Our water exercise program offers several different types of classes that include:
- Aqua Aerobics
- Aqua Ai Chi
- Aqua Bootcamp
- Aqua Pilates "Aqualates"
- Aqua Zumba
- Aquatics for Arthritis (Fountain of Youth or Aqua-interval)
- Fit Float
- Hydrorider Underwater Cycling
- Water Walking
Water Exercise Classes are offered Monday through Friday at the Dennis Malone Aquatics Center (located at 325 Mix Street, Bristol, CT 06010).
Register for a full 8-week session or drop in!
Resident: $45 per session / Non-Residents: $50 per session
Drop in fee: $10 per class
About the Instructor(s):
Our water exercise instructors have an accumulated 20+ years of experience. Learn more about our instructors under the forms and files below.
- Julia: Aqua Ai-Chi, Aqua Pilates
- Shirley: Aqua Arthritis Fountain of Youth Arthritis Intervals
- Allie: Aqua Aerobics
- Divya: Aqua Boot Camp, Aqua Aerobics, Aqua Boot Camp, Fit Float, Hydro Rider
- Taneesha: Aqua Zumba
- Bryan: Aqua Aerobics
Additional Information as Needed:
- Our Water fitness classes focus on participants 18 years or older.
- Be sure to bring a swim suit, towel, water bottle, change of clothes.
- Please arrive 15 min early to prepare for the class and we can start promptly at the planned time.
- Water shoes are optional except for our Hydro-rider classes.
- Hydro-rider does require some adjustments to in water bike and water shoes are required (due to moving parts and foot straps)
- There is no refund unless more than 2 classes are cancelled (due to weather or conflicting events) and we would provide options at that point.
- Friday of the end of the week of our programmed classes there will also be a survey e-mailed. We would love to get your feedback so that we can see if your goals are being met or if there are any recommendations for improvement.
Program Benefits
- Socializing with peers with similar goals from diverse backgrounds in our adult and senior community while exercising within tolerance of our program participants.
- Help our program participants to reach their fitness goals with high quality exercise with a focus on class driven goals; including but not limited to joint mobility, endurance, balance and strengthening of major muscle groups. By offering specialized classes that focus on high intensity, middle intensity and low intensity classes we aim to address specific participant needs based on goals patrons are aiming to achieve.
- Affordable high level Water Fitness classes that is accessible to all Bristol Residents while promoting diversity, understanding and unity within our adult and senior community members.
Additional Forms and Files:
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AQUA AEROBICS
- This class features a mix of aerobic exercises performed in the water, including cardio, strength, and flexibility routines designed to increase heart rate. The pace and moves are tailored to accommodate the fitness levels of present participants, making each session dynamic and engaging
- Equipment Used: Aqua Dumbbells, Kickboards, and Pool Noodles
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02/02/2026 - 03/23/2026
09:30 AM - 10:15 AM
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06:15 PM - 07:00 PM
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02/04/2026 - 03/25/2026
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM
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02/05/2026 - 03/19/2026
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM
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06:15 PM - 07:00 PM
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Spring-Aqua aerobics- Mon AM
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04/06/2026 - 05/18/2026
09:30 AM - 10:15 AM
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10:45 AM - 11:30 AM
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10:45 AM - 11:30 AM
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AQUA AI CHI
- Balance, harmony & healing
- Ai Chi is a water movement and relaxation program that has been created to help individuals enjoy the water in a flowing yet powerful progression. It is an efficient exercise program that increases oxygen and caloric consumption simply with correct form and positioning in the water. Ai Chi is ideal for creating improved range of motion and energy flow, balance and mobility.
- AI CHI is a mind-body water exercise program. The flowing, circular, natural patterns of the movements are performed in chest deep warm water to enhance relaxation, balance, breath and body awareness.
- Classes are to be taught by Julia Meno, CTRS, CMT, ATRIC. Founder of Therapeutic Aquatics, Inc. She specializes in Aquatic Fitness Professional. She holds a B.S in Therapeutic Recreation from the University of Idaho.
- Learn more on her website: https://www.therapeutic-aquatics.com/
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AQUA BOOT CAMP
- A high-energy class that combines interval training with aquatic resistance for a challenging workout. Aqua Bootcamp combines circuits, drills, and a mix of cardio and strength training; designed to push limits using the water resistance, buoyancy, and a variety of equipment.
- Equipment Used: Aqua Dumbbells, Kickboards, and Pool Noodles
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AQUA PILATES "AQUALATES"
- This class is a combination of Pilates and yoga exercises that are translated into a pool
- setting using noodles, boards, and pool wall for assistance. These new Aqualates exercises
- are controlled movements that will challenge your stability, develop your breathing
- technique and improve core strength.
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AQUA ZUMBA
- A dance-based class set to upbeat music, blending traditional Zumba moves with the resistance of water. This class focuses on accessible, rhythmic movements that offer a full-body cardio workout while minimizing impact on joints. Set to high-energy Latin and international music this low-impact workout delivers a fun cardio experience.
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AQUATICS FOR ARTHRITIS
- We offer programs through the American Arthritis Foundation taught by our certified Arthritis Foundation Program Leader. An AEA program leader is an individual trained to lead community, aquatics-based group exercise classes designed specifically for individuals with arthritis, related rheumatic diseases and additional musculoskeletal conditions. The Arthritis Foundation Aquatics Program and the Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program are structured group exercise classes following specified guidelines most appropriate for those with such chronic health conditions. Currently, we are offering two courses:
- Arthritis - (Fountain of Youth) will focus on exercises approved by the Arthritis Foundation which include walking, gentle stretching, flexing, extension and range-of-motion. Exercises are done in shallow water and focus on activities of daily living, joint movement through its range of motion and holding it to feel gentle stretching through various muscle groups.
- Arthritis - (Aqua-Interval) will focus on the older adult population. The instructor leads participants through cardio movements such as walking, jogging, kicking, cross-country ski movements and jumping jacks. Low-impact exercises.
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FIT FLOAT
- A unique balance, strength, and core workout performed on floating inflatable boards in the pool. The instability of being on water creates a total body workout. Participation is limited to ensure personalized attention for a safe and supportive atmosphere.
- Equipment Used: Fit Float Boards (Glide Boards).
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HYDRORIDER UNDERWATER CYCLING
- An innovative cycling class using stationary bikes submerged in the pool. Participants are guided through various cycling routines to improve endurance, build muscle, and enhance cardiovascular health, all while reducing joint strain. Water shoes are required for safety and moving parts.
- Equipment Used: Hydro Rider Bike, Water Shoes, Aqua Dumbbells, Kickboards, and Pool Noodles.
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WATER WALKING
- This is a low-impact class takes place mostly in shallow water. Instructors lead the class through a light-intensity cardio workout that consists of walking around in the water while incorporating forward, backward, and side-to-side movements. Speed and direction of walking are varied to increase or decrease the workout. For deep water portions of the class, back floats are used to keep the body upright while traveling into deeper water.
- Equipment Used: Water Belts and Aqua Dumbbells.
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