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Water-based workouts in Helene Madison Pool are also a popular low-impact option for older WAC members looking to cap- italize on the benefits of exercise without straining their joints. "Pool workouts are great for members with physical ailments or anyone rehabilitating injuries," WAC Aquatics Manager Lynn Barnhart says. Pool fitness classes range from high-in- tensity Aqua Boot Camp to lower-inten- sity Aquatic Cardio and Strength classes. "Members in their 60s and 70s really enjoy pool classes," Lynn says. "Partly for the workout, and partly for the other members they meet." Whether you're a seasoned swimmer or new to the pool, individualized swim AQUATICS lessons are another great place to start. "Working with a swim instructor allows for personalized instruction based on injury history, age, skill, and more," Lynn says. "Most swimmers start to see imme- diate improvement in their technique and stamina." Plan ahead! ere is almost always a few months' waitlist for private swim lessons. Member Nelson Vitous took up swim- ming in his 70s and started lessons four years ago. "e WAC has great teachers," he says. "I wanted some type of exercise that would be easy on my body. And I wanted to learn how to swim properly, effectively, and efficiently." 40 WAC Magazine | wac.net Water-based workouts in Helene Madison Pool are also a popular low-impact option for older WAC members looking to cap- italize on the benefits of exercise without straining their joints. "Pool workouts are great for members with physical ailments or anyone rehabilitating injuries," WAC Aquatics Manager Lynn Barnhart says. Pool fitness classes range from high-in- tensity Aqua Boot Camp to lower-inten- sity Aquatic Cardio and Strength classes. "Members in their 60s and 70s really enjoy pool classes," Lynn says. "Partly for the workout, and partly for the other members they meet." Whether you're a seasoned swimmer or new to the pool, individualized swim AQUATICS lessons are another great place to start. "Working with a swim instructor allows for personalized instruction based on injury history, age, skill, and more," Lynn says. "Most swimmers start to see imme- diate improvement in their technique and stamina." Plan ahead! ere is almost always a few months' waitlist for private swim lessons. Member Nelson Vitous took up swim- ming in his 70s and started lessons four years ago. "e WAC has great teachers," he says. "I wanted some type of exercise that would be easy on my body. And I wanted to learn how to swim properly, effectively, and efficiently." 40 WAC Magazine | wac.net