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can be a very effective tool for elevating heart rate. To achieve this, faster movements are necessary, which means that the noodle is required to push through water at greater speeds. The depth at which the noodle is held will determine how quickly it can move through the water. The deeper the noodle is submerged, the slower the action, and the greater the focus, therefore, on strength. Conversely, the shallower the noodle is held, the faster the exercise can be performed. To encourage participants to move at the desired speed, indicate that they need to keep up with the speed at which you are teaching the exercise. Moving at a specific tempo with the music helps participants realise the depth at which they need to hold the noodle in order to keep up and thus move the noodle at a speed that will effectively induce a cardiovascular response. Watch this video! Give the fingers a break! Participants often over-grip the noodle, resulting in muscular fatigue in the fingers, hands, wrist and forearm muscles. Provide participants with opportunities to release the fingers and rest the overworked muscle by: • using a buoyancy-assisted move that allows the noodle to float while performing a lower limb or stabilisation activity • including exercises in which the noodle supports the body and the arms are allowed to move freely • teaching participants to not hold the noodle too firmly or continuously, and encouraging them to use their palms or bodyweight to assist with controlling the noodle. Watch Marietta demonstrate the versatility of the noodle in the online version of this article at fitnessnetwork.com.au/resources-library/noodle-suped Supe up your noodle moves and you can deliver an innovative workout that elevates your participants’ strength gains and cardio fitness. Marietta Mehanni is an award winning presenter, a highly respected instructor mentor and an Australian Fitness Network Ambassador with over 20 years’ experience teaching and presenting group exercise. mariettamehanni.com UR ! T O IALS U C O AB SPE K Y S A THL N MO OH! Magazine It's the member magazine your club (and members) always wanted – for FREE! With articles from celebrity chef Pete Evans, Michelle Bridges, Paul Taylor, Joanna McMillan and lots more industry experts, your members will be wowed by the calibre of authors writing for your club, and the quality of information provided every month. Distribute the magazine exactly as is FOR FREE or, from as little as $99 per issue, you can pay to customise it to include your branding. EXCLU SIVE NETWO RK ME MBER DISCO UNTS ON CUSTO MISAT ION! FOR FULL DETAILS visit ohmagazine.com.au or phone Analee Matthews on 0411 314 503. 44 | NETWORK WINTER 2014