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APRIL / MAY 2015 | Washington Athletic Club Magazine | 55 IT'S TIME FOR A TUNE-UP! Proactive maintenance works for you, too. § Run better and feel better with Rolfing § Keep your body functioning at its best $115 per hour By appointment only; one full business day cancellation required. Rolfer Tom Robinson, a chronic stress specialist, can help you release mechanical malfunctions and improve your physical and mental performance. wellness@wac.net • 206.839.4780 experience to the next level. Instructor approval required $25/session, package discounts available Two-person minimum/four-person max 8th Floor FTR-B AQUATICS For more information or to sign up for any of the following classes, contact Aquatics Manager Kelly Parr at 206.464.3073 or kparr@wac.net. All sessions in the WAC pool. Age Group Swim Team Build endurance, refine technique, com- pete, and make friends. Learn the latest techniques and technology in and out of the water to take your swimming to the next level. For ages 4 and up. Monday–Thursday: 4:30–5:30 pm; $55/month, $45/month for each additional child. Annual USA Swimming Registration fee of $67. Online registration ongoing. Once you register your child, you will be charged monthly until the end of the season. C O M I N G T H I S S U M M E R Summer Swim Team A competitive introduction to open-water swimming. Participants will learn safety techniques, how to swim around buoys, and how to navigate distance and pace. Swimmers will also compete in two events. Ages 4–17; permission required. June 22–August 14; $100. Tuesdays: 4:30–5:30 pm; Helene Madison Pool Thursdays: 4:30–5:30 pm; Madison Park Meets: Martha Lake, July 4; Emerald City Open Swim, August 15 Potential Meets*: Seafair, Seward Park, July 18; Last Gasp, Angle Lake, September 17. *Must have 10 swimmers to participate Toddler Time Tuesday and Thursday mornings are all about the little ones at the WAC pool. Come play in the water Tuesdays during Preschool Swim, with music, toys, and our new "Tot Dock." Want something more structured? Sign up for Tiny Tots on Thursdays (see page 56). Tuesday: 10:30–11 am Thursday: Tiny Tots 10:30–11 am Beginning Adult Swim Lessons Adults with limited experience in the water will gain comfort and confidence in both shallow and deep water. You'll learn the front and back crawls and the basics of breaststroke and butterfly. Develop endurance for lap swimming, too. Mondays, May 4–June 1; 1:30–2:30 pm (No class Memorial Day) Advanced Adult Swim Lessons For adults who can swim laps and have a basic knowledge of all four primary strokes. In class, you will refine stroke tech- nique, breath control, starts and turns, and endurance work. is class is a great pre- cursor to joining the WAC Masters Swim Team, lap swimming, or triathlon training. Wednesdays, May 6–27: 2:30–3:30 pm Aqua Boot Camp A high-intensity, low-impact workout for athletes and non-athletes alike who want a tough workout without aggravating knees, hips and other injury-prone joints. Wednesday: 1:30–2:30 pm Friday: 10:45–11:45 am Deep Water Aerobics Using fitness disciplines, this class offers a safe and challenging water-based workout that includes cardio conditioning, body toning, and exhilaration in deep water. Monday : 11–11:45 am Cardio Express A 30-minute shallow-water workout designed to get you moving, with low impact to joints. is is great for cross- training or as an alternative to a rest day. Monday : 10:30–11 am Joints in Motion Ease joint and muscle pain. is class takes participants through gentle range- of-motion, joint-mobility and flexibility exercises. It is appropriate for those suffering from arthritis or muscle pain and stiffness or those recovering from an injury. Wednesday: 10:30–11 am; free with Fitness Advantage Masters Swim Team Join coach Eric Williamson for organized workouts to enhance endurance and improve stroke technique. Master swimmers are encouraged to attend practice regularly. ATHLETIC PROGRAMS Fitness Classes 206.839.4781 • Aquatics 206.464.3086 • wac.net/athletics