Jun 20, 2014 2 min read

After successful sessions on land earlier this year, the Greene County Department of Recreation is taking its Zumba classes to water.

Beginning later this summer, sessions of “Aqua Zumba” will be offered at Carmichaels Pool in Carmichaels and Alpha Aquatic Center in Waynesburg.

At Carmichaels Pool, “Aqua Zumba” will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. every Monday and Wednesday from June 30 through July 23. The course will then be offered at Alpha Aquatic Center from 7:15 to 8:15 p.m. every Monday and Wednesday from July 28 through Aug. 27. The Aug. 4 and 6 classes will not meet due to the Greene County Fair.

Individual classes for either session can be attended at a cost of $8 per class. Anyone wishing to attend all four weeks of either session, however, can pre-register at a discounted rate of $5 per class, for a total of $40. The pre-registration deadlines are Friday, June 27, and Friday, July 25.

Instructor Melissa Frameli will lead the classes. Attendees should bring a modest swimsuit, water and towels, as well as swim caps, nose and ear plugs and goggles as needed. A lifeguard will be on duty during each class.

The fitness program Zumba combines hip-hop music with dynamic, yet simple exercise moves. Benefits of Zumba include efficient calorie-burning, muscle toning and cardiovascular improvement.

For more information about “Aqua Zumba,” or to pre-register, call the Department of Recreation at 724-852-5323, or visit www.co.greene.pa.us.