FAQ

1. How much does it cost?
$30/class. I don't have eftpost so please bring cash or a cheque.

2. When & where are the classes?
See the class info page please for updated information.

3. What should I bring?
Bring a bag to place your gear into as we don't leave anything in the change rooms.  A non-glass water bottle is also useful – chilled water is available at the Centre.

4. What do I wear?
Whichever togs you are comfortable in. It is very important that you wear a bra under your exercise gear – hormonal breasts do need support. (A bikini bra doesn't count) 

5. Should I eat before class?
Make sure have something to eat at least an hour before class.

6. Is there parking? 

AUT has free parking for the first 90minutes.

7. Which pregnancy exercises are safe?
Aqua aerobics is one of the best forms of exercise during pregnancy! 

Not all exercises are safe, as your body changes so dramatically during pregnancy. Exercises should be specifically designed for pregnancy, to allow for loosening ligaments and changes in balance. Make sure that your Lead Maternity Carer approves any pregnancy exercises you are planning on doing, and only go to exercise classes specifically for pregnancy.

8. Is there a get together after class?
For AUT classes shower after class then we meet at Pickles Cafe 2min down the road where we have coffee and tea on me and chat with all classmates and participants, a great networking morning. For Takapuna Pool classes the same after class networking and hot drink applies but at a different local cafe.

9. Why is aqua aerobics so good during pregnancy? 
Not only do you get all the benefits of other pregnancy exercise classes, but you get to work out in water so you're weightless (which feels very comfortable when you're pregnant!) and the exercises are low-impact. 

Aqua aerobics can also help you achieve a drug-free birth: a study published in the journal Reproductive Health states that water aerobics classes done by sedentary and low risk pregnant women has been shown to reduce the amount of pain-killing medication women request during labour.

10. Why Aqua for Lymphoedeman and Lipoedema?

The non-impact aquarobics activity increased blood flow and lymph return. It will aid your range of motion and free up previously tight muscles. Increase your wellbeing in a supportive, fun environment.