Fitmotivation Aqua Fitness Blog

Enjoy a special collaboration between Fitmotivation and Zumba® that allows subscribers to experience the magic, moves and music of Aqua Zumba®. Aqua Zumba® Explore Splash with Richard Gormley is a 30-minute master class designed to expose instructors to the flavor of international rhythms and dance choreography.

Take away a 10-move circuit that can be performed with or without equipment. Upper Body Cardio Circuit can easily be added into any of your regular aqua fitness classes. The video features the same 10-move cardio circuit performed four times with different equipment.

HIIT and Run with AquaGym Fitness founder, Stephanie Newberry, is a water fitness instructor video that combines combat-inspired HIIT segments with water running.

Aqua Alphabet 2 is an alphabet-themed water fitness class that showcases another round of 26 aquatic exercises. Aquatic fitness instructors can teach this fun class format in both deep and shallow water.

AquaGym Trifecta with Stephanie Newberry and the AquaGym Fitness team is a full body aqua fitness workout that features a trifecta of cardio and muscular endurance for upper body, core and lower body. This aqua class can be taught in both deep and shallow water.

Let your class members know that a Tsunami is coming. Stephanie Newberry with AquaGym Fitness is back with another fast-paced interval-style workout. Tsunami 6 features 50 -minutes of high intensity exercise that includes six waves of action. Each Tsunami Wave is timed for 6 minutes with ladder timing (:10 :20 :30 :40 :50 :60 :50 :40 :30 :20 :10). Deep or shallow, get your students to high ground because big waves are coming and they are bringing big results.

Fluid Magic is a 50-minute shallow water aquatic fitness format that includes six movement sequences that begin with a base move and then flow with dynamic flexibility, muscle conditioning, Pilates-inspired movement, yoga stretching and arthritis exercises. Abra Cada bra! Cast a spell of agelessness upon your class participants with a magical potion of movement that will improve their joint mobility, strength and muscular flexibility.

Take away four fitness routines for your classes or your personal workouts. Fit To Go is a 45 exercise video that is broken into four training segments that target strength, joint mobility, core and muscular flexibility.

Strike and Kick with Kelly Bullard is a 45-minute aquatic fitness class format that includes kickboxing cardio combos that alternate two moves, a punch for upper body and a kick for lower body. Each 5-minute combination alternates the two moves for three timed rounds, and then both exercises are combined for a 90-second kickboxing cardio challenge.

Deep HIIT & Strength with Melissa Plumeau is a deep-water fitness video that is designed to promote both stamina and strength. This deep aquafit class features a circuit format that alternates high intensity interval training (HIIT) with lower intensity total body strength segments. A flotation belt and the water’s resistance are the only equipment you need.

Up down Chair Exercise is a 30-minute intermediate to advanced fitness routine that utilizes a chair for aerobic exercise, core training and a couple of Tabata rounds. The exercise action flows continuously with an up and down challenge that strengthens lower body muscles and improves balance.

High intensity interval training (HIIT) is a popular class format, however aquatic fitness instructors should be mindful of blending HIIT with other programming so that class members experience optimal fitness results. Aerobic Intervals with Stephanie Thielen is a 15-minute water fitness instructor video that features several intervals of moderate intensity aerobic training.