Health & Fitness

Palm Desert Aquatic Center Says It’s Easy To Keep Fit All Year Long

SilverSneakers and Silver & Fit, are free fitness programs for seniors, ages 65 or better, that come with qualifying health plans.

From Palm Desert Aquatic Center: Summer may be over, but there is still plenty to do at Palm Desert Aquatic Center (PDAC). From poolside pedaling to yoga and deep-water boot camp, exercise classes are in full-swing at the pool. With 81 degrees, perfectly heated pools, there is no reason for your summer exercise routine to suffer during the fall and winter months. Offering swim lessons for all ages, SilverSneakers programs, and US Masters Swimming, there are activities available for all ages and skill levels.

Fall swim lessons are in full-swing at PDAC. The next session of swim lessons begins October 23rd and will be the last session until late February, so sign-up now! You can sign-up until October 20th either online at pdpool.com/swim-lessons or in person at PDAC.

SilverSneakers and Silver & Fit, are free fitness programs for seniors, ages 65 or better, that come with qualifying health plans. They give seniors unlimited access to thousands of fitness locations across the country and Family YMCA of the Desert and PDAC are proud to offer SilverSneakers and Silver & Fit classes.

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Poolside pedaling is back! Stationary bicycles on the pool deck provide a great cardiovascular workout with a view. Classes are offered on Monday and Wednesday evenings at 6:15 p.m. beginning October 16th. The 45-minute class will have you pedaling through hill climbs, sprints, and other challenging drills.

Other fitness classes include restorative yoga, chair yoga, shallow and deep-water boot camps, an arthritis and injury water class, and more. For a complete schedule of all available classes, visitpdpool.com/exercise.

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US Masters Swimming (USMS) is a national membership-operated nonprofit organization that provides membership benefits to nearly 60,000 Masters swimmers across the country. There are more than 1,500 Masters Swimming clubs and workout groups across the country, including PDAC. A Masters Coach writes workouts and provides feedback and instruction for the Masters classes, which are offered Monday-Saturday at 11:00 a.m.

For your next party or event, consider PDAC. With private room and cabana rentals available, PDAC is a fun and affordable option for everything from children’s birthday parties to corporate team building events. You can rent out a cabana, a private room, or even the whole facility to suit your needs.

For additional and complete schedules of lap swimming, fitness classes, and swim lessons, visit www.pdpool.com or call (760) 565-7467. The Palm Desert Aquatic Center is located at 73751 Magnesia Falls Drive in Palm Desert, behind Civic Center Park. Outside food is not allowed into the facility, but a snack bar is available.

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