Cardio respiratory endurance is defined as the ability to engage large muscle groups, dynamically or rhythmically, continuously or intermittently, at low through moderate to high intensity exercise. The main focus […]
Functional Fitness H20
Functional Fitness aids in ADL on land. Functional Squats Strength conditioning is defined as training where the power or force of resistance generated by a muscle is progressively increased over […]
New Instructors Coming to Water Fitness
https://youtu.be/I0qeNPJxjBI New instructors coming to water fitness generally fall into one of several categories: Former land instructors have to relearn the use of musculature using the properties of water and […]
The Noodle – How did it Begin?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNJwdgMU8l0 Undoubtedly, the noodle is the MOST easily recognized and most used piece of aquatic equipment, not only on the North American continent, but all over the world. And yes, […]
Post Yourself as an Instructor
TIPS FOR SUCCESSFUL PROGRAM OR CLASS Show up and be on time. Be organized and show that you appreciate their time. Be engaging. Get to know your group. Look at […]
Deep Water Buoyancy Belts – The Difference
For successful Deep Water Training (DWT) equipment is required to provide a balance between work and rest (since muscles fatigue more readily in deep water. WaterART recommends utilizing a buoyancy […]
Shallow & Deep H20 Training – Similar Yet Different
https://vimeo.com/836400701?share=copy Depending upon the configuration of your pool, you may be able to choose between shallow only and/or deep-water depths to offer a vareity of program options. Although, it IS […]
How to Keep Your Belt Snug
A common challenge in the water fitness industry is that most belts are threaded incorrectly. Not only is it annoying, and they slide you up and forward, but you can’t […]
Including People with Severe Visual Impairment in your Aquatic Fitness Class
By Katherine Hevener Certified WaterART Fitness Instructor & Anita Beauchamp WaterART Master Trainer According to The World Health Organization (WHO), adults age 18 years and oldershould get a minimum of […]
Arthritis and Mobility
Keeping mobile is key for health and independence. There are over 100 kinds of arthritis, so in multiple ways, exercise programming for this variety of conditions is anything but one […]