TRAINING - Proper form is key to particpants experiencing maximum benefit from each exercise
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Inspiration- Please continue to do your part so everyone can stay safe and healthy
Please continue to think of others. Your actions affect everyone not only you.
Aqua Safety Mat - how to take care of it
Remember to take care of your safety mat. The mat is very durable but if you do not take care of it, it may not last as long as you would like.
Handout - Dealing with Pool Temperature
Download a copy of the handout www.calainc.org/Handouts/Participant_handouts/Dealing with Pool Temperature.pdf
Instructor Pool Deck Safety
use your chair to demonstrate Stand on your safety mat wear appropriate footwear refrain from walking on wet deck restrict the amount of jumping you do ladies, wear appropriate breast support keep hair out of your face wipe sweat from your face frequently drink water frequently throughout the class wear appropriate cooling clothing be aware of over heating
Instructors: Save Thyself
I might be biased, but I strongly believe that CALA certified aquafitness professionals offer the best in leadership. Participants love being the focus of our attention: they respond with enthusiasm and delight when they are educated about what they are doing, why they are doing it, and how to best achieve results. We as leaders have to meet the highest standard in the industry in order to call ourselves 'CALA Certified. "' "Yes, yes," you are saying, "so what's your point?" I am writing this because I want you to be a great aquafitness leader, well into your dotage. I want to see aged, happy, healthy aquafitness leaders motivating participants for years to come. At the present time, I feel that acute injuries, repetitive strain, and burnout are taking their toll. Many leaders express concern over working long, hard hours in a hot, chlorine-filled, and humid environment. These are real issues that need to be addressed. Our participants e...