Most Marin County WaterGym classes have trained lifeguards on duty, but sometimes not. If you are a non-swimmer, it is your responsibility to call ahead to make sure. For your safety, if there is no lifeguard on duty, we advise you not to attend the class.These are the steps we suggest non-swimmers take when starting a WaterGym class...

Start WaterGym in the shallow end of the pool, next to the pool wall, wearing your flotation belt around your waist. Hold onto the wall if needed while doing the workout, and perform all exercises in the shallow end of the pool for as long as you like. You never need go into the deep end of the pool, if it's not comfortable for you.

Almost all of our non-swimmers gain confidence and eventually want to venture into deeper water. If this happens to you, we always suggest you stay close to the wall, and take it easy the first time. Most likely, it will be an exhilarating and exciting experience, and the comfort of having a wall next to you will help your confidence and enjoyment.

Remember! Our flotation belt is NOT a lifesaving device, and should not be used as such. Yet using the flotation belt has helped many of our non-swimming clients become so comfortable in water, that many have now learned to swim and LOVE WATER! We are very proud of them.