio and resistance training in an interval pattern to provide your body with a complete workout. Held in the shallow end of the pool. Hand buoys, cuffs and/or noodles may be used in the resistance portion.

Cardio Aqua Sculpt (All fitness levels)
This class is designed to keep your heart rate elevated through continuous movement of equipment on or below the surface of the water.

Stride and Strength: (Beginners Welcome!)
Learn proper body alignment, core stability, balance and muscular control. Your own body and the properties of the water will help increase flexibility and strength. No swimming experience necessary. Beginners welcome!
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Gentle Aqua (Beginners Welcome!)
Learn to exercise safely in shallow water while having fun and enjoying the benefits of a gentle, comfortable, low imact workout. Designed with the beginner exerciser in mind, this class will introduce you to aerobic combinations, resistance training, balance, striding and flexibility in the pool. (For the beginner exerciser.)

Forever Fit Aqua Circuit
Once you have mastered Gentle Aqua, this class increases the amount of time spent performing cardiovascular exercises and working with props (bouys, noodles etc.). Participation in Gentle Aqua is recommended before taking Forever Fit Aqua Circuit.

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All scheduled activities are Adult activities unless otherwise posted.

Lap & Fitness: The pool is divided in half. The Lap side is on the side of the shower. The Fitness side is on the side of the stairs. The fitness section of the pool is to be used for general water exercise other than lap swimming. Please limit your time in the lap side to 20 minutes when others are waiting.

RGH P.T., Lap & Fitness: The pool is divided in half. The Lap side is on the side of the shower. The Fitness side is on the side of the stairs. The fitness section of the pool is to be used for general water exercise other than lap swimming. The fitness side is shared with Rockville General Hospital Physical Therapy for aqua therapy with adult or children patients and water exercisers. The therapists will generally use the fitness side of the pool, not the lap side. Please limit your time in the lap side to 20 minutes when others are waiting.

Please Note:
Only class participants are allowed in the pool during Aqua Fit Classes. No lap lanes are available during Children's Swim Lessons. Court House Plus reserves the right to reserve the pool for special events and clinics and will post these activities in advance.
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