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Seniors Stay ticipants the ability to complete many move-
ments, which in turn builds confidence and
strength. The program focuses on endurance,
resistance training, and creating an enjoyable
Physically Fit Thanks to Aquatic atmosphere with great music.

Although the class is mainly made up of seniors
age 55 and up, it’s open to participants age 21
Program at Jesse Owens Pool years and older. The health benefits of exercis-
ing in the water include building cardiovascular

By Catarah Coleman health, while being easy on the joints and pro-
viding many different movements that provide
The Jesse Owens Pool Senior Water Aerobics for a total body workout.
Program takes place in a quiet and serene in-
door pool that buffers out noisy everyday life. These free 60-minute classes at the pool – lo-
It’s the place where seniors gather daily for fel- cated at 9835 S. Western Ave., Los Angeles –
lowship and healthful exercise! are offered year-round and are very popular
among seniors. One senior in particular has
The class is held in shallow water, giving par- been an active participant in the program for