Your new exercise mantra: Exercise Should Feel Good Here’s why this thinking should guide every workout. While confined to your home, you may be exploring new ways to keep moving. That’s good! Movement helps to boost immunity and keep muscles strong. However, one wrong move can result in pain or injury. At-home workouts should stick […]
read moreImagine a warm smile and friendly greeting as you walk in the door with your swim bag. The front desk staff knows you by name, and always looks happy to see you. “Hi Kathy, how are you doing today?” Here, you have the opportunity to learn to swim, take your swimming to the next level, […]
read moreMaster the ONE THING aqua fitness industry leaders have in common. The one thing all industry leaders do exceptionally well is vary their workouts. It’s the key to results. But it’s also easier said than done! The top water exercise professionals don’t just randomly put together exercises. They put together exercises that move the body […]
read moreClarity. Confidence. Connections. These are the things I’ve personally gained developing Wavemakers®. I started developing Wavemakers® two years ago with the idea of helping other water exercise instructors get to the top of their game. I collaborated with people in and outside the industry who inspire me most. I tested ideas and discovered a formula […]
read moreBeing a part of the aquatic fitness industry gives me opportunity to meet some amazing folks. At AEA’s International Aquatic Fitness Conference 2019, I met Katrina Hereford of Greenville South Carolina. An AEA-certified instructor and recreational therapist, Katrina lives her passion helping others to discover their best self through water exercise. On a mission to […]
read moreWhy do you need 20 new ways to jog in the pool? A well-designed water workout includes three simple ingredients: warm-up, conditioning and warm-down. The warm-up and warm-down should always sandwich the work phase, preparing the body to work in the water and then get ready to return to land. The work phase is where […]
read moreThanks to its smart design and versatility of use, the Swiss Army Knife allows you to carry an entire toolbox in your pocket. I was ten when I got my first Swiss Army knife, and I remember being fascinated by the incredible number of tools packed into that shiny red knife, small enough I could […]
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Having the right credentials is important for fitness leaders, yet navigating water exercise certification, and figuring out what’s best for you, can be confusing. I’ve been involved in aquatics for over 25 years. Along the way, I’ve worked for leading fitness certification and continuing education organizations, while teaching group classes and providing personal training. Today […]
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What do water exercise and yoga have in common? When practiced with purpose, both joint-friendly programs keep the body balanced, strong and less prone to injury. Bringing water and yoga together has an even bigger impact. It’s the best combination for everything. Restorative movement. Strength. Flexibility. And the benefits don’t stop there. Internationally known water […]
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While it didn’t gain popularity until the 1980s, the term water aerobics was developed a decade earlier to describe a type of exercise that improved cardiovascular health. We’ve got Jane Fonda’s exercise videos to thank for taking the movement viral. Perhaps the most motivational instructor of her time, Jane Fonda believed exercise should be taken […]
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The focus on the feel of each move helps me know exactly what to do. I feel stronger. My balance is better. I just love these workouts!
