POA Members: $5.00 per Class or a punch from 10-Class punch card for $43.80.

Guests of Members: $5.00 per class

Fitness Classes

Swimming

Water Classes

BVRC Arena

POA offers three fitness locations.
For location, hours. and contact information. Click below.
Fitness Location Information

Adult Swim

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Adult Swim time is for those 18 and over.
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Adult Swim Saturday 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Branchwood
Adult Swim Friday 12:00pm-2:00pm Branchwood
Adult Swim Tuesday, Thursday 10:30am-3:00pm Branchwood
Adult Swim Sunday 10:00am-12:00pm Branchwood
Adult Swim Wednesday 12:00pm-1:00pm Branchwood
Adult Swim Monday 12 pm - 4pm Branchwood

Aqua Barre

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Aqua Barre is a fun and fresh class using the principles of barre, Pilates, and aquatic resistance training. It's designed for low-impact toning and sculpting, improving flexibility, strength, and balance. This class is appropriate for all levels and uses the resistance of water for a full-body workout.ย 
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Aqua Barre Saturday 9:30 am - 10:15 am Branchwood 1

Aqua Power!

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Aqua Power is a fast-paced, water-based workout that builds strength, stamina, and cardiovascular fitness while being low-impact on the joints. This class uses powerful movements, short swim segments, and resistance exercises in the water to create an intense but accessible training session. Aqua Power delivers athletic-style conditioning with options to scale intensity for all fitness and swim abilities.
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Aqua Power Tuesday, Thursday 9:30 am - 10:30 am Branchwood 1

Chair Yoga

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Chair Yoga is a gentle form of yoga that can be done sitting on a chair or standing on the ground while using the chair for support. Benefits of chair yoga include. improved flexibility. better concentration. Increased strength.
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Chair Yoga Monday, Wednesday 8:30 am - 9:30 am Metfield 1
Chair Yoga Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00 am - 9:45 am Branchwood 3
Chair Yoga Monday, Wednesday 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Metfield 2

Cycling (SPIN)

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Looking for a challenging class that will push you to new fitness highs? Our indoor cycling class will get you there โ€“ itโ€™s an interval class based on cycling drills and set to energetic music. Note: This is a high-intensity cycling class and is not recommended for those who may need to start building a basic level of fitness. *Each class can accommodate 15 participants (first-come, first-served), and pre-registration for each class is required by calling the REC at 855-8170 or stopping by the front desk.
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Cycling Reservation Required, Thursday 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm BVRC 0
Cycling Reservation Required, Tuesday 6:15am -7:00am BVRC 2

FitBlast

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This 45-minute class is a moderate to highly intense, interval-style workout, challenging the status quo your body knows. With techniques like cardio blasts, muscle confusion, sports-inspired drills, and functional bodyweight training, youโ€™ll gain a new level of fitness and achievement.
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FitBlast Tuesday, Thursday 7:30 am - 8:15 am BVRC 1

Lap Swimming

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You may Reserve lanes for Lap Swimming unless noted No Reservations.ย  Call Branchwood at 479-855-8181 to reserve or for more information.
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Lap Swim Reservation Required, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 6:00 am - 9:00 am Branchwood 1
Lap Swim No Reservation, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Branchwood 2
Lap Swim Reservation Required, Saturday 7:00 am - 9:15 am Branchwood 3

H2O Pump

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Dive into a dynamic aquatic workout designed to build strength, improve endurance, and enhance core stability. Using water dumbbells, noodles, and the natural resistance of the water, this class delivers a challenging yet low-impact, full-body workout. Ideal for participants seeking an intermediate to advanced fitness experience.
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H2O Pump Monday, Friday 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Branchwood 1

Silver Sneakers Boom!

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Silver Sneaker Boom is for Baby Boomers and older adults who want an active workout. The class incorporates strengthening, yoga, and pilates exercises. All participants must be able to transition from standing to the floor and back. No chairs are used in the class. Please bring your own mat and water bottle.
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Silver Sneakers Boom! Tuesday, Thursday 9:00 am - 9:45 am Branchwood 2
Silver Sneakers Boom! Monday, Wednesday 9:00 am - 9:45 am BVRC 1

Silver Sneakers Cardio

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Silver Sneakers Cardio is a fun class that will help you improve your cardiovascular fitness and muscular endurance. Upper body strength work with light weights, fitness bands and Silver Sneakers ball is alternated with non-impact aerobics choreography. A chair is offered for support, stretching and relaxation.
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Silver Sneakers Cardio Friday 10:15 am - 11:00 am Metfield 4
Silver Sneakers Cardio Tuesday, Thursday 10:00 am - 10:45 am Branchwood 3
Silver Sneakers Cardio Monday, Wednesday 10:00 am - 10:45 am BVRC 2

Open Swim

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Open Swim is a great time for families to enjoy the pool. The entire pool is available for play and fun. NOTE: those who want to swim uninterrupted may choose to utilize Adult Swim or Lap Swimming.
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Open Swim Sunday 12:00 pm - 3:45 pm Branchwood 5
Open Swim Saturday 12:00 pm - 4:45 pm Branchwood 4
Open Swim Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 3:00pm-7:00pm Branchwood 2
Open Swim Monday, Friday 5:00pm-7:00pm Branchwood 1
Open Swim Friday 2:00 pm - 3:45 pm Branchwood 3
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Open Swim Sunday 12:00 pm - 3:45 pm Branchwood 5
Open Swim Saturday 12:00 pm - 4:45 pm Branchwood 4
Open Swim Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 3:00pm-7:00pm Branchwood 2
Open Swim Monday, Friday 5:00pm-7:00pm Branchwood 1
Open Swim Friday 2:00 pm - 3:45 pm Branchwood 3

Open Play

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Open Play is offered in the Arena for a variety of interests. One Basketball net will be up for casual shooting, and one Pickleball court will be available for play. There's also open space for supervised kids to play or to toss a nerf ball. Please note all times subject change, you can call The Rec at 855-8170 to confirm schedule.
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Open Play No Reservation, Tuesday, Thursday 4:00-8:00pm BVRC
Open Play No Reservation, Friday 2:30 - 6:00pm BVRC
Open Play No Reservation, Saturday 12:30 - 3:00 pm BVRC
Open Play No Reservation, Sunday 10:00 am - 3:00 pm BVRC

Peak Strength

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Join certified instructor, Anna-Marie Abell, for Peak Strength a high-rep, targeted, all weight training workout to get you lean, toned, and fit. Set to popular music, you will work all the major muscle groups in a fun, fast-paced class. Suitable for most fitness levels.
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Peak Strength Wednesday, Friday 7:30am - 8:15am BVRC 1

Pickleball – Drop In

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Pickleball (Drop-In) is offered in the BVRC Arena. Two pickleball courts will be available for play on a rotational basis. Play a game, sit a game if others are waiting. Next-Up Paddle system is used to rotate players in. Double format when others are waiting.ย  Please note all times subject change, you can call The Rec at 855-8170 to confirm schedule.
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Pickelball-DropIn No Reservation, Monday, Wednesday 2:30 - 8:00pm BVRC 1
Pickelball-DropIn No Reservation, Tuesday, Thursday 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. BVRC 2
Pickelball-DropIn No Reservation, Friday 8:30 - 11:00am BVRC 3
Pickelball-DropIn No Reservation, Saturday 10:00 am - 12:30 pm BVRC 4

Pools and Beach

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Make a splash and enjoy summer in Bella Vista! Our outdoor pools and The Beach at Lake Avalon offer refreshing ways to cool off, relax, and spend time with family and friends.

Enjoy a day by the pool, take a swim in the clear waters of Lake Avalon, or unwind on the sandy beach surrounded by the natural beauty of the Ozarks. The Beach also offers opportunities for outdoor fun, including sand volleyball, picnicking, kayaking, and paddleboarding.

Whether youโ€™re looking for an active day on the water or simply a place to soak up the sunshine, Bella Vistaโ€™s outdoor pools and beach are the perfect destinations for summertime fun.
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Metfield Pool Closed for the Season Closed for the season. See you May 2027! 3
Beach Closed for the Season Closed for the season. See you May 2027! 6
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Metfield Pool Closed for the Season Closed for the season. See you May 2027! 3
Beach Closed for the Season Closed for the season. See you May 2027! 6

Silver Splash

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This Silver Sneakers water class is for seniors, using fun, shallow water moves to improve agility, flexibility and cardiovascular endurance. No swimming ability is required and special Silver Sneakers kickboards are used to develop strength, balance and coordination. The class is taught at a lower intensity level.
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Silver Splash Monday, Wednesday, Friday 11:00 am - 11:45 am Branchwood 0

Water Fitness

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This class will get your body moving and your pulse going. Water fitness workouts involve a variety of rhythmic body movements and dance steps performed in the water. This class will help improve your cardiovascular conditioning, balance, strength and flexibility. This class is taught at a low impact level helping to improve range of motion and overall conditioning.
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Water Fitness Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10:00 am - 10:45 am Branchwood 1

Water Walking

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Stay active with a refreshing, low-impact workout in the water! Water Walking in Bella Vista provides an excellent way to improve cardiovascular fitness, strength, balance and flexibility while reducing stress on the joints.

Using the natural resistance of the water, participants can walk at their own pace and adjust the intensity to match their fitness level. Itโ€™s a great option for anyone looking for a comfortable, effective way to stay moving and enjoy the benefits of aquatic exercise.

Move. Strengthen. Refresh.
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Water Walking Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00 am - 10:00 am Branchwood 1
Water Walking Tuesday, Thursday 9:00 am - 9:30 am Branchwood 5

Yoga Flow

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Yoga Flow is the general term given to any style of yoga asana in which the practitioner moves from one posture immediately into another, following the breath. This continuous flow of movement and breath generates a meditative state, encouraging practitioners to let go of random thoughts and focus on the present moment. In Yoga Flow, each movement in or out of a posture is coordinated with an inhalation or an exhalation in a sequence. You will be led through a series of poses that will help strengthen the body, increase flexibility, and improve your concentration. Yoga Flow includes mat/floor work and standing poses. The practice includes a final relaxation phase. Class is appropriate for beginning and intermediate students. Please bring your yoga mat. Other props like blocks and blankets will be provided.
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Yoga Flow Tuesday, Thursday 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Metfield 2
Yoga Flow Monday 7:45 am - 8:45 am BVRC 1
Yoga Flow Saturday 8:30 am - 9:30 am BVRC 4
Yoga Flow Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10:00 am - 11:00 am Branchwood 3

Zumba

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Zumba is a Latin influenced dance fitness class. Fun energizing moves and music make this a class that puts the fun in exercise. Low Impact.
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Zumba Monday, Wednesday 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Branchwood 1
Zumba Tuesday, Thursday 8:30 am - 9:30 am BVRC 2