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Classes offered at the Urbandale Pool

Please register for all classes and/or swimming lessons by: Online at urbandale.org or Call (515) 278-3959 or (515) 278-3963 to register over the phone with VISA/MasterCard/or Discover Card. Drop off a completed registration form with payment at the Urbandale Pool or the Urbandale Parks and Recreation office. Note: for any changes in lessons or programs, there will be a $5.00 administration fee.
  
Water Exercise
You do not need to know how to swim to participate. This class is aimed at improving tone, strength and mobility. The main advantage of exercising in the water is that it offers resistance in all directions, compared to land exercises where you work only against gravity. 
 
Shallow Water Aerobics - NEW!
 (You do not need to know how to swim; it is in shallow water!)
This class is aimed at improving tone, strength, flexibility, balance, and mobility, while working a cardio-respiratory level, focusing on improved target heart rates. The advantage of exercising in the water is that it offers resistance in all directions, compared to land exercises where you work only against gravity. Its benefits include; burning approximately 400 calories per hour, increased aerobic endurance, greater flexibility and increased muscle tone.
 
Deep Water Toning
Highest calorie burning water fitness class!
This unique form of exercise takes place in the deep water. Deep water toning exercises give you the full effects of the water resistance without the support of your body's weight.
 
 
Stretch Band and Stairs Shallow Water Aerobics - NEW!
NEW EARLY MORNING!
(You do not need to know how to swim; it is in the shallow water!)
Water aerobics will be enhanced by using stretch bands and stairs throughout the routine. Approximately 480 calories burned! Strength building will increase significantly.
 
Combination Shallow and Deep Water Aerobics
The benefits of these classes are: burning approximately 480 calories per hour, great for all fitness levels, builds strength and flexibility, excellent cardio-respiratory exercise.
 
Shallow Water Jog - NEW!
(You do not need to know how to swim; it is in the shallow water!)
This class provides you with an excellent workout that provides you with more strength and resistance building without the impact and increased injuries on your body. This class is designed to provide you with an excellent cardio-respiratory, great weight loss-fat burning, strength and endurance building workout and a fun way to exercise. 
 
Lifeguarding All-in-One Class – First Aid, Universal Precautions and CPR
This American Red Cross course covers Adult, Infant, Child CPR, AED, First Aid and Universal Precautions. This class is designed to meet the needs of childcare provider's state licensing regulations for CPR, First Aid and Universal Precautions and others within the community.
 
Basic Water Rescue
This is the last level taught of swimming lessons before the lifeguard course.  This American Red Cross course is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies.
 
First Aid
This course is an American Red Cross class designed for community and childcare workers. This course is designed to meet the needs of childcare provider's state licensing regulations for first aid and universal precautions and others within the community. It does not meet the needs of lifeguard certifications. Certifications are valid for 3 years.
 
CPR Class
This American Red Cross class includes Adult, Infant, Child CPR and AED. This class is designed to meet the needs of childcare provider’s state licensing regulations for CPR and others within the community. It does not meet the needs of lifeguard certifications. Certifications are valid for one year.
 
Lifeguarding Class (Ages 15 and up)
This course is an American Red Cross course that is designed to teach participants the knowledge and skills needed to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies.  the course content and activities prepare participants to recognize and respond and effectively to emergencies and prevent drownings and injuries. Additionally, participants MUST attend every class in its entirety and successfully pass all necessary written and practical tests in order to receive certification in Lifeguard Training, First Aid and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer.  Certifications received will be lifeguarding/First Aid which is valid for three years and CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer which is valid for one year.

 

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