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Deep-water fitness has emerged as a dynamic and engaging way to enhance health and wellbeing. By integrating interval training into deep-water workouts, fitness instructors and enthusiasts can unlock a myriad of benefits that cater to a wide range of fitness levels. This approach not only boosts cardiorespiratory endurance but also improves mobility and overall strength, […]

As the ABC launches the Your Move campaign, to help Australians explore their health and fitness journey, reporter Marnie Vinall hits the road to try some of the growing exercise trends around the country. Every time I go for a swim at my local pool and water aerobics classes are on at the same time, […]

Author – Dom Gili – In the ever-evolving world of aqua fitness, Cirque du Suspend aims to captivate and entertain clients with suspended aqua exercise, offering multiple benefits while harnessing the unique properties of water. By combining suspended moves that are impact-free and adaptable to various depths — shallow or deep — participants are invited […]

Author – Melissa Plumeau – AEA Aquatic Training Specialist. The first aqua fitness class I taught in 2003, consisted of a long list of every move I had ever done in the pool. I planned EXACTLY eight repetitions of each, with no repeats. Before I taught, I sat in the bathroom stall anxiously reviewing that […]

Aquatic exercise can relieve stress, ease achy joints, improve balance and even help you make friends. Author – Barbara Sadick, AARP. Published August 15, 2023. Aquatic exercise is a fun way to work out that doesn’t put pressure on bones, joints or muscles. Water creates natural resistance that supports the weight of the body and reduces impact […]

Author – Irene Pluim Mentz, Published on – https://www.jennilynnfitness.com/ We have always heard that to increase bone density, you need weight bearing activities, preferably with increased impact. But is that really so? With this article I hope to increase understanding of the mechanics needed to keep your bones strong and debunk the myth of needing […]

Published by Arthritis Australia © Copyright 2007. Reviewed December 2017. Water exercise is safe and suitable for people with arthritis. There are various options, depending on your needs, fitness and ability. This sheet has been written for people with arthritis to provide general information about water exercise. It includes information about different options for exercising […]

Author – Lori Sherlock, Ed.D. lsherlock@hsc.wvu.edu What are Neurobics? Why are we Interested in Brain Health? Cognitive decline & development of dementia or Alzheimer’s Disease Benefits of Neurobics Physical Exercise is Equally Important in Brain Health Creating Neurobics: Intensity & Complexity: “It could be argued that the recovery period is equally important as the exercise […]

Author – Gretchen Reynolds posted on The Washington Post January 18, 2023 Want to know how well you’re aging? Check your grip strength. Grip strength is closely linked to mortality in people of all incomes, and may be a better indicator of life expectancy than blood pressure. A recent study of 1,275 men and women found that those […]

MAR 29, 2021 | BY NETWORK In this second of a two-part series, Leigh Sherry and Lianne Tiemens explore the key areas to focus on in order to deliver effective and safe workouts for the increasing mature aged population. Leigh Sherry is an accredited Exercise Physiologist based in Sydney’s Northern Beaches, where she runs SmartLife® Health & Fitness. Leigh […]

JAN 18, 2021 | BY NETWORK In this first of a two-part series Leigh Sherry and Lianne Tiemens discuss the need to shake up industry perceptions about fitness delivery to older adults. Leigh Sherry is an accredited Exercise Physiologist based in Sydney’s Northern Beaches, where she runs SmartLife® Health & Fitness. Leigh is also a group fitness instructor of more […]

Source: Channel News Asia/Health Matters A curable cancer can be the catalyst for better physical and mental health. Amid splashes of pool water and laughter, Yu Poh Leng’s voice pierces through the blaring up-tempo music, “3, 2, 1… Catch your breath, very good!” Filled with energy, she barely breaks a sweat at a poolside 10 […]

Uniting AEA’s IAFC with ATRI’s Symposium, the International Aquatic Fitness & Therapy Conference allows you to customize the week of training to suit your needs – therapy, fitness, or both. Here is a highlight of one of the fitness-focused sessions being offered at IAFTC 2023 in Orlando, Florida (April 30-May 5) from Aqua Exercise Expert Julie […]

Uniting AEA’s IAFC with ATRI’s Symposium, the International Aquatic Fitness & Therapy Conference allows you to customize the week of training to suit your needs – therapy, fitness, or both. Here is a highlight of one of the fitness-focused sessions being offered at IAFTC 2023 in Orlando, Florida (April 30-May 5) from Italian Aqua Fitness Expert […]

Uniting AEA’s IAFC with ATRI’s Symposium, the International Aquatic Fitness & Therapy Conference allows you to customize the week of training to suit your needs – therapy, fitness, or both. Here is a highlight of one of the fitness-focused sessions being offered at IAFTC 2023 in Orlando, Florida (April 30-May 5) from Author Ian Levia.  Cueing […]

Uniting AEA’s IAFC with ATRI’s Symposium, the International Aquatic Fitness & Therapy Conference allows you to customize the week of training to suit your needs – therapy, fitness, or both. Here is a highlight of one of the fitness-focused sessions being offered at IAFTC 2023 in Orlando, Florida (April 30-May 5) from Aqua Fitness Expert Roxana […]

Uniting AEA’s IAFC with ATRI’s Symposium, the International Aquatic Fitness & Therapy Conference allows you to customize the week of training to suit your needs – therapy, fitness, or both. Here is a highlight of one of the fitness-focused sessions being offered at IAFTC 2023 in Orlando, Florida (April 30-May 5) from Author and Aqua Fitness […]

Uniting AEA’s IAFC with ATRI’s Symposium, the International Aquatic Fitness & Therapy Conference allows you to customize the week of training to suit your needs – therapy, fitness, or both. Here is a highlight of one of the fitness-focused sessions being offered at IAFTC 2023 in Orlando, Florida (April 30-May 5) from Author by Gina Bastidas.  […]

Uniting AEA’s IAFC with ATRI’s Symposium, the International Aquatic Fitness & Therapy Conference allows you to customize the week of training to suit your needs – therapy, fitness, or both. Here is a highlight of one of the fitness-focused sessions being offered at IAFTC 2023 in Orlando, Florida (April 30-May 5) from Author Andrea Gilardoni.  Aquafusion […]

Uniting AEA’s IAFC with ATRI’s Symposium, the International Aquatic Fitness & Therapy Conference allows you to customize the week of training to suit your needs – therapy, fitness, or both. Here is a highlight of one of the fitness-focused sessions being offered at IAFTC 2023 in Orlando, Florida (April 30-May 5) from Author Paulo Poli.  With […]

Uniting AEA’s IAFC with ATRI’s Symposium, the International Aquatic Fitness & Therapy Conference allows you to customize the week of training to suit your needs – therapy, fitness, or both. Here is a highlight of one of the fitness-focused sessions being offered at IAFTC 2023 in Orlando, Florida (April 30-May 5) with Author Ashley Bishop.   “Small […]

Blog post on PlayCore.com It is well-established that lack of mechanical stimulation may lead to an irreversible decline in bone density, which is well exemplified in studies of underweight and immobility. Studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of various exercise  programs (such as walking or strength training) in improving bone density or decreasing the rate of […]

Author – Dom Gili, Published by FitRec While most fitness clubs are struggling to attract members back to land-based group fitness classes, 2022 has seen aqua exercise classes overflowing with participants. AquaFitnessOnline.com founder, Dom Gili, explains why water workout classes continue to grow in popularity and shares four tips for Club Managers, Coordinators and Instructors […]

Author – Aline Lindemann, AZCentral Water aerobics is a low- to no-impact form of exercise that yields several health benefits, but only when you do it correctly. It’s important to calculate and maintain the correct water workout heart rate to reap rewards. Knowing what heart rate to maintain can be elusive, though. Your target heart […]

Author – www.mygroupmove.com Teaching a group fitness class can be an incredibly empowering and gratifying experience. It can also be challenging, daunting and downright terrifying. There’s always a little voice in the back of your mind telling you that you don’t know enough to teach a class, or that people will be judging your every move […]

ePublication of Avive.life When a person experiences Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA), the heart suddenly stops beating. This condition is life-threatening and can cause death if not immediately treated. In fact, each minute after the onset of SCA, a person’s survival chances decrease 7 to 10%. The only treatment for SCA is to use an AED or Automatic External Defibrillator which […]

The difference between a good aqua instructor and an expert one is the ability to share with participants additional insights and tips that will help them get the best out of their workout, writes aqua fitness specialist Dominic Gili. Inspiration comes in many shapes and forms and often going back to basics is the most effective […]

Author – Mel Morony – ePublication of Australian Fitness Network – Resources Library. To get more people involved in organised exercise, we must be more inclusive. From increasing cultural awareness to learning simple language skills, instructing beyond your comfort zone will reap benefits for everyone involved, writes instructor Mel Morony. Imagine it is your first […]

Author – Dominic Gili – ePublication of Australian Fitness Network – Resources Library. Lightweight, portable and easily available, the frisbee can facilitate a challenging workout when used as an aquatic tool, writes aqua educator Dominic Gili. THE 30-SECOND ARTICLE The frisbee can be given a whole new range of skills when it is immersed in water […]

Author – Annette Chatterton. Water is a safe, cool and comfortable medium to exercise in, says Annette Chatterton, Australian Institute of Fitness South Australia/Northern Territory. Find out the other benefits for your clients! Rehabilitation Hydrotherapy has been promoted by the medical profession for years, and it is often recommended for rehabilitation, especially knee, hip, lower […]

Author – Dominic Gili – ePublication of Australian Fitness Network – Resources Library. KEY POINTS • We all have our preferred teaching methods and class types, but to keep things fresh for participants and ourselves we should make a habit of embracing different training methods and class formats• Programming variables include music, exercise combinations that work […]

Author – Roy M Wallack – ePublication of Australian Fitness Network – Resources Library. Water workouts have gone high-performance: more resistance with less risk. SAY “water workouts” and this is the image that usually comes to mind: members of an aquarobics class, all of them 70-plus, performing mild pec flies, bicep curls and other dumbbell-type movements […]

Author – Marietta Mehanni – ePublication of Australian Fitness Network – Resources Library. By combining the instability of single dumbbell workout with the core-activating effects of the deep water environment you can deliver a truly challenging and engaging class, writes Marietta Mehanni. What a wonderful feeling it is to be weightless and suspended, literally floating in […]

Author – Katy Glover. The air in the aquatic center at Prairie Life Fitness is hot and thick. The pool is a more comfortable 83 degrees. But the men exercising in the pool are not comfortable. The water hides their sweat. These men are bucking a trend. Women are six times more likely than men […]

Authors – Gabrielle Harris and Linden Cowan – ePublication of Australian Fitness Network – Resources Library. A great deal of work is needed to create an aqua class that leaves a lasting impression. The challenges we face as aqua instructors are manifold. The lower profile of aqua exercise compared to land-based classes can make it […]

Author – Tanja Luck – ePublication of Australian Fitness Network – Resources Library. By transferring elements of mindful practice to the warm water, you can help your clients profoundly reconnect to their physiological capacities and psycho-emotional selves. Many people observing a mindful aquatic slow movement exercise session, such as Aquabalance, would think; ‘This looks too […]

Authors – Marietta Mehanni, Dominic Gili – ePublication of Australian Fitness Network – Resources Library. Marietta Mehanni and Dominic Gili discuss the benefits of combining simple choreography with popular music to entertain and challenge aqua fitness participants of all ages and abilities. Do you ever find yourself bopping to the beat while instructing a class? News flash: Don’t […]

Author – Dominic Gili – ePublication of Australian Fitness Network – Resources Library. A long and fulfilling life is partly dependent on achieving optimal function of both body and brain. With the use of innovative training methods, aqua fitness classes can deliver workouts for both, says Dominic Gili. The goal of every aqua fitness class is […]

Author – Kayla Duke – ePublication of Australian Fitness Network – Resources Library. By providing three progressions of each exercise you instruct, you can challenge experienced participants while also catering for those new to the aqua environment and those seeking a less intense workout, says Kayla Duke. In today’s diverse group exercise marketplace aqua aerobics instructors […]

Author – Dominic Gili – ePublication of Australian Fitness Network – Resources Library. The splashing of water, the beat of the music, the endless chattering of participants. Not every sound in an aqua class is a welcome one, but by managing rather than eradicating talking in class, you can foster a healthy atmosphere for body […]

Author – Christine Naysmith – ePublication of Australian Fitness Network – Resources Library. There’s a reason that high intensity interval training has been the industry trend of recent times: it’s very effective at igniting cardiovascular and metabolic benefits, including improvements to insulin sensitivity and reduced blood pressure. The downside, for some, is that high intensity […]

Authors – Debi Godfrey, Dominic Gili – ePublication of Australian Fitness Network – Resources Library. Deep water workouts challenge the entire body by offering multidirectional resistance in an impact-free yet unstable environment. If you’re looking to launch or refresh a deep water class, you’ll need some inspiration to help you create cardio, strength and stability […]

Author – Dominic Gili – ePublication of Australian Fitness Network – Resources Library. There are a number of factors to consider if you want to get the best out of yourself and your class participants. Why are some instructors popular with members, while others have trouble establishing credibility or respect? Whether you’ve been teaching for […]

Author – Dominic Gili. – ePublication of Australian Fitness Network – Resources Library. By taking your dumbbells and noodles from shallow to deep and introducing elements of imbalance to your workout, you can challenge participants’ bodies and minds. Dominic Gili shows you how. Many aquatic fitness instructors have the luxury of teaching in pools with varying depths, […]

Authors – Dianne Edmonds and Marietta Mehanni – ePublication of Australian Fitness Network – Resources Library. By breaking the silence around pelvic floor issues and instructing your aqua participants in suitable exercises, you can improve knowledge about, and function in, this often neglected area, write Dianne Edmonds and Marietta Mehanni. Many people who want to exercise without […]

11 February 2020 – Source – The University of Sydney online news website Brawn can be good for the brain in at-risk old peopleShareFor the first time, an intervention – lifting weights – has been able to slow and even halt degeneration, over a long period, in brain areas particularly vulnerable to Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers […]