{"id":46465,"date":"2024-04-09T10:24:08","date_gmt":"2024-04-09T08:24:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/wynberg-seniors-have-a-splash-20240408\/"},"modified":"2025-03-19T22:22:05","modified_gmt":"2025-03-19T20:22:05","slug":"wynberg-seniors-have-a-splash-20240408","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/wynberg-seniors-have-a-splash-20240408\/","title":{"rendered":"Seniors splash with water well-being at Wynberg Swimming Pool"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Aqua-aerobics and learn-to-swim programmes at the City of Cape Town\u2019s Wynberg Swimming Pool are making waves among a group of 60 local seniors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The programme, which began in January this year, offers the group a refreshing and rejuvenating approach to fitness and aquatic activities. It caters to seniors who want to enhance their physical well-being and water skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Designed for the diverse needs of the group, the programme provides a blend of aqua aerobics exercises and swimming lessons, tailored to participants\u2019 abilities and preferences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAqua aerobics is ideal for older people as it offers a low-impact, yet highly effective workout, promoting cardiovascular health, muscle strength and flexibility,\u201d Mayco member for community services and health Patricia van der Ross imparted. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cProgrammes like these highlight just how multi-faceted our facilities are and that they offer far more than just a day at the pool to cool off.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div contenteditable=\"false\" data-embed24=\"Images\" data-pos=\"middle\" id=\"embed_816ae81f\">\n<div class=\"slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-smallsrc=\"https:\/\/cdn.24.co.za\/files\/Cms\/General\/d\/11703\/48dad990d724407c88ef42e535c09aee.jpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/ce032190ec3c472c89a903728adbd18c.jpeg\" title=\"Getting ready for their aqua-aerobics at Wynberg Swimming Pool are Faezah Davids (69), Bronwen Honigwachs (57), Esm\u00e9 Ross (74), Gerard Honigwachs (59), Vannesa Moolman (62) and Patricia Durrell (75).\"><p><\/p>\n<div class=\"caption\">Getting ready for their aqua-aerobics at Wynberg Swimming Pool are Faezah Davids (69), Bronwen Honigwachs (57), Esm\u00e9 Ross (74), Gerard Honigwachs (59), Vannesa Moolman (62) and Patricia Durrell (75).<\/div>\n<div class=\"img_accreditation\"><span class=\"source\" style=\"display:none;\"><\/span><span class=\"photographer\" style=\"display:none;\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Participants, ranging from seasoned aqua enthusiasts to beginners, gather at the pool every week on Tuesdays and Thursdays to engage in invigorating aqua-aerobics sessions led by lifeguards, with the assistance of other City employees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, the programme includes learn-to-swim sessions, allowing seniors to build confidence and develop essential water safety skills under the guidance of lifeguards. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Esm\u00e9 Ross (74) from Fairways said she found the programme revitalising.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe aqua aerobics sessions have improved my overall fitness, while the swimming lessons have empowered me to embrace a new skill and boost my confidence in the water. 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