16 Feb 2017, 11:30 a.m.

Parkes aqua aerobics is attracting big numbers this summer season at the Parkes Pool

THRILLED: Parkes aqua aerobics instructor Bev Laing (centre) is thrilled so many locals are turning up to exercise at the Parkes Pool.

BIG NUMBERS: More than 50 residents have been turning out for aqua aerobics this summer season.

THRILLED: Parkes aqua aerobics instructor Bev Laing (right) is thrilled so many locals are turning up to exercise at the Parkes Pool.

THRILLED: Parkes aqua aerobics instructor Bev Laing (centre) is thrilled so many locals are turning up to exercise at the Parkes Pool.

BIG NUMBERS: More than 50 residents have been turning out for aqua aerobics this summer season.

BIG NUMBERS: More than 50 residents have been turning out for aqua aerobics this summer season.

It appears Parkes residents are just flooding in to take part in aqua aerobics at the Parkes Pool.

Thats according to localaqua aerobics instructor Bev Laing, who said more than 50 participants have been turning up per session.

The classes held on Mondays and Thursdays at 9amare run through the College for Seniors andare usually intended for seniors.

But Bev said she doesnt knock back anyone whos interested in coming.

[On January 21] we had 55 attend, which is just incredible, she said.

On February 6, 60 people were present.

Were promoting health and exercise in older people and we have lots of happy faces there, Bev said.

Bev has been instructing in Parkes since the 90s.

She worked for 10 years before taking a break and returning in 2016.

She said the response this summer season has been much bigger.

We had about 30 people per class last year, Bev said.

Now weve almost doubled.

Im very satisfied and Im enjoying it immensely myself, its been helpful for me too.

Bev attributed the growing numbers to people realising how important exercise is to maintain a healthy body, especially in older people.

I just want to get as many people in and exercising as I can, she said.

For those interested in participating, people are required to sign up to the Collegefor Seniors for $20 a year.

There is also asmall fee for the class.

For more information and inquiries call Bev on 0418 114 826.

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