A fun way to get in the pool for a targeted workout, Aqua Fit exercise classes have begun at the Riverbank Community Pool. On a recent day, 27 students, a couple of instructors and a lifeguard were kicking off the summer season of the workouts.

The program uses water resistance to aid in the workout, and nerf ‘pool noodle’ devices to add variety. Started on July 6, the classes are offered on Thursday nights, from 7:15 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.

The cost is $5 per session, payable at the pool office. Call the Riverbank Parks and Recreation Department at 209-863-7150 for more information. Pre-registration is not required.

Instructors are usually at poolside, providing a demonstration of how to utilize the resistance equipment. Participants in the pool can then use the resistance and the water to their advantage, burning calories while gaining strength and building stamina.