Rhythm and Stroke. “Get Fit with AQUA HIIT” is a High Intensity Interval Training aquatic program for adults. It is an advanced, highly effective form of cardiovascular training. HIIT involves brief bursts of very high-intensity work followed by a brief recovery period. Studies have shown that these intense bursts of exercise boost your metabolism and may burn more total calories than steady state cardio. Since participants are more buoyant in the water it allows them to move easier than they would be able to on land. The water is often accommodating to those who have physical disabilities and/or injuries. Water can be an additional form of therapy for mental illness as well since movement in the water, whether swimming or aerobics, is a form of exercise which can produce endorphins that help battle mental illness. This High Intensity Training is made easier when it is done in the water. The Aqua HIIT program will include but not limited to toning and strengthening, water weight training, circuit style training as well as jumping and running in the water. The classes will take place in the shallow end of the pool to include non-swimmers. This course is high intensity but low impact on the muscles and joints of the body. The moves within the classes can be modified by the participants on comfort level and/or Inhale Confidence, Exhale Fear 1 Rhythm and Stroke LLC and ELYSTA Foundation physical abilities. The two classes, AQUA Bootcamp and AQUA cycling will operate on a HIIT style training.
Rhythm and Stroke. Do It Afraid swim program is a collaboration with ELYSTA Foundation. The program is designed for fearful non-swimmers (adults and children). The purpose of the program is to tackle the task of eliminating fear, elevating confidence and equipping swim survival skills in individuals fearful of the water. The program is designed to encourage adults and children to learn to swim and reinforce the joys of swimming. 70% of African Americans, 60% of Hispanics and 40% of Caucasians in America cannot swim which leads to a high number of drowning accidents daily. Swimming is not defined by physical handicaps or age. As early as six months and well into a person’s 90s, they can participate in swimming and water activities. The Do It Afraid program will include water safety, stroke development and breathing techniques. Skills that will be assessed include but not limited to: the ability to float on their front and back, the ability to roll from their front to their back for recovery, the ability to xxx (breathe under water and blow bubbles), the ability to flutter kick and the ability to glide in the water. At the end of the Do It Afraid 8 week swim program, the graduating classes will be acknowledged with a small ceremony to celebrate their accomplishment {Location TBD}. Evaluation of the program will also be assessed with a survey to be completed by participants (including students and parents/guardians). Coach André will also complete an assessment on each participant so they can see the strides they have made while in the program as well as where they can continue to improve. Graduation fee: $12/person In an effort to continue to close the gap on these statistics, we would like to educate members of the community as a whole on the importance and benefits of swimming and Aqua aerobics by speaking to them at council meetings as well school; assemblies before summer approaches. The discipline necessary to participate in any sport as well as the exercise that swimming provides is a great way to not only promote safe water practices but also healthy living through remaining active. The Maple Makes a Mighty Splash initiative will run for eight weeks during the summer of 2019. Classes will take place 2-4x/week at the Maple Heights Xxxxxxxx outdoor pool. Each class will run 30-60 minutes, depending on the class.
