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 […]
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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. 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 relaxing to achieve any real benefits. Isn’t faster movement […]
8 HABITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE AQUA INSTRUCTORS
Author – Dominic Gili. 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 10 months or 10 years, the challenge as a […]
GO ASYMMETRICAL!
Author – Dominic Gili. 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, and of using dumbbells, noodles and even kickboards in […]
DEEP TO THE CORE – SINGLE DUMBBELL, MULTIPLE BENEFITS
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