Aquatic fitness is not just for older adults or those with physical limitations. Water exercise is a proven fitness activity that is challenging and fun for all age groups and abilities. It offers reduced-impact options for group exercise, small-group fitness, and personal training. As the primary preparation resource for the certification exam of the Aquatic Exercise Association (AEA), Aquatic Fitness Professional Manual, Seventh Edition, is the most comprehensive resource to help you design and lead effective exercise sessions in the pool. With contributions from 17 industry experts, you will learn how to energize your teaching with techniques and programs based on many popular fitness formats, such as kickboxing, yoga, body sculpting, Pilates, walking and jogging, circuits, intervals, and sport-specific training. You'll also find updated research on shallow- and deep-water exercise, as well as new and revised content on the following: • Specialty equipment such as bikes, treadmills, and gym stations intended for the aquatic environment • The latest interval training techniques, including HIIT and Tabata • Water safety guidelines • Aquatics recommendations from organizations such as the Arthritis Foundation and the National Osteoporosis Foundation • Nutrition and weight management guidance that reflects the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans • Business and legal insights on compliance with insurance, music licensing, and the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) In addition, the Aquatic Fitness Professional Manual covers basic exercise science concepts, including exercise anatomy and physiology. The text reviews injuries, emergencies, and working with special populations. For those preparing for the AEA Aquatic Fitness Professional Certification exam, you'll find a detailed glossary and index, along with review questions at the conclusion of each chapter, to help you study. Nowhere else will you find the fitness applications and comprehensive programming you need in one convenient resource. The Aquatic Fitness Professional Manual contains essential foundational information on the components of physical fitness, group fitness teaching techniques, and the AEA Standards and Guidelines. Expand your teaching and career opportunities by cultivating the critical skills for leading safe, enjoyable, and effective aquatic exercise programs.

This is the definitive resource for individuals preparing for the AEA Aquatic Fitness Professional Certification exam and for anyone leading water exercise classes.

Parkinson's is progressive and we may not have a cure yet, but that is no reason to give up hope. Maintaining a physical exercise program will allow a person with Parkinson's to continue leading an active and independent lifestyle as long as possible. For the 1,000,000 Americans who have Parkinson's: Water Exercises for Parkinson's provides gentle and effective water exercises to maintain balance, strength, endurance, and flexibility thus providing a way to lessen the impact of the disease. The buoyancy and cushioning effect of the water allows for freedom of movement with just the right amount of resistance needed to achieve the desired results. For the families and friends of people with Parkinson's: Water Exercises for Parkinson's is designed to allow you to take an active part in helping your friend or loved one with Parkinson's. Each exercise describes a companion's role in assisting the person with Parkinson's so that the exercises are safe and effective. For therapists and exercise professionals: Water Exercises for Parkinson's can help you understand the disease and design exercise programs geared specifically towards people affected by this neurodegenerative condition. This book contains information on the various assessments and tools used when determining the physical capabilities of a person with Parkinson's, allowing you to design the most beneficial program for your client. Water Exercises for Parkinson's contains many individual exercises and five examples of exercise routines. It is richly illustrated so the reader can see all of the elements that go into an exercise program: equipment, warm-ups, stretching, aerobic exercises, strength exercises, balance exercises, exercises focusing on the abdominals, neck exercises, and cool downs. Included, also, is information on medications, vitamins and minerals, herbs, diet, and nutrition.

Suitable both for people setting out to be instructors and for seasoned professionals, this resource provides a guide to the scientific, instructional and professional knowledge required of group fitness instructors. Chapters include: exercise physiology; fundamentals of anatomy; biomechanics and applied kinesiology; nutrition and weight control; health screening; fitness testing and aerobic programming; teaching an aerobic class; special populations and health concerns; exercise and pregnancy; musculoskeletal injuries; emergency procedures; and legal and professional responsibilities.

This book is the definitive resource for individuals preparing for the AEA Aquatic Fitness Professional certification exam.

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This is the first book on aquatic therapy to offer a practical overview of the disciplines involved in aquatics and how they work together to fit the continuum of care. It will help physical therapists, occupational therapists, and other rehabilitation specialists understand how they can maximize resources, increase productivity, and improve clinical outcomes with aquatic therapy.