YWCA has new aqua fitness classes

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The YWCA welcomes two new aqua fitness classes to the Van Wert community.  Aqua Zumba and Aqua Boxing will now be available at the YWCA.

Known as the Zumba® “pool party,” the Aqua Zumba program gives new meaning to the idea of an invigorating workout. Splashing, stretching, twisting, even shouting, laughing, hooting and hollering are often heard during an Aqua Zumba class. Integrating the Zumba formula and philosophy with traditional aqua fitness disciplines, the Aqua Zumba class blends it all together into a safe, challenging, water-based workout that’s cardio-conditioning, body-toning, and most of all, exhilarating beyond belief.  Holly Vaughn will teach aqua Zumba Wednesdays at 6:15-7 p.m., starting May 9.

Holly Vaughn, a YWCA fitness instructor, is a certified Zumba instructor with a dynamic education.  Vaughn has been certified in Zumba Basic Level 1 and 2, Zumba Gold, a senior focused program, Zumbatomic, a kids program, and most recently Aqua Zumba.

She has also put in strong efforts to expand her Zumba repertoire by attending Zumba JAM sessions or choreography trainings regularly.

Aqua Boxing is a high energy, vigorous workout for those looking for a new, up-tempo way to get fit and healthy. By using all of the traditional boxing moves in the water, you’ll stretch, exercise, and reinvigorate muscle groups out of their winter lull. This specialty course is designed for all levels of fitness and involves powerful boxing and kicking movements in water. You will experience strong purposeful movements building your confidence, strength and exuding positive energy. Angie Hatfield will teach aqua Boxing Monday nights at 6:15-7 p.m., starting April 2.

Angie Hatfield has been teaching a variety of fitness classes for over 13 years. Hatfield is certified to teach Zumba, Zumba Gold, PiYo, Kick Boxing, Spin and many others. Hatfield is also a certified personal trainer. One does not need to be a YWCA member to participate in any YWCA class offerings.

The YWCA is a United Way and Van Wert County Foundation funded agency. For more information contact Program Director Danni Chiles at 419.238.6639.