Water Exercise Classes
Did you know that a 30-minute walk in the water is equivalent to a two-hour walk on land? Water resistance offers an excellent opportunity for muscle toning and body sculpting. Water also cools the body during exercise, which reduces stress on the heart and reduces the risk of injury by lessening the impact on weight-bearing joints, muscles, and bones.
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Water Exercise
Aquatics at the Y
Our aquatics team works diligently to provide a safe, clean and comfortable swimming experience for all of our patrons.
We require everyone to shower before entering the pool and wear appropriate swim wear. See Aquatics Policies >
North Pool - Wausau
North Pool 80-82˚
64 Lengths = 1 Mile
32 Laps = 1 Mile
Whirl Pool 102.9˚
North Pool Lap Swim
The North Pool is not for open/family swim.
Lap Swim is open to those who can proficiently swim the length of the pool.
Swimmers aged 17 and under must be able to swim 25 yards without a flotation device and must be cleared by the lifeguard on duty.
No Breath Holding, No Hyperventilation or Extended Underwater Swimming is Allowed.
Lap swimmers are expected to share lanes if lanes are full. Learn about lap sharing >
North Pool Schedule
South Pool - Wausau
South Pool 83-84˚
Open/Family Swim
Friday 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Saturday 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Sunday 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Open Swim Age Requirements & Rules:
Ages 0-5: Guardian must be in the pool within arms reach of child.
Ages 6-8: Guardian must be in pool and actively supervising.
Ages 9-11: Guardian must be in pool area. If child cannot pass swim test, guardian must be in pool and actively supervising.
Ages 12+: Child can be alone in pool and pool area if they can pass the pool test. If child cannot pass swim test, guardian must be in pool and actively supervising.
All life jackets must be Coast Guard approved.
No breath holding or extended underwater swimming is allowed.
South Pool Schedule
South Pool Directions:
- Check in at the front desk and head right.
- Take a left through the lobby.
- Continue past the large staircase.
- Walk by the Toddler Play Area.
- Pass the Gymnastics area.
- At the end of the hallway, turn right.
- Head downstairs.
- Pool access is through the Locker Rooms.
Universal/Family, Boys, or Girls Locker Rooms are available.
Aspirus Pool - Weston
Aspirus Pool 80-82˚
72 Lengths = 1 Mile
36 Laps = 1 Mile
Whirl Pool 103.5˚
Aspirus Lap Swim
Lap Swim is open to all swimmers who can proficiently swim the length of the pool.
Lap swimmers are expected to share lanes if lanes are full. Learn about lap sharing >
Open/Family Swim
Saturday 11:30 am - 2:00 pm
Sunday 12:00 - 1:45 pm
Open Swim Age Requirements & Rules:
Ages 0-5: Guardian must be in the pool within arms reach of child.
Ages 6-8: Guardian must be in pool and actively supervising.
Ages 9-11: Guardian must be in pool area. If child cannot pass swim test, guardian must be in pool and actively supervising.
Ages 12+: Child can be alone in pool and pool area if they can pass the pool test. If child cannot pass swim test, guardian must be in pool and actively supervising.
All life jackets must be Coast Guard approved.
No breath holding or extended underwater swimming is allowed.
Aspirus Pool Schedule