"The
Foundations of Vertical Water Training - The Kopansky
Method Pre-Requisite Course and the Group Aqua Fitness
Specialty Training and Certification Course have been
launched in Ontario and Alberta thus far. All other
provinces continue to use the CALA Combined Foundations
of Fitness Theory and Aquafitness Leadership Training
Course, Part 1 & Part 2. Any person who has
completed the CALA Combined Foundations course, is not
required to complete the Vertical Water Training Course
or the Group Aqua Fitness Specialty Course."
Aquafitness
CALA Standards Are High
qua classes should not be mistaken as “easy”
nor should you think you are not going to get wet.
Water is very suitable for all fitness levels,
young and old.Whether you are
coming back from an injury or are looking for an environment that surrounds you,
literally, with resistance.
No swimming skills arenecessary for
shallow class but it is essential that you are able to tread water for deep classes.
Your flotation belt will help you stay upright but is not a life saving device.
Best
time to exercise is in the morning. Your best time is what fits into your
schedule
Aquafit is
performed in the pool so be prepared to get splashed and wet.
Why people
enjoy aquafitness
Relaxing,
social, safe, gratifying and feels great
Involves
low to non-weight bearing exercises
Work
hard but you don’t hurt after
Easy
to stand in water
Able
to work within own limitations
Motivating
music
Not
embarrassing–everyone equal in the water
You
can pick the type of class you enjoy
Great
to be a part of a class
How
many classes can I take?
One
or two to start - monitor how your feel
Gradually
add more and continue to monitor how you feel
It
is suggested that you alternate cardio and muscle in order to give the
muscle time to recover
Work
the body in different ways by taking a variety of classes if they are
available
If
classes become to easy, consider increasing how hard you work
CALA
exceeds Provincial and National Standards and Guidelines
for Aquafitness and Related Leadership Training Courses
and Certification. Credits
are granted for CALA courses, workshops and conferences with many provincial,
national and international organizations.
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Relaxing,
social, safe, gratifying and feels great
