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015: A World of Water: Water~Basics

Preconference - 7:45am-5:00pm
015: A World of Water: Water~Basics (L/WS / Water Fitness)
Presented By Bethany Diamond, Katharine McLarty, Ken Baldwin and Yoko Holcombe
This Preconference is available for $199   Purchase
Preconference - Thursday, 7:45am-5:00pm
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Water training is not just for the aged and infirmed. It can be a significant form of training for amateur and professional athletes, active boomers who want to step up their training without the impact associated with many forms of land training and former swimmers who want an intensified workout. Learn how to create programming that is a step above the familiar—and watch their fitness take a new direction. This special preconference session truly has something for everyone. IDEA is happy to offer two distinct tracks of study, please read below to find the track that most suits your needs. Put the FUN into the fundamentals with this day-long concentrated workshop. First, you will learn the basics as they pertain to the properties of water and how they are utilized for effective training. Next, you will learn a simple system for developing classes that will challenge a wide variety of participants. Finally, you will have the opportunity to put this newly acquired information to the test. Beware! This is not aquatic dance…it is water fitness!




Bethany Diamond is the founder of Ovarian Cycle, Inc. She is a master trainer for Nautilus Institute™/Schwinn® Cycling, an IDEA committee member and a master trainer for Resist-A-Ball®. Certifications: ACE, AFAA, ACSM




Katharine McLarty provides water exercise programs to a variety of clientele in Toronto, Canada. She is a continuing education provider and the creator of a water fitness DVD. Certifications: ACE, AEA




Ken Baldwin is an international presenter and is currently the education and products manager for QPEC, a company dedicated to CEC workshops for fitness professionals in Australia. Certifications: ACE and ACSM




Yoko Holcombe is a water fitness instructor and faculty trainer for SPEEDO International. In addition, she is a translator, reporter and interpreter for Mizuno/SPEEDO Japan and AFAA Japan. Certifications: ACE, AFAA