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feet to the floor of the pool. This will
allow them to perform the move more
powerfully and use more energy.
2 3
4 5
Weighted – Although the basic reach
in the base move of this exercise is quite
light, the double arm flat palm push
makes for an effective weighted move,
the challenge of which can be further
increased by performing it standing on
one leg.
Your turn
Brainstorm some ideas for adapting
aqua moves that you always perform
in the same way, and then try out the
reinvigorated versions for yourself in
the water. Be sure to ask your class
participants how they find the changes
to the moves.
Always keep your participants in mind
when adding new ideas to your class.
Some classes will enjoy and appreciate
a change in arms, legs and direction
all at once, for others you will need to
carefully introduce new exercises one
layer at a time, giving them time to learn
and master each development before
embarking on the next stage.
Claire Sawatzky
Claire is an energetic and
innovative group exercise and
aqua instructor. Her background
in sports science and her
passion for sharing her knowledge have led
to her fitness presenting on TV, in educational
DVDs and at national conferences.
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} Aqua fit for life! (with Tamara Vella & Stacey Dolliver) • A1V
} Just aqua your age! (with Tamara Vella & Stacey Dolliver) • B3X
} Aqua choreography to the max (with Tamara Vella & Stacey Dolliver) • C1V
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