TAKE YOUR TRAINING NEXT LEVEL
aquatic fitness & hydrotherapy
SPLASH INTO AQUATIC RESISTANCE
strength • speed • flexibility • cardio • endurance
aquatic fitness & hydrotherapy
Welcome to AQUAFITSRQ where we take a concierge-style approach using the latest technology, techniques, and equipment for our clients, letting our experience and science lead the way.
The dynamic benefits of hydrostatic pressure, along with buoyancy & viscosity, make the water the utmost effective and safest way to strengthen and help build force production, not just for older people but for everyone.
With over 35 years of combined experience, our dynamic duo brings passion, knowledge, levity, and expertise. We prescribe by our five C's; Capable, Confident, Comfortable, Compassionate, and Courteous.
why we're different
AQUAFITSRQ
EXPERIENCE
WE TRAVEL TO YOU
No need to leave the comfort of your home we've worked in many; along with, condos, hi-rises, spas, country clubs, schools, 5-star hotels, and more, and we’ll create a unique experience utilizing the layout in your pool.
We take our guidance and movement from science, studies on hydrostatic pressure, low-load BFR-RE, Advanced Resistance Training Techniques, and oscillation exercises and apply them with a holistic humane healing approach. The positive vibe of being in the water should resonate on so many frequencies when we apply these techniques.
SCIENCE & HEALING
Our priority is making a personal connection, keeping things light, educational, sometimes goofy, and topical, with what brings us together. We want you to leave with a smile and a sense of accomplishment, from your experience and effort in the water.
OUR APPROACH
more about our services
We offer more than any commercial fitness center or pool can for private, small-group, and large aqua classes. We offer one-on-one hydrotherapy; functional fitness and coming soon, water workshops, with a variety of themed aqua classes catering to different fitness levels and niches.
DIVERSE TRAINING
We’ve successfully worked with hundreds of clients individually & in groups, applying various modalities, and just as everyone is unique, so too are their goals. Our goal? To help you achieve results and enjoy every minute of it.
PROVEN TECHNIQUES
altering the direction of your hands (up, sideways & down), activates different muscles when doing the same exercise
subtle variations
HERE'S WHAT OUR PRIVATE CLIENTS SAY
"I can't say enough how AquaFit has made a difference in everyday life. The exercises have increased my range of motion and flexibility and made it so much easier to deal with my arthritic hip. Highly Recommend"
- Louis Levin
"Stuart worked with me in the pool 3x a week while I was in Sarasota Heights, he is an excellent Aquatic Therapist. Skilled, knowledgeable, careful, sensitive, caring, and excellent company. He helped me a great deal, and I highly recommend him."
- Peter Parcher
highly effective core strength exercise, using a noodle and balance that works your lower back, arms, legs and obliques
shallow or deep
range of motion • coordination • core • balance
Increase strength, endurance, core, cardio, balance, flexibility, and range of motion (ROM) using an assortment of resistance, tempo, intensity, and duration.
aquatic fitness
Aquatic fitness training is highly adaptable in multiple drag resistance modalities including oscillation training; increase strength, speed, agility, and explosiveness; low-load BFR for muscle growth, and supplemental benefits on cardio and pain; aqua yoga for stretching, balance, breathing, mindfulness and much more.
fast-twitch / oscillition is not easy
AQUAFITSRQ
general health & fitness
obesity, asthma, high blood pressure, fibromyalgia, osteoporosis, cellulitis, edema, macromastia, arthritis
post-operative or physical therapy (no assistance in/out of the pool)
sports specific training (tennis, golf, hockey, basketball, football, boxing, martial arts & more)
athletic performance (explosive strength, power & speed)
pre- / post-natal
aquatic fitness is excellent for
fun, social & competitive (for Karen)
Aquatic Fitness is available for private training or in small groups of up to six
not sure?
targeted motivation
seeing the energy disbursement
when exerting helps you push
white water = burning calories
High energy, social, engaging, and fun our water workshops are niche-driven, so different strokes for different folks. Some of what we have on the menu.
water aerobics
flotation meditation
preggo allegro
noodles with nelle
fast-twitch muscle
booster boogie with stu
water yoga
sign up & let us know which workshops you are interested in
WORKSHOPS
Fitness Training
Duration: 45-50 minutes
let's get wet
COMING SOON
enjoy a preview of nelle's noodle opa demo
(make sure to play with sound)
hydrotherapy
Personal one-on-one attention working clients with mobility issues.
Functional Fitness, help for joint replacement, back surgery, post-operative physical therapy, acute & chronic circulation, joint and/or muscle weakness and pain, balance, tendonitis, sports hernia, groin strain, frozen shoulder, stroke survivors, burn victims, autism, Parkinson's, spinal stenosis, and more.
Please consult with your physician before inquiring about hydrotherapy
AQUAFITSRQ
Benefits of Hydrotherapy:
less pain and impact on joints, muscles, & ligaments with increased activity
increase circulation, strength, balance, activity tolerance, cardio endurance
reduced swelling & inflammation
gradual return to walking, running, steps, and/or jumping
reduction of developing compensatory patterns with walking gait
gradual return to activity at full body weight
overall better independent health and quality of life
not sure?
Hydrostatic pressure acts as a compression sleeve, it is like nature's supportive hug—it's the pressure exerted by the fluid in all directions on submerged objects. This unique quality provides several benefits for exercising in water:
1. Gentle yet consistent resistance: Think of exercising in water like moving through honey (but way less sticky). Hydrostatic pressure gives you a consistent, gentle resistance that works your muscles evenly without the jarring impacts you get on land.
2. Enhanced circulation: Imagine your veins and arteries getting a gentle massage while you work out. The pressure of the water helps blood flow more effectively, improving circulation and reducing swelling.
3. Reduced joint stress: Exercising in water is like doing Pilates on the softest, cushiest mat ever. The buoyancy of water supports your body weight, minimizing stress on joints and reducing the risk of injury.
4. Improved muscle strength and endurance: Picture trying to walk through a crowd of people at a concert—each step takes a bit more effort. In water, every movement is met with resistance, helping to build strength and endurance over time.
5. Increased balance and stability: It’s like practicing yoga on a slightly wobbly surface, which makes your core work harder. The resistance from all sides keeps your muscles engaged, improving balance and stability.
Water workouts are a win-win: they’re tough on muscles but easy on joints. Ready to dive in and feel the benefits?
hydrostatic
pressure
explained
Viscosity is a fluid’s resistance against an object. In this case, water is 790x more viscous, and provides 12x the resistance than land-based exercises. The density of water is approximately 1,000x greater than air.
Viscosity means ALL your muscles get a resistance workout, allowing for a variety of creative resistance in hydrotherapy, exercises that will not overload muscles or joints.
The resistance or drag of water, combined with hydrostatic pressure and buoyancy, creates the ideal environment for training and therapy. Add in tempo, technique, and additional drag resistance equipment, and voilà you have an incredible recipe for success!*
In buoyancy, the deeper you go, the less weight you have to bear. Water’s zero-impact environment is ideal for getting in shape or recovering from an injury. Weightlessness means you can get an intense workout with less joint stress and pressure. Stretching out tight muscles is much easier because the buoyancy of water helps to improve the range of motion.
In addition, you can rehabilitate without further straining injuries. Taking weight off any injury allows for therapy protocols to begin much sooner than traditional land-based treatments. This means you can rehabilitate faster, stay in shape during recovery, and are ready to get back at it as soon as you heal.
buoyancy
& viscocity
**Source: Aqua4Balance | Resistance and Viscocity
business hours
by appointment only
we are closed sundays and major holidays
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