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Fat Burning Water Workout: HI-YO Intervals
One of the most commonly asked questions to aquatic fitness professionals is, "what is the best fat burning workout?" Although there is no “best way”, the bottom line is the more calories that are burned, the greater the potential for fat loss. There are many ways to...
5 Water Exercises for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Water exercises for Rheumatoid Arthritis have tremendous benefits of which I learned first hand from Kendra Jones. I first met Kendra at a convention hosted by the Aquatic Therapy & Rehab Institute. In a single conversation, it was easy to spot her kind and caring personality. I learned that Kendra’s interest in water exercise stemmed from her own diagnosis of Rheumatoid Arthritis commonly referred to as Jr. RA.
First diagnosed at the age of 4 with childhood-onset rheumatoid arthritis, by 26 she had both hips replaced and at 28 was facing surgery on her neck due to excruciating pain from discs fused together (again from the JRA).
Weighing her options and on the advice of a neurosurgeon, Kendra found other ways to manage the pain without surgery. Today she shares with WEOACH followers some of her favorite water exercises for Rheumatoid Arthritis!
WECOACH Music Primes the Brain for Better Exercise Results
Did you know that aside from song birds, humans are the only creatures that automatically feel the beat of a song?
Hip Senior Exercises for Whole Body Results
Sore back, knee or shoulder pain? At IAFC 2016, join me in my new workshop – Hip Senior Exercises in More Directions to experience how 6 directional, hip focused exercises deliver whole body results.
Holding the Pool Wall is not Just for Beginners
Holding the pool wall might not be known for advancing an exercise, but it should! Did you know that stability enhances mobility and with greater stability isolated muscle strengthening is possible? Think about a time when you’ve been nervous or scared. What does the...
Healing Sounds for Water Exercise
Have you ever considered the impact music has on your workout? In my group exercise classes, I noticed with certain music my students appeared disengaged while other times they were relaxed and smiling even when they were working really hard. Curious to know more...
9 Solutions for Cloudy Pool Water
Many aquatic professionals are intimidated by the complexity of pool water chemistry when in reality, it is not as complicated as it may seem. If water is cloudy, there is a serious problem, but clear water doesn’t necessarily mean safe water either. Every pool that...
Yoga Exercises for Back Pain
Tired of waking up with aches and pains? Yoga in the pool can help. Stretching in the aquatic environment is beneficial and can be practiced by individuals of all fitness levels. Buoyancy supports the body for better range of motion while moving against the natural...
Top 10 Reasons for Exercising in the Water
By: Mark Grevelding, Fitmotivation Founder WECOACH founder, Laurie Denomme and I have been friends and professional colleagues for more than 15 years. During these 15 years, we have both been dedicated to one mission: getting more people in the water and showing them...
Exercises for Osteoarthritis
When you have daily knee pain, it can make doing everything from walking to bending a chore. But did you know that water exercise is an effective treatment for the management of knee osteoarthritis and recommended by the Osteoarthritis Research Society International...
Meet the Coach: Laurie Denomme
Meet the Coach: Laurie Denomme Water. Moving against a resistance that is "just right." There is something calming about being in the water. It’s a place where I can go to do high intensity training or stretching in a way that is much different than on land—a place...
Got Knee Pain? Find the Real Problem
Siblings can be quick to tattle when parents are looking for the wrongdoer; I know this all too well because I have two. Sibilings can be quick to team up and make a loud and pointed declaration, “SHE DID IT. SHE DID IT!" however, it is they who might be the true...
AquaStretch After Knee Surgery
Increasing range of motion early and restoring flexibility after knee surgery is critical in returning to pain free function. To help get started on a path to improved flexibility, AquaStretch can help! This assisted stretch and myofascial release technique has proven...
3 Stretches Vital To A Morning Routine
Get up and go with three easy exercises! Whether you are at home or traveling, my favorite stretch routine can be used to reduce morning stiffness, reverse the effects of prolonged sitting or as a warm-up for any workout I'd like to invite you to try – pivot, plank...
Meet the Coach: Jeanmarie Scordino
What does "being healthy" mean to you? Last month you met team member Lori Sherlock, and this month, I’m excited to introduce Jeanmarie Scordino. Who is Jeanmarie Scordino? Jeanmarie’s credentials are extensive, but what I admire most is her creative eye...
Best Exercises for the Quads
Coach Jeanmarie Scordino has taught us about movement literacy and how to use understanding of movement basics and the physical laws of nature to get better exercise results. When asked why movement literacy is so important, Jeanmarie said: “Through examining the...
A Guide to Common Sense Exercising
Do you have movement literacy? You're probably scratching your head wondering what movement literacy is. We understand reading literacy and even math literacy. In fact, our schools spend the majority of the day ensuring our children have the ability to develop both....
Tips To Reduce Sugar
I have been on a low-sugar diet for health reasons for several months now. One of the things that I have learned is that it is not a quick fix! It is not an easy lifestyle, and the decision to go sugar free can be quite daunting. Sugar comes in many forms and that's...
Water Aerobics for Weight Loss
Our muscle of the month is the heart. You might be thinking the heart is an organ, rather than a muscle, but an organ is defined as “a part of an organism that is typically self-contained and has a specific vital function." A muscle is defined as “a bundle of fibrous...
HI-YO: Interval Training for ALL
From Tabata to Timmons, everyone has their own take on how to deliver high intensity interval workouts. There is a simple explanation as to why so many programs involve HIIT...it works! On land, this type of training is reserved for advanced exercisers. However, in...
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