Why posture and movement patterns matter more than you think, and what you can do about it. Watch how they walk Ever sat at a café and watched the world stroll by? It’s not just a people-watching pastime; it’s a masterclass in human movement. You start to notice...
Marietta Mehanni
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The Power of Music in Aqua: How to Choose Tracks That Move You
How to build better playlists for your aqua classes and stay within the rules Let’s be honest. Music can make or break an aqua class. It lifts the energy, sets the pace, supports movement quality, and creates a mood. But choosing music for a water class isn’t just...
Every Move Has Potential: Unlocking Intensity in Aqua Fitness
Redefine what intensity means If you’ve ever found yourself thinking, “I need new moves to make my class more engaging” or “I need something different to help my participants work harder”, you're not alone. It’s common for aqua instructors to assume that intensity...
You’re Already Running a Business. Now Make It Official
For every group fitness instructor who’s ever considered going solo, here’s the real talk about starting small, building smart, and stepping into ownership. Already Running a Business — Time to Own It If you teach classes, you’re already running a business. You show...
What’s in a Palm? How Hand Position Affects Water Resistance
A Guide for Aqua Instructors Ready to Fine-Tune Their Hand Technique and Teaching You cue the legs. You cue the arms. But how often do you cue the hands? In aqua fitness, hand positioning is often overlooked. Yet it plays a significant role in determining the level of...
Gymstick – A Trusted Rehabilitation Tool
Why Physiotherapists Trust the Gymstick for Rehabilitation Physiotherapists worldwide have embraced the Gymstick as a go-to tool in rehabilitation. Invented in Finland by fitness experts, the Gymstick has gained popularity in over 30 countries for its versatility and...
5 Common Mistakes When Training With Your Gymstick
Training with a Gymstick can be a fun and effective way to build strength and improve fitness. The Gymstick (a lightweight fibreglass stick with elastic resistance bands) is versatile and great for full-body workouts. But beginners and even intermediate users...
Gymstick Sparebands and How to Use Them
If you own a Gymstick (the popular stick-and-resistance-band fitness tool), you may have heard of Sparebands (also called Replacement Bands). These Sparebands are essentially the elastic resistance tubes that attach to your Gymstick. In this article, we’ll explain...
How to Wash & Maintian Your Gymsticks
Keeping your Gymstick Original (and the Aqua Gymstick) clean and well-maintained is key to ensuring it lasts a long time and stays safe and effective to use. These versatile fitness tools are built to withstand tough workouts, but a little regular care goes a long...
Planning Aqua Classes Shouldn’t Be This Hard
If you're an aqua instructor, you’ve probably felt it — that moment where you're rushing into the pool area, scanning your laminated notes (or worse, your memory), trying to pull together a class that works for a group you can’t predict. Sometimes it’s a full lane,...
Step Into Zone 2: A Smarter Way to Move That Won’t Leave You Breathless
There’s something satisfying about stepping in sync with music. It’s rhythmic, energising, and it’s your own square of the workout world. No bumping elbows or zig-zagging through space—just you, your step, and the simple act of moving with purpose. Step training has...
How Full Body Vibration Training Could Help You Stay Upright, Strong and Independent
Backed by research. Built for real life. And you can do it from home Full Body Vibration Training What if 30 minutes of exercise, three times a week, could help you improve balance, move better, and reduce your chances of falling – without long gym sessions or heavy...