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Aqua aerobics offered at Shawnee State University (Shawnee State University
940 Second Street
Portsmouth, Ohio 45662)
Gain the same benefits of any exercise program with water aerobics at Shawnee State University
Exercising in water is known to offer the same benefits as any exercise program but with less stress on muscles and joints. Shawnee State University is offering aqua aerobics fall semester with Instructor Lois Rase teaching the class.
Swimming skills are not required since the exercise is in shallow water. According to experts, a person can gain the same benefits as any other exercise program and it is safe. Aqua aerobics exercise is known to reduce the risk of muscle and joint injury also. Aquatic exercise not only enhances your cardiovascular fitness, but it can improve your muscular endurance and overall strength. Flotation devices will be used to place less stress on the joints when stretching and it allows greater range of motion. From 450 to 700 calories are burned in a one-hour water aerobics session.
Rase is a professional member of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. She is Red Cross Certified in water safety, swim instruction and life guard training. The class (SSPE 1129-01) will be Monday and Wednesday from noon to 12:50 p.m. in the Natatorium of the James L. Rhodes Athletic Center. The first day of the fall semester is Aug. 26. For more information, call the Office of the Registrar at (740) 351-3403 or register in person at the office in the University Center, second floor. (Released June 19, 2008).
