Some of the popular workout programs available are:

Swimming Workouts

Swimming Workouts consist of swimming laps to achieve a specified outcome.  Workouts can be designed to increase speed, endurance, and strength for a specific stroke.  Swimming laps is a total body workout and can be used during the off-season or in conjunction with a sports specific workout.

Cardio Workouts

 

Aquatic Jogging Workouts

Aquatic Jogging Workouts use the water resistance for increasing strength and decreasing the effects of gravity on joints.  Once a person can   In many cases water jogging can be used as a rehabilitation method for sports related injuries.

Aquatic Strengthening and Toning Workouts

 

Synchronized Swimming
Synchronized Swimming is an Olympic sport that combines endurance, choreography and swimming. The idea behind synchronized swimming is for the swimmer to look effortless and graceful while performing challenging routines, in a synchronized style with other swimmers.  It is combination of swimming, diving, gymnastics, and dance.

It is always a plus if you are a good swimmer, but many synchronized swimmers start out slowly and work their way up to being very good swimmers.  All you need is a love of the water, love of music and a healthy team spirit.

 

Special Population Programs Available

There are many programs available for rehabilitation from injuries and other medical conditions.  The following programs are specific to individual needs.

Arthritis
Millions of people suffer from Arthritis in varies joints with varies levels of pain.  The following links will take you to information on available programs from different organizations.

WaterART Fitness Arthritis Programs

Facilities that provide Aquatic Fitness Programs:

Bozeman Swim Center and Recreation Department

The Bozeman Swim Center and Recreation Department is located in Bozeman, MT.  The facility includes a 50 meter pool, hot tub, universal weight machine, stationary bikes, stair climber, and rowing machine.  The Swim Center provides Lap Swim Hours, Water Aerobics Classes, Youth and Adult Swim Lessons, Open Boating Hours, and Recreation Swim Hours.  For more information please visit.

Some of the groups and organizations available around the US are:

United States Master Swimmers

United States Masters Swimming (USMS) is a national organization that provides organized workouts, competitions, clinics and workshops for adults aged 18 and over. Programs are open to all adult swimmers (fitness, triathlete, competitive, non-competitive) who are dedicated to improving their fitness through swimming.  More information on this organization and location of clubs can be found at http://www.usms.org

 

Bozeman StingRays
The Bozeman StingRays are a competitive and recreational synchronized swimming club.  Many of our swimmers compete nationally.  We meet at the Swim Center between two and four times a week, for an hour to an hour and a half each time, right after school, starting at 4:15 p.m. The first half of the practice sessions begin with a workout lap swim and the other half of our practice sessions focus on individual figures or routines. The routines are choreographed to music and all the figures that are learned during the year are incorporated into it.   Swimmers can swim in teams, trios, duets or solos.  The swimmers are divided into three main groups according to their abilities: novice, intermediate and age group. There is at least one coach for each group. 

Our season begins in September and finishes up in April or May.  We know it is a long season, but synchronized swimming takes a lot of practice.   But most of all, synchronized swimming is extremely rewarding and lots of fun.  “Synchro” is not only a fun sport, but it also increases a person’s lung capacity and flexibility.  What a great way to stay healthy!

For more information email mcorriel@imt.net