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CALA is currently assembling the list of training for the 2024 calendar. Keep an eye open for the training your are looking for. If you do not see the training you are looking for, please contact CALA cala_aqua@mac.com to discuss your training requirements. Consider hosting your training requirements at your facility. CALA will customize training to meet your facilities requirements. You can download the current list of scheduled events by downloading the CALA Scheduled Events https://www.calainc.org/Scheduled_Events/CALA%20Scheduled%20Events.pdf A list of some of the past workshops offered by CALA is available at https://www.calainc.org/Workshops/CALA_workshops.htm The list may give you some ideas. CALA also certification training. Vertical Water - prerequisite for all certifications Group Aquafitness Water Running Ai Chi Pre post Natal Liquide Barre Healing Waters Post Rehabilitations Kick Box Hydro Rider (Healing Waters and Recreational) Aqua Infused Yoga There are other cer...

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...

Katherine continues to deliver her well received informative CALA Anatomy Series which includes theory and extensive practical that you will be able to bring to your Aquafit Class. The objectives of the workshop are: 1) Become familiar with the muscles associated with the Posterior Hip and Posterior Thigh: names, location and joint actions in their role as prime movers. 2) Learn specific CALA Base Movement sequences that activate the main muscles of the Posterior Hip and Posterior Thigh. 3) Practice stretching to elongate the Hamstrings and Gluteus Maximus muscles in both chest-deep and deep water. 4) Adapt exercises and stretches to accommodate participants with common conditions. Sessions 1 thru 5 are now available for Independent Study. Session 6 will be offered on Zoom in May and Session 7 in June 2023. Download registration form https://www.calainc.org/Scheduled_Events/2023/2023-07-30%20Anatomy%20Session%208%20%20Glut%20Max%20&%20Hamstings%20ZOOM%20poster%20Katherine%20input...

Download registration form  https://www.calainc.org/Scheduled_Events/2023/2023-06-04%20Anatomy%20Session%207%20Hip%20Adductors%20zoom%20Katherine%20input.pdf  

Building a combination using CALA movement bank.  click on more to view recording  

Anatomy Series Session 5 poster  

2023 Anatomy Series Workshop Schedule  

Recording:  Jaye Graham presentation on glute amnesia syndrome (dead butt syndrome)