Aquafit is for men
Be creative in your
thinking.
1.
Get a number of men of
varying ages and abilities together (ex: personal trainers, club staff, life
guards) and video a men’s only class. You could do something more sports
oriented such as a Boot Camp or Aqua Kick Box class and/or a general
class. Keep the intensity at a level that demonstrates Aquafitness is a
great workout. Make sure you have permission from everyone in the class
to tape the session. Make sure you advise the group that this video taped
class is for marking purposes. At the end of the class interview some of
the men and include their interviews in the video. During registration
have the video playing where people can see it. If you have a web site,
have the video available on line along with the interviews.
2.
Invite the running team
to the pool and video tape or just conduct a class. Demonstrate the value
of water running as a cross training tool for the running team. Implant
the idea they could do the Water Running during rehab or bad weather.
3.
Do number 2 for other
sports teams at your facility or invite neighbourhood or school teams to
participate in a class.
4.
Hold a singles/couples/family/father
son/father daughter class with a gathering/function after the class.
5.
Hold a baseball game
and follow the game with an Aquafit Class. Maybe the game could be men
vs. women or mixed teams.
6.
Contact corporations
and arrange an Aquafit class as part of their Wellness Orientation Program.
7.
Arrive early and start
talking to the men who swim before your class. Extend them an invitation
to join the class. If you ask enough times, you might just get them to say
yes. Maybe get some young ladies to invite the men. Whatever
works. A little personal attention goes a long way. Consider
inviting the men who arrive early for their swim. Rather than waiting on
deck for the class to finish, they could join the class.
8.
Create a men's only
class. Maybe some men don't want to be caught doing Aquafit. Once
they understand how challenging the classes can be, they may join the regular
classes.
9.
Sometimes the timing of
the class doesn't work. Classes at 9:30 am are usually filled with
nonworking and retired ladies. The young men have gone to
work. Maybe a 7:00am class is what you need. Maybe joining a class
of their age group is the answer.
10. Introduce Aqua Personal training - and gradually convince the person to
do join an Aquafit class.
11. Find articles that show elite males participating in Aquafitness.
(ex: Canadian football, triathlons, soccer teams)
12.
Create a program of
multiple different classes that rotate - this way each time they come it isn't
the same old thing. Suggestions might be:
Week 2 Triathlon
Week 3
Cycling (may be great during the Tour De France)
Week 4 Upper Body
concentration
Week 5 Abs and
Lower Body
Week 6 General
Class
Week 7 Water
Running
Week 8 Deep water
only
Week 9 Shallow
only
Week 10 Sports Drills
Week 11 Crazy
T-shirt and hat class - use some wild music - and have give aways
Week 12 Liquid
weight room
Ask them which type of class they preferred and introduce a regular time
for that type of class.
Ask if they have other ideas for a class such as: preparing for
golf
14. Once you get the men - introduce a class that
concentrates on core and balance. Help improve their posture and
coordination.
15. Get more male Aquafit instructors at your location. Maybe you
could hold a CALA course for all the Male lifeguards and other fitness male
instructors. They may consider certification if the class is oriented
towards males.
16. We know men like to challenge each other so if you had 6 active men in
the class, the water may be a bit too turbulent for the other
participants. This is one reason a male only class is great. They
can all go crazy and not bother anyone.
17. Use music that men might relate to.
They may prefer more current music rather than oldies.
18. Hold a marathon Aquafit Class to raise money for a specific
organization. Encourage everyone to
participate.
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