H2O Workouts¨ Pool Pretzel


Book Description

Francine Milford, LMT, CTN is a state and nationally licensed massage therapist and personal trainer. She is the creator of the H2O Workouts(R) series of water exercises. This book contains your choice of three levels of intensity and fitness. Work at your own pace. Francine has taught floor aerobics, senior aerobics, bench aerobics, Tai Chi for Arthritis, yoga, pilates, ball, ab express, Surf and Turf, weight training and water exercise classes for more twenty years. Additional titles in this series includes using your pool noodle, water yoga, pregnancy, qi gong and tai chi water. For more information on water exercises, please visit www.H2OWorkouts.com




H2O Workouts¨ Resource Guide for Aquatic Fitness Instructors


Book Description

H2O Workouts(R) Resource Guide for Aquatic Fitness Instructors by Francine Milford is used in the Basic Instructor Certification course which is available online at www.H2Oworkouts.com or in person at specific locations. Through this book you will learn about taking a given move and making it easier or harder through a variety of techniques such as speed, direction, movement and intesity. This book will teach you how to find your target heart rate and work within that range for optimal health and fitness. The water environment is a perfect place to find safe, fun and effective fitness exercises regardless of your current fitness level. Follow the easy photographs and diagrams in this book to guarantee a workout that is perfect for you and your fitness goals. Water exercises are great fun for all ages so be sure to include your family members in on the activity!




H2O Workouts Basic Moves


Book Description

Francine Milford, LMT, CTN is a state and nationally licensed massage therapist and personal trainer. She is the creator of the H2O Workouts(R) series of water exercises. This book contains your choice of three levels of intensity and fitness. Work at your own pace. Francine has taught floor aerobics, senior aerobics, bench aerobics, Tai Chi for Arthritis, yoga, pilates, ball, ab express, Surf and Turf, weight training and water exercise classes for more twenty years. Additional titles in this series includes using your pool noodle, water yoga, pregnancy, qi gong and tai chi water. For more information on water exercises, please visit www.H2OWorkouts.com




H2O Workouts¨ Half Noodle


Book Description

Francine Milford, LMT, CTN is a state and nationally licensed massage therapist and personal trainer. She is the creator of the H2O Workouts(R) series of water exercises. This book contains your choice of three levels of intensity and fitness. Work at your own pace. Francine has taught floor aerobics, senior aerobics, bench aerobics, Tai Chi for Arthritis, yoga, pilates, ball, ab express, Surf and Turf, weight training and water exercise classes for more twenty years. Additional titles in this series includes using your pool noodle, water yoga, pregnancy, qi gong and tai chi water. For more information on water exercises, please visit www.H2OWorkouts.com




H2O Workouts¨ Pool Ball Fun


Book Description

Francine Milford, LMT, CTN is a state and nationally licensed massage therapist and personal trainer. She is the creator of the H2O Workouts(R) series of water exercises. This book contains your choice of three levels of intensity and fitness. Work at your own pace. Francine has taught floor aerobics, senior aerobics, bench aerobics, Tai Chi for Arthritis, yoga, pilates, ball, ab express, Surf and Turf, weight training and water exercise classes for more twenty years. Additional titles in this series includes using your pool noodle, water yoga, pregnancy, qi gong and tai chi water. For more information on water exercises, please visit www.H2OWorkouts.com




Water Exercise


Book Description

Looking for exercises to improve your fitness, maximize your cross-training, or recover from an injury or condition—all with little or no impact? Water Exercise is your complete resource for fitness and rehabilitation exercises. Water workouts are a fabulous way to exercise, no matter your current fitness level. Water Exercise allows personalization of each workout plan: You can change the speed, intensity, or amount of rest based on your needs. Water Exercise is ideal for cross-training workouts and beginning to advanced fitness workouts. It will also help you recover from injury or manage a chronic condition. With underwater photos and simple instructions for each exercise, you will learn fun exercises in Water Exercise you can do in shallow or deep water. You’ll also learn how to use optional equipment such as foam noodles and water buoys to strengthen muscles and improve flexibility. Exercising in the water is effective because it offers a range of therapeutic and health benefits yet still improves all the components of fitness that you get from land exercise—with no impact. With just a pool and a swimsuit, you can strengthen, rehabilitate, and add variety to your workouts with Water Exercise.




Water Exercise


Book Description

Describes and illustrates a series of water exercises ranging from beginning to advanced levels, and outlines programs that concentrate on specific areas of the body.




H2O Workouts¨: Pool Noodle I


Book Description

Francine Milford, LMT, CTN is a state and nationally licensed massage therapist and personal trainer. She is the creator of the H2O Workouts(R) series of water exercises. This book contains your choice of three levels of intensity and fitness. Exercises will target all of the major muscle groups, along with some supporting muscles of the arms, hands and legs. The water environment offers you the perfect medium for a safe, fun and effective workout-no matter what your current fitness level is. Work at your own pace through all of the exercises listed in this book and remember the most important rule-have fun! Additional titles in this series includes using your poolnoodle, water yoga, pregnancy, qi gong and tai chi water. For more information on water exercises visit www.H2Oworkouts.com.




Water Fitness Progressions


Book Description

Water fitness classes are more popular than ever—and with good reason, since they are fun, accessible, and effective. But how do you, as an instructor or trainer, keep them fresh? How do you continue to challenge your participants, who have varied interests and goals? Water Fitness Progressions has the answers. Water Fitness Progressions is designed to help you create programs that gradually, and systematically, progress your participants. Inside you will discover the following: • Over 150 ready-to-use lesson plans • Variations of the shallow-water and deep-water exercises offer over 590 possibilities • Specific programming for shallow and deep water • Suggestions for introducing equipment to a workout • High-intensity and low-intensity training plans • Tips for using water resistance to improve strength With step-by-step instructions, detailed photos, and expert advice, Water Fitness Progressions is the comprehensive, yet practical, resource that you’ve been waiting for. With an entire year of plans, you will spend more time teaching and less time preparing.




Make the Pool Your Gym


Book Description

Water workouts provide a safe and fun way to lose weight, build muscle, and heal from injuries with zero harmful impact. Featuring clear instructions and helpful line drawings, Make the Pool Your Gym provides guidance for everyone to design their ultimate wet workout plans to get fit and feel great.