Sep 11, 2014 | Aqua Articles, Blog Posts, Pelvic Floor Article
By Dianne Edmonds and Marietta Mehanni "Lower back pain is also strongly linked with pelvic floor weakness and there is certainly an awareness that aqua aerobics provides a safer choice of fitness program for these individuals." Introduction Many people who want to...
Sep 11, 2014 | Gymstick Articles
Written by Marietta Mehanni & Sophie Russell The Swiss Ball The Swiss Ball has been a tool synonymous with balance, stability and strength training for many years in the Australian fitness industry. An extensive background in rehabilitation especially within...
Sep 11, 2014 | Gymstick Articles
Written by Sophie Russell and Marietta Mehanni The Gymstick Original is a fitness tool designed to simply and effectively combine cardiovascular training, muscular endurance, strength and flexibility training. The Gymstick’s winning combination of the stick and...
Sep 11, 2014 | Gymstick Articles
Introduction - Aqua Gymstick The Aqua Gymstick is an adaptation of the Gymstick, originally created in Finland. Using rubberised bands in water fitness classes is not a new concept, but what is truly unique about the Aqua Gymstick is its attachment to a stick. With...
Sep 11, 2014 | Gymstick Articles
Written by Marietta Mehanni and Sophie Russell Introduction Gymstick was invented in Finland by a team of fitness and health professionals from the Finnish Institute of Sport. Their aim was to develop a program that can provide a comprehensive strength and...
Mar 21, 2014 | Testimonials
As a dedicated Midwife and Registered Nurse for the last 7 years, I always had a passion for fitness, especially the health of mothers and their unborn babies. Being a fitness freak myself I decided to complete my Certificate 3 and 4 with Fitnation 3 years ago to...
Mar 21, 2014 | Home Testimonials
Having completed my Certificate III in Fitness (Gym Instructor) course with CAE in August 2010, I booked in to do their Group Fitness Instructor course (Sep-Dec 2010). I had been planning to do this "specialist unit" for some time anyway, but when I discovered that...
Mar 21, 2014 | Gymstick Testimonials
Early last year, my gym manager told me I should start teaching step classes. I had attended a sum total of two step classes in my entire life and now I was told I would be teaching a class in three weeks. I had absolutely no idea what to do. Luckily, I...
Mar 21, 2014 | Gymstick Testimonials
Marietta has the rare and precious gift of being truly natural and intuitive educator. Combining solid theory with artistic flair, she can step inside the head of any student and teach exactly what they need to know at that time - whether a brand new instructor...
Mar 21, 2014 | Gymstick Testimonials
I have been one of the very lucky ones, to not only be training by Marietta Mehanni in my initial Group Exercise Course but, also be mentored by her. During Marietta's training and mentoring I have not only learnt how to be a good instructor from her clear...
Mar 21, 2014 | Gymstick Testimonials
I had just completed my group exercise instructor training when Marietta became my mentor (I had been one of her many fans when I finally took the leap and did my training). At the time I could teach only a few very basic steps, and did not feel ready yet to take on a...
Mar 21, 2014 | Gymstick Testimonials
Mentoring: Marietta brings a wealth of experience and knowledge, as well as her intense professionalism, to her work of instructor mentoring. She provides assistance with every aspect of learning to be an instructor – the psychological aspects (e.g. managing...
