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 […]
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“I HEAR WHAT YOU’RE SAYING!” – MANAGING TALKERS IN CLASS
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 […]
AQUA SKILLS: HIGH INTENSITY SPLASH
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 […]
DEEP HiLo – INTERVAL PROGRAMMING FOR DEEPWATER CLASSES
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 […]
INTERVAL TRAINING FOR CARDIOMETABOLIC AND BRAIN HEALTH
Authors – Gibala, Martin J. Ph.D.; Heisz, Jennifer J. Ph.D.; Nelson, Aimee J. Ph.D Summary Engaging in interval exercise can boost fitness and improve your mood in a time-efficient manner Short exercise breaks like climbing the stairs can refocus attention and help maintain productivity in the workplace Combining interval exercises with motor skill training in a clinical setting can […]
AQUA RESEARCH REVIEW – IS EXERCISING IN THE WATER THE ANSWER TO THE PLYOMETRIC DILEMMA
Plyometric movements are typically thought to be associated with land exercises. These moves are explosive in nature and if performed incorrectly can compromise joints with the force of the exertion. Water exercise provides a unique environment that cushions joints and decreases joint compression, raising the question of whether the aquatic environment is the solution to […]
THERAPY BEFORE JOINT REPLACEMENT SURGERY
Author – Grace McClure. Before getting in the pool, you must be cleared by a medical professional. Talk to a physical therapist, your orthopaedic surgeon or general doctor before beginning aquatic therapy. We recently spoke with Paula Richley Geigle, Physical Therapist (PT), PHD, who is a research therapist out of the University of Maryland Rehabilitation and […]
RESEARCH SHOWS UPBEAT MUSIC CAN SWEETEN TOUGH EXERCISE
Author – Matthew Stork. New research coming out of UBC’s Okanagan campus demonstrates that upbeat music can make a rigorous workout seem less tough. Even for people who are insufficiently active. Matthew Stork is a postdoctoral fellow in the School of Health and Exercise Sciences. He recently published a study examining how the right music can […]
FLUID FOCUS: THE POWER OF MASME
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 […]
8 HABITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE AQUA INSTRUCTORS
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 […]