Pool Circuits for Older Adults DVD

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Produced in cooperation with the IDEA Gay Elliott (Aristo-Fit) 2008 US Price: $49.95 DVD | Length: 44 minutes 827008459698 One of the primary goals when working with older adults in the aquatic environment is to keep it fun, simple, and effective, while ensuring their comfort in the pool. Circuit training is a great way to keep water-exercise participants moving and cognizant of their intensity. Pool Circuits for Older Adults details how to keep these individuals engaged and energized, while providing a workout that is safe and effective. The DVD features recipes for cooking up circuit classes in the pool. The DVD shows shallow, deep, and mixed circuits, as well as interval and alternative circuits. The DVD also explains why circuit and interval classes are a great alternative to standard fitness classes. Among the topics covered: Warm-up Circuit #1 Circuit #2 Circuit #3 Circuit #4 Circuit #5 Circuit #6

About the Author

Gay Elliott is a renowned specialist in both older-adult fitness and cancer exercise, as well as being WaterArt certified. Often referred to as the “countess of creativity,” she has motivated participants and fitness leaders alike for over 30 years as a physical education teacher, fitness instructor, program director, older-adult exercise specialist, aqua-fitness instructor, and community-recreation leader. The owner of Aristo-Fit, she runs aqua-fitness programs at several Canadian venues. Gay was one of three finalists for the Montreal YWCA’s Women of Distinction award and has received recognition two years in a row for being a leader in the older-adult certification program from Can-Fit-Pro. Her work has been recognized in several publications, including the Montreal Gazette, Canadian Living, The Globe and Mail, and the ICAA Journal.