Older residents participate Wednesday, March 16, 2022, in a water aerobics class offered by the Aquamotion Ability Foundation at Shamel Park’s pool in Riverside. (Photo by Watchara Phomicinda, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)
Young and old alike continue to enjoy the “aquamotion” water aerobics classes offered across Riverside.
Sherri Lazzarine participates Wednesday, March 16, 2022, in a water aerobics exercise class from the Aquamotion Ability Foundation at Shamel Park in Riverside. (Photo by Watchara Phomicinda, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)
Students participate Wednesday, March 16, 2022, in a water aerobics exercise session at Shamel Park in Riverside. (Photo by Watchara Phomicinda, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)
Tina Hurley-Sydow flashes a heart-in-hand gesture at water aerobics instructor Linda Hicks during an “aquamotion” class at Shamel Park’s pool in Riverside on Wednesday, March 16, 2022. (Photo by Watchara Phomicinda, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)
Linda Hicks, right, demonstrates a move Wednesday, March 16, 2022, as she teaches an “aquamotion” water aerobics class at Shamel Park’s pool in Riverside. (Photo by Watchara Phomicinda, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)
Eileen Bush floats Wednesday, March 16, 2022, during an “aquamotion” water aerobics class at Shamel Park in Riverside. (Photo by Watchara Phomicinda, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)
Older residents participate Wednesday, March 16, 2022, in a water aerobics class offered by the Aquamotion Ability Foundation at Shamel Park’s pool in Riverside. (Photo by Watchara Phomicinda, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)
The nonprofit Aquamotion Ability Foundation stages the sessions — which are popular among older residents — at four venues across the city, including the pool at Riverside’s Shamel Park.
The program allows “even the most seriously disabled people to move and enjoy exercise without the danger of injury because of falls,” a news release states.
Participants also enjoy sunshine and the friendship of others, the release states. Students, who range in age from 24 to 94, do exercise that includes cardio workouts and gentle water walking.
