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Aquatics Center

The Sanford Wellness Center is proud to offer a nationally acclaimed aquatics program for fitness and family fun.

Our outstanding facilities include warm water spas, saline-based pools, saunas, steam rooms, whirlpools and kids’ areas.

Sanford Wellness Center – 49th & Oxbow

Our aquatic center includes a:

  • 25-yard saline-based pool (84 degrees)
  • Warm water pool (93 degrees)
  • Saline-based spa
  • Dry sauna
Sanford Wellness Center – Tea-Ellis

This location offers a:

  • Pool with a 15-yard lap lane, waterslide and zero-depth area (83 degrees)
  • Saline-based spa
  • Dry sauna
  • Steam room

Open Swim/Lap Schedules

Whether you’re looking to hit the water for exercise, therapeutic purposes or just for fun, we have the pool, spa or aquatic class for you


Adaptive Programming

For special populations,adaptive programsat the Sanford Wellness Center offer a fun, safe experience in the water or at our performance center.

Our programs include:

  • 自适应游泳。Designed to help your child overcome a fear of the water, increase strength and balance or improve dexterity and fine motor skills. Students will also complete the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim program.
  • Adaptive Personal Fitness.学生们在健身房和私人教练一起进行有氧和力量训练。
  • Water Buddy Exercise.健美操课，我们的成年会员和学生结伴而行。该课程包括心血管健康，肌肉力量，运动范围，耐力，灵活性和平衡。
  • Social fitness groups.This seasonal program improves social and gross motor skills through physical and team activities with peers in the gym.

Stop by our front desk or call(605) 328-1600to sign up or learn more.

FAQs

What makes our aquatics program special?

Why is water so beneficial?

  • Water programs are user friendly for people of varied health backgrounds.
  • Buoyancy of water allows for less stress on muscles and joints.
  • 水是改善心血管、力量和耐力的绝佳媒介。
  • Water is a great source for rehabilitation of injury.
  • 对运动员来说，水是一种很好的交叉训练形式。

What types of aquatics programming are offered for children?


Special pool parties are offered throughout the year. Celebrate your birthday, end of soccer season or other special events with our popular pool parties. Available to members and non members - call to schedule.

What types of aquatics programming are offered for adults?

  • Adult swimming lessons
  • Adult private swimming lessons
  • Individualized aquatic programs
  • Lap swimming
  • Masters Swim Program
  • Specialty classes (breast cancer survivor, arthritis, etc.)
  • Triathlon training
  • Varied formats of shallow and deep water exercise classes in the main pool
  • Varied formats of toning classes offered in the warm water pool

新学员应尽可能提前5分钟到校上课。如果你有任何身体上的限制，请告诉老师。如果你的医生或理疗师告诉你不要做某些运动，请遵照他们的指示。

For more information or if you have questions about the Wellness Center or any of these classes, please call(605) 328-1600.

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Aquatic Amenities

Use Warm Water for Toning and Therapeutic Purposes

泳池温度为92-94度。在这个池子里的运动不是为了有氧调节，而是为了调理和治疗的目的。如需在水中进行有氧训练，请到主池上课。新学员应尽可能提前5分钟到校上课。如果你有任何身体上的限制，请告诉老师。如果你的医生或理疗师告诉你不要做某些运动，请遵照他们的指示。

Please see the warm water poolschedulefor current classes and descriptions.

Relax Muscles and Relieve Aches and Pains

Looking for a way to melt some stress way? Sanford Wellness Center offers a dry sauna for you to come and relax in. The heat from the sauna also relaxes the muscles, relieving muscular aches and pains. It is a refreshing and revitalizing experience that heals both body and mind. You may stay in the sauna as long as you feel comfortable or you may choose to repeat a hot/cold cycle as often as you wish. Avoid using the sauna if you have a fever, and inflammatory disease, or are pregnant. You may want to consult your physician if you have heart disease, high blood pressure, or asthma. Members must be 12 years old to use the sauna.

Some health benefits from using a sauna include:

  • Relief from the pain and stiffness of arthritis
  • 出汗通过打开毛孔和冲洗身体的杂质来提高皮肤的排毒能力。
  • During a 10-20 minute session in a sauna your heart rate can increase by 50-70%.

Relax and Rejuvenate Your Muscles

As soon as you step inside our steam room, relaxation becomes the theme. Within minutes, warmth penetrates your body from head to toe, easing tired muscles and helping the cares of the day drift away. The warmth opens the pores of your skin, creating a flow of perspiration, which lifts out the impurities of everyday living. A spray or two of eucalyptus and enjoy the luxury of aromatherapy while steam bathing. You’ll feel rested, rejuvenated, and ready to get more out of life. Use our steam room daily for that get up and go! Steam is an excellent treatment for respiratory problems, such as chest congestions, bronchitis, laryngitis & sinusitis. Members must be 12 years old to use the steam room.

Some health benefits from using a steam room include:

  • Relief from arthritis
  • Sweating enhances the detoxifying capacity of the skin by opening pores and flushing impurities from the body

Soothe Your Aches and Pains

The soothing solution to everyday aches and pains! Come in and relax in our 16-person whirlpool. The flow of the bubbles gently massages tender, aching and bruised area, relaxing and relieving all of those sore spots. Revives tired and strained muscles after physical exertion.

Here are a few of the benefits that a whirlpool provides:

  • Reduces stress:它是缓解紧张和压力的主要方法之一。泡在漩涡里可以放松你的肌肉，减少焦虑，刺激内啡肽的产生，内啡肽是一种促进放松感觉的天然物质。
  • Helps one sleep better:Your performance and activity is based on your ability to sleep at night. By soaking in a whirlpool at night, it will help alleviate tension and relax your body, making your body ready for a deep relaxing night of sleep.
  • Minimizes pain in the muscles and joints:Those who play sports or workout usually feel pain in the muscles arteries and joints. Using a whirlpool before or after playing help the veins dilate and keep the blood flowing better. The muscles and joints will be relaxed and less painful.

Recommended duration time in the whirlpool is 10-15 minutes. Avoid using the whirlpool if you are pregnant. You may want to consult your physician if you have heart disease or high blood pressure. Children must be 12 years of age to use the whirlpool.

Please note: The whirlpool at the Tea Ellis Location will be closed for cleaning every other Thursday from 10:30 am - 3:30 pm.