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016: A World of Water: Water~Intensified

Preconference - 7:45am-5:00pm
016: A World of Water: Water~Intensified (L/WS / Water Fitness)
Presented By Bethany Diamond, Katharine McLarty, Ken Baldwin and Yoko Holcombe
This session is full
Preconference - Thursday, 7:45am-5:00pm

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. Experienced Instructors: If you want to challenge yourself and your students, then you have come to the right place. In this 8-hour course of study, you will be exposed to the many methods/techniques that are guaranteed to bring greater intensity to your water fitness classes. Your students won’t have the time, or the breath, to trade recipes and tell stories about their children once you learn new methods for creating productive, progressive class formats. Empower yourself as an instructor, and empower your students to embrace new formats that truly train their bodies and keeps them mentally engaged in the water. Limited to 25 registrants for each track




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