This Course Includes:

Course Objectives

  • How to establish who is (and is not) suited to participate in floating fitness training.

  • Movements that build strength, balance, and body awareness relevant to floating fitness technique.

  • Essential strategies to prepare participants for class.

  • Class design, flow, and exercise progressions.

  • Preparation to complete Level 1 or Level 2 certification - through AQXonFloats Practical Pool Training.

Tamara Colaizzi

Instructor Bio:

Tamara Colaizzi is a passionate movement motivator and committed mermaid! The founder of Blue Motion Fitness Inc. (https://www.bluemotionfitness.com/), Tamara offers a variety of training ON and in the water. Tamara is an AQX Master Trainer for aqua fitness leadership courses as well as the AQX AquaBility specialty certification course. She is the co-author and lead trainer for AQX AquaTots, and AQXonFloats. Helping people improve their quality of life through land and water fitness classes is her daily pursuit. Tamara is a regional innovator in both floating fitness and B-Board training. Summer months will find her on the lake, introducing SUP board training to her community. To find out more about Tamara's many activities, visit her website: www.bluemotionfitness.com

Tamara Colaizzi

AQX Master Trainer & Specialty Trainer

Course curriculum

    1. A - 1. Getting the Most From Your Course

      FREE PREVIEW
    2. A - 2. Who Should Take This Course?

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    3. A - 3. Basic Training Learning Objectives

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    4. A - 4. Who Should Participate in Floating Fitness Classes?

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    5. A - 5. Who Should NOT Participate in Floating Fitness Classes?

    6. A - 6. Falls WILL Happen! Water Confidence & Safety

    7. A - 6. AQXonFloats Training & Certification Pathway

      FREE PREVIEW
    8. A - 7. Float Selection Considerations

    9. A -8. AQXonFloats Terminology

    10. A - 9. Legal Stuff - A Must Read

    11. A - 10. Background and Acknowledgements

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    12. A -11. Quiz #1 - Introduction

    1. B - 0. Important Tip for Video Lessons (Read Text Below Video!)

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    2. B - 1. Power Posture on the Float

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    3. B - 2. Fitness Components Targeted by Exercises in this Part of the Course

    4. B - 3. Land-Based Exercises: Why, Where and How?

    5. B - 4. Balance Progressions

    6. B - 5. Balance Exercise Objectives

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    7. B - 6. Warm-up for Balance Training on Land

    8. B - 7. Balance Moves on Land

    9. B - 8. Land Exercises to Practice AQXonFloats Moves

    10. B - 9. Teaching Squats

    11. B - 9. How to Stand: Dryland Practice on a Mat

    12. B - 10. Quiz #2 Dry-land Prep for Floating Fitness

    1. C - 1. Pool Class Logistics - What to Consider

    2. C - 2. Pool Space and Water Depth

    3. C - 3. Tethering Options

    4. C - 4. Screening & Training Options for Participants

    5. C - 5. Mounting Your Float Chest Deep

    6. C - 6. Float Mount Tips in Deep Water

    7. C - 7. More About Safety and How to Fall off Your Float

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    8. C - 8. Building Confidence on the Float

    9. C - 9. Planning Exercises for Floating Classes

    10. C - 10. Quiz #3

    1. D - 1. Instructor Tips for Class & Program Preparation

    2. D - 2. Class Structure & Flow: Participant Progress

    3. D - 3. Warm-up Recommendations on the Float

    4. D - 4. Warm-up Activities

    5. D - 5. Standing Squats for Muscle Conditioning & Balance

    6. D - 6. Cardiovascular Exercise - Intro to Board Running

    7. D - 7. Board Running • Cardiovascular Work + Balance

    8. D - 8. Prone Running / Sprints

    9. D - 9. Quiz #4

    1. E - 0. About this Chapter

    2. E - 1. Quadruped Bird Dog • Core Work & Balance

    3. E - 2. Prone Plank from Knees and Toes

    4. E - 3. Teaching Transitions on the Float

    5. E - 4. Lateral Leg Raises Two Ways • Muscle Conditioning & Balance

    6. E - 5. Lateral Planks from Knees • Core & Balance

    7. E - 6. Lateral Planks from the Feet • Core & Balance

    8. E - 7. Supine Arm Options • Balance Progressions

    9. E - 8. Supine • Hip Bridges

    10. E - 9. Use of Elastic Resistance

    11. E - 10. Use of Paddles & Other Equipment

    12. E - 11. Quiz #5

    1. F - 1. Age Groups for Classes

    2. F - 2. AQXonFloats Practical Skills Training

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    3. F - 3. What's Next?

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About this course

  • $127.77
  • 58 lessons
  • 0.5 hours of video content