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 certification - through the AQXonFloats Practical Pool Course.

Tamara Colaizzi

Instructor Bio:

Tamara is the founder of Blue Motion Fitness Inc. She is an AQX Trainer for aqua fitness leadership courses as well as AquaBility. ​Tamara 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 Trainer, Specialty Trainer

Course curriculum

  • 01

    A. Introduction

  • 02

    B. AQXonFloats Land Exercises

    • 1. Intro to AQXonFloats Land Exercises + Power Posture

    • 2. Fitness Components Targeted by Exercises in this Course

    • 3. Where and How?

    • 4. Balance Exercise Objectives

      FREE PREVIEW

    • 5. Warm-up

    • 6. Warm-up PDF

    • 7. Balance Moves on Land

    • 8. Land Exercises to Mimic AQXonFloats Moves

    • 9. Dryland Practice on a Float: Mount • Stand • Dismount

    • Quiz #1
  • 03

    C. Water Strategies

    • 1. Preparing for AQXonFloats Pool Classes

    • 2. Managing Floats & Tethering Options

    • 3. Will I Get My Hair Wet?

    • 4. Solo Poolside Mount & Dismount

    • 5. Float Mounts in the Water

    • 6. Float Mount in Chest Deep Water

    • 7. Float Mount in Deep Water

    • 8. Safely Falling Off Your Float

      FREE PREVIEW

    • 9. Building Confidence on the Float

    • 10. Best Exercises for Floating Classes

    • Quiz #2
  • 04

    D. Exercise Considerations

    • 1. Group Class Design

    • 2. Class Flow & Participant Progress

    • 3. Warm-up Recommendations on the Float

    • 4. Warm-up Activities

    • 5. Standing Squats for Muscle Conditioning & Balance

    • 6. Cardiovascular Exercise - Intro to Board Running

    • 7. Board Running • Cardiovascular Work + Balance

    • 8. Prone Running / Sprints

    • Quiz #3
  • 05

    E. Muscle Conditioning Exercises

    • 1. Quadruped Bird Dog • Core Work & Balance

    • 2. Prone Plank from Knees and Toes

    • 3. Changing Positions on the Float • Flexibility • Balance • Strength

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

    • 5. Lateral Planks from Knees • Core & Balance

    • 6. Lateral Planks from the Feet • Core & Balance

    • 7. Supine Arm Options • Balance Progressions

    • 8. Supine • Hip Bridges

    • 9. Use of Elastic Resistance

    • 10. Use of Paddles & Other Equipment

    • Quiz #4
  • 06

    F. Completing Your AQXonFloats Training

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