Aqua Aerobic Drop-in Classes
Aqua Aerobics classes are free for Health Club and Pool members! Community members and the general public can purchase a guest pass. To purchase a guest pass, please contact personalservice@mmjccm.org.
Aquability Flex: Training Pool
This class incorporates strength, cardio, and pilates-based movements for a full-body workout for all fitness levels! Build muscular and cardiovascular endurance and strength and increase your balance and flexibility in a warm-water, joint-friendly class. This class takes place in the Training Pool.
Fall Schedule:
17 Mondays, Sep 9–Jan 13 (except Dec 23 + 30), 6–6:45 pm
13 Thursdays, Sep 12–Jan 16 (except Oct 3, 17 + 24, Nov 28, Dec 26 + Jan 2), 6–6:45 pm + 6:45–7:30 pm
Winter Schedule:
15 Mondays, Jan 27–May 19, (except Feb 17 + Apr 14) 6–6:45 pm (Robin Mandel)
18 Thursdays, Jan 23–Jun 5, (except Feb 20 + Apr 17) 6–6:45 pm + 6:45–7:30 pm (Robin Mandel)
Aqua Aerobics: Main Pool
Join us for a full-body water workout focused on cardio and strength training that will keep you moving and coming back for more! Aqua Aerobics is adaptable for all levels and ranges of mobility; no experience is required. This class takes place in the Main Pool.
Fall Schedule:
17 Tuesdays, Sep 10–Jan 14 (except Dec 24 + 31), 10–10:50 am + 11–11:50 am (Valerie Loei)
13 Thursdays, Sep 12–Jan 16 (except Oct 3, 17 + 24, Nov 28, Dec 26 + Jan 2), 10–10:50 am + 11–11:50 am (Lisa Veshecco)
13 Fridays, Sep 13–Jan 17 (except Oct 4, 18 + 25, Nov 29, Dec 27 + Jan 3), 12:05–12:55 pm + 1–1:50 pm (Twain Revell)
Winter Schedule:
17 Tuesdays, Jan 21–May 27 (except Feb 18 + Apr 15),10–10:50 am + 11–11:50 am (Valerie Loei)
18 Thursdays, Jan 23–Jun 5, (except Feb 20 + Apr 17), 10–10:50 am + 11–11:50 am (Lisa Veshecco)
18 Fridays, January 24–Jun 6, (except Feb 21 + April 18), 12:05–12:55 pm + 1–1:50 pm (Twain Revell)
Instructors
Valerie Loei (Aqua Aerobics)
Valerie has been coaching and training in the fitness industry for 35 years. Her passion for health, fitness training, sports performance, and nutrition has included education and training opportunities with clients all over the world. As a result, she has developed her own custom methodologies and modules based on her experience supporting a diverse range of clients in reaching their individual goals. Valerie utilizes a three-dimensional approach to mind, body, and spirit, which has been extremely effective in helping her clients achieve physical fitness, body sculpting, increased sense of wellness, and more.
In addition to personal training and teaching group classes (Aerobics; Bootcamp; Yoga; Pilates; Cardio Kickboxing) as a "Specialty Trainer" at the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan’s Center for Health + Wellness, Valerie also has been teaching Aqua Aerobics for over 4 years.
Certification: ECA Personal Trainer & Group Fitness Instructor; ISHTA Yoga Certification; Functional Fitness Specialist; Certificate: Exercise for Chronic Diseases; Certificate: Exercise for Special Populations (the aging Baby Boomer); Certificate: Exercise for Frail Elders; Board30; AEA (Aquatic Exercise Association); Adult CPR
Robin Mandel (Aquability Flex)
Robin is an expert certified Fitour Advanced Aqua Instructor with decades of experience teaching water fitness in NYC. Robin has many certifications in health and wellness, including but not limited to nutrition, mobility, spinal stabilization, and body mechanics that add to her insight and wide range of teaching skills. Her expansive background with knowledge about anatomy, mental health, and fitness lends to unique and catered aqua fitness classes that leave her students feeling fulfilled, seen, and empowered! Robin is an energetic, positive, and passionate water aerobics instructor who will always encourage her students to be their best selves both in and out of the pool!
Twain Revell (Aqua Aerobics)
Twain is an incredible, multi-talented, AEA-certified water aerobics instructor with decades of experience teaching at well-known and reputable facilities all around NYC. She teaches a variety of unique and exciting water exercise classes such as arthritis, aerobics, aqua kickboxing, aqua barre, aqua boot camp, and water tether classes! Twain is intuitive, knowledgeable, and passionate about what she does and makes sure each of her students grows in their ability and strength all while sharing unique tips and modifications to make each class catered to her participants!
Lisa Veshecco (Aqua Aerobics)
Lisa finds incredible joy in dance and movement and has been bringing that passion to her teaching, coaching and training in multiple formats with many populations in the Fitness Industry for over 35 years. In 2015 after experiencing dance injuries in both hips, Lisa was delighted to find the joy and athleticism that she values in a workout, in water based classes. She brings high energy safety, fun, and inspiration to her multi-level classes with a strong focus on intention and posture & alignment. Lisa has a BA in Dance Education, held many certificates over the years, is certified with AEA, ACE Group Fitness and teaches inspiring land and water based classes throughout Manhattan.
How to Register
Registration for the classes above must be done online by making a reservation through the JCC's MindBody portal, accessible via this page or the JCC/Mindbody app, downloadable at Apple Store or Google Play. Classes will be available for registration online starting at midnight the day before the class. Find these classes under the "Main Pool" tab on Tuesdays and Thursdays and the "Training Pool" tab on Mondays. Please note that while you'll be able to see the class listed ahead of time, registration will only open at midnight the day before the class. Once you make your reservation, you will receive an email confirmation.
As space is limited and to accommodate the most swimmers, members can only sign up for one class per day and will be canceled out of a second class if a double booking occurs. Also, please take the time to review our Aquatics Code of Conduct.
If you need any assistance with fitness or pool reservations, please email personalservice@mmjccm.org. For any questions regarding your JCC membership account, please email membership@mmjccm.org or call 646.505.5700.