Fitmotivation Aqua Fitness Blog

Join Richard Gormley for Sink or Swim, a 20-minute express video that showcases the Norwegian 4x4 HIIT protocol. With longer work and recovery cycles, the goal is to exercise at near maximum intensity during continuous 4-minute work cycles.

Treat your class members to a deep water circuit challenge. Join Mushi Harush for Deep Energy, a water fitness class format that features several circuits that include 5 exercises, each targeting a different fitness goal.

Unlimited Intervals with Jackie Lebeau is a 50-minute class template that showcases different ways to vary up your interval classes for improved results. This class can be taught in both deep and shallow water and includes the use of a pool noodle.

The inspiration for Seated Intervals was my desperate desire to come up with new material for my chair class. This chair exercise routine features interval training that alternates 60-second cycles of seated cardio with 60-second cycles of joint mobility.

Get ready to explore the Pyramids of the Deep. Deep Pyramids with Jackie Lebeau is the go-to routine she uses when she teaches or subs deep water classes. This class template combines aerobic add-on combinations with interval training designed with pyramid timing.

Get ready to break out the noodles and add some fitness and fun in your aqua classes. Pool Noodle Fitness & Fun with Mushi Harush is an aquatic fitness instructor video that features an epic collection of noodle exercises.

In-Home Mobilize and Stretch is designed for studio and at-home use and features 20 minutes of both arthritis exercises to hydrate the joints and stretches to keep the muscles flexible.

Helping your class participants keep their joints supple and their muscles flexible will help them move better, feel better and live better. Pool Mobilize and Stretch combines joint mobility and muscular flexibility for all the major joints and muscle groups.

Ready to try something different in your classes, small-group sessions or personal training? Try using a towel for drag resistance. Join Mushi Harush for Towel Power, a 25-minute aquatic fitness instructor video that demonstrates a variety of exercises that can be done with a simple exercise towel, including movements for muscle conditioning, cardio, stretching and more.

Get ready to roll out the No-Bounce Challenge in your classes. Joint Friendly High Low with Jackie Lebeau is a 50-minute aquatic fitness class designed entirely with grounded moves that are high on intensity and low on impact.

H2O Neurobics with Dr. Lori Sherlock is a 25-minute aquatic fitness instructor video that features movement patterns designed to improve brain health. Combining both brains and brawn, these shallow water movement patterns stimulate neural activity and improve cognitive function.

Instructed deep or shallow, Depth Charge with Melissa Plumeau is an explosive 50-minute water exercise circuit that fuses cardio and strength. Targeting upper body, lower body, core and more, this format will help your class members improve cardio and muscular endurance. This circuit uses noodles, hand buoys and the water’s resistance.