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  If you are interested in joining the conference volunteer team or contributing, please contact CALA cala_aqua@mac.com . The CALA volunteer team goes "the extra mile" to make the event the great success it always is. Our volunteers are multi-talented, acting first and foremost as ambassadors for the CALA organization. There are benefits to volunteering. Contact CALA cala_aqua@mac.com to discuss the benefits.

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Charlene wrote this informative article on ABS in the CALA Wavelink Newsletter 2004. As instructors we continue to address ABS in almost all our classes. Download full articles at: https://www.calainc.org/Handouts/Participant_handouts/05%2006%20Ab_Obsession.pdf While is it essential for instructors to understand the  biomechanics of abdominal, core and back training, it is also somewhat ‘dangerous’ to focus on this region when leading or promoting fitness classes. As a part of the ‘whole fitness endeavour’, targetted conditioning of the trunk and core are essential. The educational opportunities provided to enhance understanding of effective design and delivery of exercises for this region are also of utmost importance. However, when the fitness industry obsesses about the abs and the core, we may be setting people up for failure. From an instructor perspective, consider how often you have been approached by  clients with the following concerns: (questions are in the article)

Click on READ MORE to view full graphic. If you would like to share your story, please pass it along to CALA. CALA love to share success stories. Your story can be about you, your facility or participants. CALA would like to share our Certified Aquafit Instructors success stories. The Kopansky Methodology is a total body holistic approach (Mind, Body & Spirit). Charlene would love to share you memories and testimonials. If you have a CALA success story that you would like to share, please send it along to CALA cala_aqua@mac.com Submission can be in text, video or pictures. Thank you for your contributions.  

Click on MORE to view video Katherine invites you to participate in the CALA Anatomy Workshop Series. There are no pre-requisites. Everyone is welcome to register. Sessions 1-6 are available as Independent Learning. Contact CALA to register cala_aqua@mac.com Download a copy of the CALA Scheduled Events http://www.calainc.org/Scheduled_Events/CALA%20Scheduled%20Events.pdf Registration Session 7 https://www.calainc.org/Scheduled_Events/2023/2023-06-04%20Anatomy%20Session%207%20Hip%20Adductors%20zoom%20Katherine%20input.pdf Registration form Session 8 https://www.calainc.org/Scheduled_Events/2023/2023-07-30%20Anatomy%20Session%208%20%20Glut%20Max%20&%20Hamstings%20ZOOM%20poster%20Katherine%20input.pdf Registration form Session 9 https://www.calainc.org/Scheduled_Events/2023/2023-08-27%20Anatomy%20Session%209%20%20Hip%20Flexors%20&%20Knee%20Extensors%20ZOOM%20Katherine%20Input.pdf Registration form Session 10 https://www.calainc.org/Scheduled_Events/2023/2023-08-27%20Anatomy%20S

Click on MORE to view the recording  Video of some memories from the CALA 2013 20th Anniversary Conference.  

Click on MORE to view the recording   Recording of a sample CALA Aqua Jogging Training  

Click on MORE to view recording - Sharing some of Charlene's pictures  

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