New swimming range for seniors in Spandau: stay fit in the water!

New swimming range for seniors in Spandau: stay fit in the water!

Kleine Badewiese Gatow, Alt Gatow 63, 14089 Berlin, Deutschland - On July 18, 2025, a new range of movements for senior citizens in Spandau was presented. Under the motto "You are 60+, but your swimming joy is far from retired?" If this project aims to motivate older people to swim outdoors and at the same time bring them closer to safety in the water. This initiative is a cooperation between the Spandau District Office, Social Affairs and Citizens' Services, and the Wasserwacht Spandau .

The event will take place on Saturday, August 2nd, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. on the small Bathwiese Gatow, Alt Gatow 63, 14089 Berlin. A prerequisite for participation is a good swimming capacity. The goal is to promote the movement outdoors, which strengthens the cardiovascular system, muscles and the immune system. In addition, the program enables the care of social contacts among the participants.

Wasserwacht Spandau: Security in the water

The Wasserwacht Spandau is a committed merger of people of all ages and part of the German Red Cross. Her main goal is to help people in need and to avoid accidents through swimming courses. The experienced lifeguards of the water watch will be informed directly in the event and ensure that the participants can act safely and competently in the water.

movement in water as health promotion

aquafitness has established itself as an effective training for different age groups, especially for seniors. Numerous programs such as AquafitSenior+ are specially tailored to the needs of older people. These courses combine strength and endurance exercises in the water and are gentle on the joints, which makes it ideal for all fitness levels. The exercises not only promote mobility and strength, but also the general well-being of the participants, such as swim2grow.de emphasized.

For everyone interested, there is the possibility to find out about the participation and register. Contact person can be reached on 030/353 93 70 and by email at seniorenschwimmen@wasserwacht-spandau.de. Registration also takes place via the website senior swimming.wasserwacht-spandau.de. Take this opportunity to rediscover your swimming joy and stay fit!