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WAC Aquatics | Meet the Athlete | Instructor Insights | Exercise of the Month 18 WAC Magazine | wac.net u WAC Aquatics Meet the Athlete Instructor Insights Exercise of the Month E M I L I O H U E R TA S ( 2 ) When asked about the members who attend group fitness classes in Helene Madison Pool, WAC Aquatics Supervisor Lynn Barnhart can't help but smile. "ey're a hoot," she says. Aer all, when you mix cheerful, energetic, and fun- loving members with a good dose of water, it's hard not to have a good time. "ere's never a dull moment when aquatics classes are in session," Lynn says. While some members enjoy swimming laps in the 83-degree waters of Helene Madison Pool, others prefer the physical and social benefits of aquatic fitness classes. "One of the things aquatics classes at the WAC bring is a sense of fun and socializing," member Ed Ventura says. "It's not just a workout." Ed has enjoyed pool fitness classes since joining the WAC four years ago. What started as a low-impact exercise option quickly proved to have other benefits. "I used to have medications I needed to take," Ed says. "But since I started aquatics, I don't need them." He usually attends three classes a week, oen hanging out for a few minutes aerward for some socializing and in-water fun. Another pool regular is Nancy Pearson. "Her leadership during classes is contagious," Lynn says. A champion curler in her 20s, Nancy took up swimming regularly later in life. "I wasn't really a swimmer, and I was Living Fit More than a lap around the pool Continued on page 19 When you attend aquatics classes and see Ed Ventura (left) and Nancy Pearson, give them a shout and say you read about them in WAC Magazine!