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ATHLETIC PROGRAMS 206.622.7900, ext. 4074 • Classes 206.839.4781 • Aquatics 206.464.3086 • www.wac.net/athletics AQUATICS Beginning Adult Swimming 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. Monday: 1:30–2:30 pm; April 30–May 28 $60 five-week session 6th Floor Pool; Ages 18+ Registration: 206.464.3086 Advanced Adult Swimming For adults who can swim laps and have a basic knowledge of all four primary strokes. In class, you will refine stroke technique, breath control, starts and turns, and endurance work. This class is a great precursor to joining the WAC Masters Swim Refine your technique and improve results in competition in Advanced Adult Swimming class. sightseeing. We'll also cover flexing and stretching techniques that can be used on planes or in hotel rooms. This program is perfect for members planning a long vaca- tion but concerned about being fit enough to see it all. $325 (includes a pedometer) Functional Movement Screen (FMS) Identify hidden weak links that may be causing your repetitive injury or inhibit- ing your mobility, stability or flexibility. Whether it's for the competitive athlete, weekend warrior or the actively aging, an FMS, developed by noted physical thera- pist and strength coach Gray Cook, will uncover poor biomechanics in order to determine your unique road map to greater movement, coordination and stability. Screening starts at $60 Group Training Ready to get results and have a blast all in the same hour? Group training is an affordable and dynamic way to develop personal motivation and camaraderie. Duet, trio and quadruple session rates available 46 | Washington Athletic Club Magazine | APRIL 2012 PILATES Pilates Apparatus Pilates is the ideal core workout. Duet instruction available to those with at least 10 prior private sessions and instructor approval. Members only. Private: $65/50-minute session, $200/intro four-session package (new clients only), $295/ five-session pkg, $540/10-session package Duet: $50 per person/session, $200 per person/five-session package, $400 per person/10-session package 4th Floor Studio A Contact: 206.839.4780 Pilates Tower Experience the power of the Tower! The Pilates Tower Wall Unit apparatus is a great way to take your mat experience to the next level. $92/month, four weekly classes $115/month, five weekly classes $25/drop-in Two-person minimum/four-person max 8th Floor FTR-B Contact: Wellness Center at 206.839.4780 Team, lap swimming or triathlon training. Wednesdays: 1:30–2:30 pm; May 2–30 $60 five-week session 6th Floor Pool; Ages 18+ Registration: 206.464.3086 Water Aerobics Water aerobics is a proven low-impact, fat-burning workout. The water creates resistance, which increases strength and heart rate. The buoyancy reduces impact and stress to joints. It's an invigorating and refreshing form of exercise and a thorough and challenging workout. Tuesday/Thursday: 6:45–7:45 am $10 (free with Fitness Advantage) 6th Floor Pool Joints in Motion Ease joint and muscle pain. This class takes participants through gentle range-of- motion, joint-mobility and flexibility exer- cises. It is appropriate for those suffering from arthritis or muscle pain and stiffness or those recovering from an injury. Monday/Wednesday/Friday: 10:30–11 am $4 (free with Fitness Advantage); 6th Floor Pool Age Group Swim Team Build endurance, refine technique, compete and make friends. WAC head swim coach Jennifer Mesler utilizes the latest techniques and technology in and out of the water to take your swimming to the next level. For ages 4 and up. JONATHAN SCHMIDT