1. Phone: 952-681-6134
Bloomington Community
Education Campus
7525 West 88th Street
Bloomington, Minnesota 55431
Bloomington Richfield Community Education
Bloomington Richfield Community education offers
American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim lessons levels
1-6; Parent Child, Preschool and Adult lessons;
Open and Lap Swim; Private Pool Rental for
birthday parties or scout groups; private and semi
private lessons.
www.bloomingtonrichfieldcommunityeducation.com
952-681-6134
Dive on in!
Class descriptions
What to bring
Terminology
Group fitness
etiquette
And more!
Get Fit with
Group Water
Fitness
Bloomington Richfield Community Education

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W
elcome to Bloomington
Richfield Community
Education Aquatics Program!
This booklet is designed as
an introduction and provides answers to our
water fitness program.
Who is water fitness for? Water fitness is a
versatile activity for the young and old, fit and
non-fit, and swimmers and comfortable non-
swimmers alike.
Unlike other exercise, the water provides
support and offers resistance for those for
wish to create more intensity.
Our friendly and experienced staff includes
trained lifeguards with CPR and first aide will
be on site.
Always consult your doctor before starting
new fitness programs.
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Water Fitness Locations and Facilities
We offer our programming at several locations:
Richfield Middle School Pool
7461 Oliver Avenue South-
Richfield
Near Best Buy + 494
Olson Middle School Pool
4551West 102nd Street-
Bloomington
Between France and Normandale Avenue
ValleyView Middle School Pool
8900 Portland Avenue South-Bloomington
O
ur facilities are handicapped accessible
and offer men and women’s changing
rooms with lockers, bathrooms, group
showers and private showers with
soap. Pools have hydraulic chair lifts that can
accommodate upwards to 350
pounds.

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Class Payment
Please bring correct change, checkbook
or credit card to pay the lifeguard on
the pool deck.
Drop in pay is welcome
$3 for 1/2 hour class, $6 for 1 hour class
or
Prorated Punch Cards, prices as of September06
Half Hour Cards
Red Fish:12 half hour classes for $29
Blue Fish: 18 half hour classes for $42
Hour Cards
Red Fish: 12-1 hour classes for $59
Blue Fish: 18-1 hour classes for $85
Unlimited
Gold Fish: pay for the whole year, as many classes as
you would like to attend! $450
Punch cards expire quarterly, please note dates!
Prices are subject to change!
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Table of Contents
Class Descriptions Page 4
What to Bring Page 5
BasicTerminology Page 6
Benefits and Fun Facts Page 7
Group Fitness Etiquette Page 8 + 9
Target Heart Rate Page 10
Showering Essentials Page 11
Punch Card Information Page 12
Locations Page 13
Additional Services and Contact Page 14

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Water Fitness Class Descriptions
Our Classes
WaterWalking is a 30-minute class in the shallow
end that includes stretching, and working our way
up to an aerobic level of walking. Throughout the
class, you will use several kinds of steps, including
marching, walking forwards and backwards, using big
and small steps and occasionally equipment.
DeepWater Running is a no impact, 30-minute
deep end class that utilizes your stomach and core
muscles for balance. Participants
wear an Aqua Jogger Belt to help
float and maintain near perfect
posture. Deep water running
includes a cardio level of work and
muscle toning.
Water Fitness is a 60-minute class in the shallow
end designed with a warm up, 25-30 minutes of
cardiovascular exercise, muscle toning and cool
down. This class includes leaping, jumping and
kicking to help tone and strengthen muscles,
develop cardiovascular endurance as well as
increase flexibility all while being gentle on the
joints.
Using the shower before entering the pool is a
state law in the state of Minnesota.
It helps keep the pool water pure and clean
when you wash off your deodorant, perfume,
hairspray and lotions.
Showering your skin and bathing
suit is the shower water
saturates your skin and fabric,
creating a layer so the chlorine
cannot get into your skin and
suit, so your bathing suit will get
much more wear.
Showering Tips
 Always let a few showers run a few moments to
warm up the water. It has a long way to travel!
 Get as wet as possible!
 Wear shower sandals.
 Always shower after using the bathroom.
Showering Essentials
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5. During the longer classes, oftentimes you may be asked to
check your pulse for your heart rate to see if you heart is
working in your cardiovascular zone. This is a basic
method of finding your target heart range-the goal is to be
between 80-100%
Your heart rate will be lower because of the water’s cooling
effect. If you are on any medications that work with your
heart, this chart will not work for you.
Alternate method to find your maximum heart rate is 20
bpm above your resting number.
Fairly Light Very Very Hard
Age 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
20 8*-83 10-103 12-123 14-143 16-179 18-183
30 8*-78 10-97 12-116 13-135 15-154 17-173
40 7*-73 9*-91 11-109 13-127 14-145 16-163
50 7*-68 8*-85 10-102 12-119 14-136 15-153
60 6*-63 8*-79 9*-95 11-111 13-127 14-143
70 6*-58 7*-73 9*-88 10-103 12-118 13-133
80 5*-53 7*-67 8*-81 9*-95 10-109 11-123
Finding Your Target Heart Rate
*Based on 6 Second Count
*Cardiovascular benefits have not been conclusively estimated with
training rates under 100 bpm. Based on: [(220-age) x %] - 17 bpm Page 5
What to Bring
Chose your class and pack up your bag! Always
allow 5-10 minutes before the start of your class to
change, go to the bathroom, shower and get your
card punched prior to class/pay the lifeguard.
 Flip Flops
 Pool Shoes to support feet
 Modest Bathing Suit
 Towels
 Bathrobe or sweat suit
 Sports Bra, if extra support is needed
 Money or Punch card
 Water Bottle, to keep hydrated
 Lock or swim bag
 Medications (nitro or inhalers)
 Webbed Gloves (optional)

6. Terminology
These are some of the basic words and moves you may
hear throughout your water fitness class.
Charleston Kicks-Bend knees and alternate heel kicks
to bottom.
Jumping Jacks-Bring legs out to shoulder width, and
legs together
Rocking Horse-Keep one leg front with a bent knee,
one long leg in back, then rock from foot to foot.
Stride Swing-Legs alternate forward and backward
like on a Nordic Track, arms move opposite legs.
Frog Jumps-Keep thighs high and wide, push both
hands down to middle for both feet.
Quad Jumps-Keep thighs together and heels kick
together to bottom, knees point at floor.
Pendulum Swing-Legs will swing side to side at the
same time, like a grandfather clock.
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Class Etiquette
 Bring appropriate gear to class-water
bottle, modest bathing suit, sports bra, aqua
shoes and towel.
 Please shower head to toe in the locker room
before entering the pool deck. It is a state law.
 Do not use any perfumes, deodorant or
hairspray before entering the pool. Shower this
off because it compromises the integrity of the
pool water and air quality for breathing.
 Follow the leader. Adapting an exercise is okay,
but it detracts from the class when you “do your
own thing.” During scheduled classes,
independent work outs are a distraction and are
not permitted.
 Tell the instructor if you will be leaving
class early. If you come late, please slip
in quietly. Do not be disruptive.

7. Class Etiquette
 Be on time to class. It is important to
always warm up, cool down and stretch,
and disrupting to arrive late.
 Be sure to come 5 minutes early if you are new
to the class to ask for any tips about the class.
 Keep conversations to a quiet minimum. Cell
phones are limited to emergencies only.
 Wait for the previous class to end and exit
before you enter the pool OR 5 minutes prior
to the start time.
 Treat guest instructors with courtesy and
enthusiasm.
 Lockers are provided for day use only. Bring
your own lock to secure personal items.
 Put items back to where you got
them.
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Benefits of Water Fitness
Over time, participating regularly in a water fitness class
will benefit and improve your overall physical fitness.
 Develops balance
Improves posture
 Creates a strong back
 Increases flexibility
 Easier on joints
 Improves circulation
 Maintains or improves bone density
 Adds resistance to challenge muscles
 Have fun and meet new friends
 Relieve Stress
 Elevates mood
 Helps promote restful sleep
Reminders for All Classes
 Always keep good posture-ears over shoulders,
shoulders over hips.
 When in the shallow end, always get your heel
down to the floor.
While working in the shallow end, try to remain in
chest-deep water.
 A body immersed to the neck bears 10% of
body weight
 A body immersed to the chest bears 25-35% of
body weight
 A body immersed to the waist bears 50% of body
weight