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Optimal Fitness Aquatic Programs

Classes and Individual Sessions for All

Good Shepherd offers Optimal Fitness aquatic programs in our warm-water (92-94 degree) therapy pool at Hyland Center for Health & Technology in South Allentown.

With monthly programs, classes and individual sessions, there are a number of options for people of all ages and abilities.

Participation in any of the aquatic programs and classes at Good Shepherd requires a doctor’s written prescription.

Locations

Optimal Fitness warm-water pool is located on the Lower Level (ground floor) of Hyland Center in South Allentown.

Good Shepherd Rehabilitation – Hyland Center (South Allentown)

Allentown, Pennsylvania

Optimal Fitness at Good Shepherd

Allentown, Pennsylvania

Monthly Memberships

Water Walking Program

  • Supervised walking/exercise program designed to improve and maintain strength and mobility
  • Participants must be independent with exercise in the water or independent with the assistance of an aide
  • Available Monday through Friday
  • COST: $45/month

Combo Membership

  • This membership provides opportunity to participate in the Water Walking Program
    and Optimal Fitness gym
  • Participants must meet the requirements for Water Walking
  • COST: $60/month

Classes

Aqua Yoga/Pilates

  • 8-week program integrating yoga and pilates movements to increase relaxation, release stress, tone muscles and strengthen the body core
  • Tuesday (5-5:45 p.m.)
  • COST: $60

Individual Sessions

Sessions are held for 30 or 60 minutes and are scheduled with an experienced therapist.

Aqua Stretch

  • Work on stretching and movement techniques using manual pressure. Reduce tightness and pain while improving flexibility, relaxation and overall function.
  • COST: 30-minute session: $25; 60-minute session: $40

Learn to Swim

  • Under the guidance of a therapist, clients develop or improve swimming skills, techniques and safety in the water.
  • COST: 30-minute session: $25; 60-minute session: $40

Aquatics 1:1

  • Learn exercise techniques for increasing strength, endurance, range of motion and balance in the water
  • COST: 30-minute session: $25; 60-minute session: $40

Additional Information

Class sizes are limited. Registration is required to participate. Classes are subject to change. Additional classes may be featured.

A day pass ($10) is available for classes and Water Walking Program if all necessary paperwork is completed.

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Become A Member

To become an Optimal Fitness aquatic member, see us on the Lower Level of Hyland Center (850 S. 5th St., Allentown), call 610-778-1006 or fill out the form below: