tion through her humor, enthusiasm and her
effervescent no-nonsense personality. She
serves on the Gold’s Gym Think Tank, is on
the Women in Fitness Association Board of
Directors and is a proud inductee into the
National Fitness Hall of Fame. Sara has left
an indelible mark on the fitness industry as
a whole. www.WATERinMOTION.com, www.
SCWfit.com, www.LiveStreamMANIA.com
WATERinMOTION® is a pre-choreographed,
quarterly-released group aqua exercise program
that refreshes the moves, music and
member experience every three (3) months
through a new choreography video, downloadable
55 minutes of music, complete
choreo booklet, flash cards and one (1) page
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ERY class!
their equipment on the pool edge or return it
to the bin from where it came. Remember,
chlorine and bromine act as a disinfectant
according to the CDC.
EXITING THE POOL
When it comes to exiting the pool area, it is
recommended that another door be used,
which is different from the one used to enter.
This will help prevent congestion should
another class be starting soon. It is recommended
that sufficient time between classes
is allowed for one group to end, leave the
locker room or pool area, and depart before
another class enters. If available, a separate
exit should be used since there is always
a safety exit for each pool. Often, this
door leads directly to a parking lot. If it is an
emergency exit or fire door, the alarm may
be turned off only during the departure of the
students.
HAVE FUN
Lastly, and most importantly, it is up to the
Instructor to create a comfortable environment
for the student. Guiding students into
the pool, to their exercise spot, and through
their workout in a confident manner is the
key. The class should be uplifting and fun
with enjoyable music choices and simple,
but challenging, choreography alternatives.
The club, the entire Staff and the Instructor
must work as a team to ensure and a safe,
effective, and enjoyable workout experience.
In summary, please find a checklist below to
help guide you through the reopening of your
pool during this pandemic:
1. Set Guidelines
2. Reservation System
3. Hot Tubs, Steam Rooms & Saunas
4. Entering the Gym
5. Masks for Members
6. Plastic Shield Masks for Instructors
7. Microphones & Windscreens
8. Traveling to & from the Pool
9. Clothing & Changing
10. Shoes & Towels
11. Locker Rooms
12. Labeling & Removing Masks
13. Entering the Pool & Social Distancing
14. Pool Markers & Setting Student Positions
15. Exercise Area
16. Confident Instructors & Patient Students
17. Choreography Choices
18. Avoid HIIT Training
19. Water Temperature
20. Air Temperature & Air Circulation
21. Aqua Equipment
22. Exiting the Pool
23. Have Fun
Whether your facility has re-opened or has
plans to re-open, these guidelines and tips
are a smart way to keep your members
healthy, safe, and loyal to you and your club.
Sara, CEO of SCW Fitness
Education and WA-
TERinMOTION®, is a visionary
leader that has
transformed the fitness
education community. A
successful business owner
and advisor, she is a
keynote speaker, published author, podcast
presenter and sought-after industry trail-blazer.
Sara has a unique ability to share her passion
and devotion towards fitness educa-
SCW is an internationally recognized educational
organization that provides handson
certifications and continuing education
courses and conventions to fitness professionals
in multiple disciplines nationwide.
For the past 35 years, Personal Trainers,
Group Exercise Instructors, Small Group
Training Leaders, Aquatic Exercise Professionals,
Cycling Instructors, Mind-Body Experts,
Sport-Specific Training Educators, and
many more have obtained their certification
through SCW. This outstanding Family of
Leaders also supports Managers, Directors,
and Owners of clubs and facilities nationwide
with our Business Leadership Summit
and sessions. As the largest conference
leader in the world, MANIA® offers eight Professional
Training Conventions annually in
Washington, D.C., California (San Francisco),
Florida (Orlando), Atlanta, Dallas, Midwest
(Chicago), and Boston—and now, online too!
SCW serves over 8,000 health and wellness
professionals at our events, and we reach
more than 300,000 virtually through our SCW
OnDemand program, Online Certifications
and Continuing Education Credit (CEC) programming
options. Watch for our FREE Webinars
that continue to drive the business of
fitness forward.
SCW Fitness Education has been in business
for 35 years and is the largest provider
of continuing education conferences in the
world focusing on Group Fitness and Personal
Training with an emphasis on execution,
leadership and management.
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