Warrior UH20

What is Warrior UH20?

• Therapeutic aquatic group exercise program focused on recovery fitness
• Geared towards Veterans and active-duty military
• Class is held in the Warm Water Pool on Wednesdays from 11:30 am-12:15 pm
• Maintained at an average of 88 degrees
• 3.5'-5' in depth
• Easy entry steps
• Chair lift, if needed
• Our highly trained staff are certified in Aquatic Fitness and/or Aquatic Rehabilitation and Land Fitness. Rehabilitation specialists are AEA (Aquatic Exercise Association) and ATRI (Aquatic Therapy & Rehab Institute) Certified.

Warrior UH20 Medical Clearance Form  

THIS IS A FREE PROGRAM FOR ACTIVE-DUTY MILITARY & VETERANS. If you are interested in participating, please contact Ann Marie Peterson at annmarie@wmaymca.org to get started!

Interested in a YMCA membership? We believe in honoring our Active-Duty Military and Veterans all year long. As just a small part of giving back, all Active-Duty Military and Veterans can receive a 20% discount off membership!

All exercises are adapted to the fitness needs and abilities of participants and may include:

• Shallow water walking/running
• Core strength
• Balance
• Upper & lower extremity strength training
• Agility
• Plyometrics
• Mindfulness and relaxation

Benefits of Water Exercise:

• Relieve pain
• Increase range of motion
• Increase flexibility
• Improve cardiovascular capacity
• Improve circulation

Warrior UH20 may help improve health-related goals including:

• Improved fitness/physical conditioning
• Pain management
• Improved function/ability to do more
• Become more active
• Improve quality of life

Warrior UH20 may be beneficial to Warriors with:

• Chronic pain management
• Musculoskeletal injuries (such as fractures, spinal cord injury, amputations)
• TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury)
• PTS (Post Traumatic Stress)