Handouts/Research

Aquafitness

• Magical Properties of Water
• Choreography
• Cues
• Music

Choreography

• Aquafit Exercises 1

• Aqua Choreography 

• Adapt Tai Chi  
• AI CHI
• Aqua Yoga – Part 1
• Aqua Yoga – Part 2
• Art of Movement   
• Aqua Wizzardy
• CALA Exercises 
• Cardio Focus  
• Choreography
• Cues - fun word search
• Cues - Non-Verbal 
• Deep Water 
• Deep Water - Maxing Out 
• Deep/Chest Deep    
• Deep Water Walking & Wheeling 
• Circuit Training 
• Class Design 50+ 
• Class Format Ideas 
• Deep Water Choreography
• Hand Positions  
• Interval Training
• KickBox Part 1
• KickBox Part 2
• KickBox Part 3
• KickBox Part 4
• KickBox Moves 

• Muscle Focus

• March on Water part 1
• March on Water part 2
• March on Water part 3
• Movement on Land–Water 
• Muscle class
• Pilates, Aqua Adapted 
• Sample Routine   
• Stretching Focus  
• Stabilization and Sensibility
• Tethered Training

• The ABS Obsession

• TOP 10 AQUA AB EXERCISES

• Warm-Up Tips
• Winning Warm-ups 
• Water’s Healing Properties
• Water Running Stretches 
• Water Running Cues 
• Water Running part 1 
• Water Running part 2 
• Water Running Part 3
• Water Running Part 4
• Water Running - Low Impact 
• Water Running Participant Handout
• Water Yoga - The Bow Pose

• What Can Water Running Do For Me?

• Mise en forme sans pareille Partie 1
• Mise en forme sans pareille Partie 2
• Class Format Ideas
• Use of Music  

WaveLink Newsletter

• Earlier newsletters are not available
• Issue 25  
• Issue 26  
• Issue 27  
• Issue 28  
• Issue 29  
• Issue 30-31 (double)
• Issue 34 
• Issue 35-36 (double)
• Issue 37
• Issue 38  
• Issue 39  
• Issue 40-41  (double)
• Issue 42-43  (double)
• Issue 44-45 final issue
• Issue 32  
• Issue 33 

Anatomy / Physiology

• Anatomy 101 Rhomboid Major and Minor 
• Body 1 - Bone 
• Body 2 - Muscle  
• Body 3 - Joint  
• Body 4 - Connect

• Exercising the Lower Body Muscles in Water2012 by Katherine Preston 

• Exercising The Upper Body Muscles in Water 2012 by Katherine Preston 

• Stabilization Sensibility Potential for shoulder injuries with Aquatic Exercise
• The ABS OBSESSION:  The need for a BALANCED WORKOUT
• Vertical Water Training Wins Big Points in  The Fight Against Obesity Comparative Efficacy of Water and Land Treadmill Training for Overweight or Obese Adults
• When exercising in water, I sometimes feel a pinch at my tailbone. What am I doing wrong?
• Potential For Shoulder Injuries 

• Spinal Stenosis

Equipment

• Mat usage  
• Belts 
• Don't be a dumbbell (barbells floats
• Gloves  
• Resistance Training

Health and Nutrition

• Detoxification-April is cleansing month

Participant and Instructor Safety

• Dealing with Pool Temperature 
• Drinking Water  
• Do you know when your participants are having medical problems  
• In Over Your Head
• Instructor Save Thyself
• Wearing the Correct Support in the Water 
• Why 45 Minutes
• Land vs Water
• Hearing - Loud noise

Rehabilitation

• Info for people with arthritis who want to exercise in water
• Aqua Arthritis Exercise    
• Arthritis Recreational Exercises 

• Aqua Arthritis - A Magical Partnership

• Water Walking People with Arthritis

• Cardiac Rehabilitation Part 1  
• Cardiac Rehabilitation Part 2  
• Cardiac Rehabilitation Part 3
• Better Backs Pt2  
• Better Backs Pt3
• Better Backs Pt4
• Better Backs Pt5
• Better Backs Pt 6
• Diabetes and Exercise 

• Importance of the neck and upper back positioning in overall health

• Mom's Boot Camp - Rehabilitation 

• Osteoporosis  
• Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness 

• Multiple Sclerosis and Aquafitness Classes

• Fibromyalgia 
• Spondylitis - Aquatic Exercises 
• The Vulnerable Knee  
• Water’s Healing Properties
• What movements can a participant with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome do  

Rob Duncan's submissions:

• New Research Reveals How Long to Sit  pdf (Oct 2015)

• Connecting the Past and the Future: Verdun Bourdon 

• Leg cramps during Aquafit

• Early Aquatic Therapy Justified for Post Surgery -Rob Duncan
• Aquatic Resistance Training on Mobility Limitation (Oct 2011) doc
• Group aquatics and MS (October 2011) doc 
• Exercise and arthritis (October 2011) doc  
• Aquatic Training and Volley Ball Physical Function docx (August 2011)
• Endothelial Dysfunction and Benefits of Water  pdf (August 2011)
• Addressing Health- Related Issues: Training on Land vs. Training in Water pdf (June 14, 2011)
• Spinal Stenosis pdf (April 24, 2011)
• CALA Presents Fundamental and Essential Alignment Verbal / Visual Cues:  Power Posture
• Study Water and Cerebral Palsy  pdf
• Diabetes and Exercise pdf (May 14, 2011)
• Water Resistance Training doc
• Progressive Resistance Training Can Build Muscle, Increase Strength as We Age doc
• Bone Mineral Density and Aquatic Exercise. docx
• Extra Benefit of Water-based Exercises pdf Feb/2011
• Exercise Intensity pdf   doc 
• Falks Study TibiaFibula pdf
• Vertical Traction and Back Pain doc  pdf 

Articles

• Exercise Intensity Apr/09

• Study Water and Cerebral Palsy Apr/10

• Extra Benefit of Water-based Exercises Rob Duncan Feb/2011

• Voice Coaching for Fitness Leaders  Sept 28 2025

• The latest research, out of India, proves what we know about the effectiveness of Vertical Water Training: The Charlene Kopansky Method! Feb/2011

• 7 reasons to try aquafit You don't have to be a senior citizen to get a great workout from aquafit. Get in the pool and give it a try! Apr/2015

Participant Questionnaires

• Participant Questionnaire information is available at the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology web site
• Participant Questionnaire PAR-Q (Français)
• PARmed-X (required if answer yes to any question on PAR-Q (Français)
• PARmed-X for PREGNANCY (Français)

Miscellaneous 

• Benefits of Aquafitness

• Buoyancy 

• Creating a Centre of Excellence 
• Drink Water - Why
• General Aquafit Tips  
• FAQ About CALA 
• High Expectation - Natal 

• How to get men to participate in Aquafit classes

• InFATuation  
• Leg cramps during Aquafit
• Market Aquafitness Brochure
• New Participant Guidelines  
• Music Means Business

• Older Adults

• Program Perfection 
• Personal Trainer  

• Resistance

• SOCAN
• Smiles  
• Smile While You Sweat   
• Sprit Soars  

• Splash Sensation: For Pool Administrators and Programmers

• 12 Days of Christmas  
• The Truth About Aerobic Conditioning In The Water  
• The Story of the Seahorse
• Top Deck on Deck Skills
• Talking   

• Upper and Lower Deck- How to Fine Tune Your Movements

• Water’s Healing Properties

• Working with Older Adults

• The 5th Discovery Vitality Fitness Convention: 28 February – 1 March 2008, Vodaworld, Johannesburg Key Note: Swimming at the Geographic North Pole, Lewis Gordon Pugh

  • Learn more about Lewis Gordon Pugh

• Pool closed during Aquafit Class times poster  doc (shows no times)  doc (shows times)  pdf (shows no times)