Water Exercise Coach Blog

What is an Aquatic Health Club?

by Laurie Denomme | Jun 6, 2019

Imagine 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... read more

Aqua Fitness: Master the ONE THING industry leaders have in common

by Laurie Denomme | May 30, 2019

Master 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... read more

5 Specific Ways to use Wavemakers®

by Laurie Denomme | May 23, 2019

Clarity. 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... read more

Wavemakers® is like a Compass for Water Exercise Instruction

by Laurie Denomme | May 16, 2019

Being 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... read more

20 New Ways to Jog in the Pool

by Laurie Denomme | May 9, 2019

Why 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... read more

Wavemakers® online mentorship — the Swiss Army Knife for Water Exercise

by Laurie Denomme | May 2, 2019

Thanks 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... read more

How to Choose the Best Water Exercise Certification

by Laurie Denomme | Apr 25, 2019

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.... read more

Aqua Yoga Strength Certificate

by Laurie Denomme | Jan 24, 2019

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... read more

Goodbye Water Aerobics. Hello Water Exercise!

by Laurie Denomme | Nov 15, 2018

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... read more

Wavemakers™: A New Wave in Water Fitness

by Laurie Denomme | Jul 5, 2018

Hi I’m Laurie, founder of Wavemakers™. Wavemakers™ is more than just a new water workout. We’re a movement. I’ve always been encouraged by my parents to do what I love most. When I was in my early twenties, that meant leaving Canada to work at Walt Disney World Waterparks, and soon after, working for... read more

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