Aquatics Programs
Whether you are interested in learning to swim or just want to enjoy the benefits of exercising in the water, Botsford Center for Health Improvement has something for you! Our over 4,000 square feet of aquatics space offers both a lap and warm water therapy pool and sauna. Take advantage of our many aquatics classes and find out how you can get fit and have fun in the water.
Intermediate Aqua
A mix of Gentle Aerobics and Aqua Fit, this class offers light aerobic activity balanced with resistance training, using hydro-tone equipment, noodles, and even a kickboard! Taught in the therapeutic pool, it is a great step up in intensity while still soothing on the joints.
- Level: Beginner and Intermediate
Aqua Fit
High-energy cardiovascular conditioning and strength training class. Class uses hydro-tone equipment to help tone and strengthen muscles. Please note: Aqua Fit is held in the lap pool in keeping with American College of Sports Medicine guidelines for exercise. BCHI offers classes for every level of exercise. If participants find the lap pool temperature uncomfortable for Aqua Fit, we encourage them to try Intermediate Aqua which is held in the therapy pool.
- Level: Beginner, Intermediate
Gentle Water Aerobics
This therapeutic class consists of activities designed to maintain or increase range of motion and muscle strengthening/toning for anyone suffering from arthritis or other debilitating conditions (including post-injury/surgical). These exercises enable participants to improve and maintain joint flexibility; thereby enhancing their abilities to perform daily tasks, increase their independence, and improve their overall sense of well being. This class is held in the 90 degree warm water therapy pool. Class Length: 1 hour.
