Kernes Adaptive Aquatics
Josephine Kernes Memorial Pool
by Will Leisek, Occupational Therapist and Kernes Board Member
After a chilly winter, the weather is warming as we head into Spring. It’s a time to celebrate the beauty and diversity of human experience, to become our strongest, happiest selves, and to celebrate our own unique abilities. Whether you’ve been hibernating or hard at work all winter, here are a few fun things we can all do to refresh and renew body and spirit this season:
With Summer activities just around the corner, spring is the perfect time to build strength and mobility, reduce arthritis pain, and gain vitality. Warm water exercise at Kernes Pool is an enjoyable, easy way to gain numerous health benefits. Water creates natural resistance that supports the weight of the body and reduces impact on joints and muscles, serving as a low-impact way to strengthen muscles and improve endurance. The warmth of the water helps promote better circulation and can be incredibly relaxing, reducing stress and improving mood. Gentle movement in warm water can also reduce intensity of pain, improve range of motion, and generally improve the level of functioning in our everyday life.
At Kernes Pool, your personal instructor will design a program just for you to reach your goals in comforting warm water. No swimming is needed and we’re with you all the way! To learn more about Kernes Pool’s programs, watch our new video and click on Start Here.
You will be amazed how gentle, warm water exercise relieves pain and helps you build strength.
It’s easy to get started in your own personalized program in our beautiful 92˚ indoor pool.
From your first visit, you will be glad you did.
Check out the National Center on Health, Physical Activity and Disability website for resources and ideas for fun ways to stay healthy and fit.
Heartfelt thanks to all of the foundations, community organizations, and individuals who support Kernes’ work. Last year, 102 people gained health and well-being through more than 4,000 warm water exercise session with your help!