Congratulations to our September Fitness Instructor of the Month, Laura Lewis!

Check out her story here:

I grew up in Wyoming, and there was only one pool in my hometown. It was open only 10-12 weeks a year in the summer–weather dependent, and the only heat came from the sun! Chilly! And yet, I loved it! It was such a refreshing break from the regular hot, dry and dusty days of summer.

I took all the swimming classes, even lifeguarding! I also played softball, went hiking and biking, played racquetball and tennis, and participated in group aerobics at various athletic clubs too. My favorite sport though was volleyball which I loved!

Many years later, osteoarthritis combined with all that high-impact activity has meant that I had both knees and hips replaced. It was after my first joint replacement, when my family had moved to Firestone, that I found the Carbon Valley Rec Center and was reintroduced to the pool. I am finding that the absolute best way to rehab an injury, or joint replacement–in addition to doing your prescribed PT–is to get into the pool and move! The reduction in gravity and high impact is so freeing. You can stretch and get your heart rate up.

I absolutely love the community of our aqua fitness classes. Becoming an aqua fitness instructor is one of the best things I've ever done for my overall health. Everyone is very supportive of everyone else, whatever their goals are. We watch out for each other; we joke around, celebrate progress and face challenges together. Come join us–the water’s fine!