Bonita Springs resident Linda Quinn loves doing aerobics in the water. But the cardiac workout in the shallow end of the pool is not enough for her.

So after a regular water aerobics class, she swims to the other end of the pool for deep water aerobics.

Deep water uses the muscles you dont get to use during an aerobics class, Quinn said.

Lifeguard Jesse Felger said that shallow water aerobics concentrate on increasing the heart rate, but the deep water class is all about muscle and strength.

Deep water is more about resistance and training your muscles, especially in the midsection, he said.

The class takes place in 6 feet of water. Some of the participants use flotation belts to hold them up, while others just tread water during the 45-minute class.

You cant use the ground to maneuver, Quinn said. I want more resistance so I dont use the belt. Im a water nut. I cant exercise on land.

Many of the other participants also say they can do things in the water that they cant do on land.

Regular aerobics, when you are in your 80s, is impossible, Jean Wagener said. This is something someone my age can do. I love the camaraderie.

Nancy Jamek has back problems and says the deep water class really helps her.

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