Fitness Aquatics (Fitness Spectrum Series) [Paperback]

LeAnne Case (Author)

Book Description

Series: Fitness Spectrum Series | Publication Date: September 13, 1996

Whether you're someone seeking a fun way to get in shape or a competitive swimmer looking for a training edge, you'll find the right workouts for you in Fitness Aquatics. With 60 color-coded workouts varying in length and intensity and three sample training programs, this easy-to-use guide allows you to customize your own workouts.

In Part I author and water fitness expert LeAnne Case provides:

- information on what equipment to use,
- a fitness test to help with knowing where to start your training,
- instruction on correct aquatic training technique, and
- information and exercises to help you warm up and cool down properly.

Part II describes 60 aquatic workouts with exercises are evenly distributed across six color-coded zones according to level of difficulty—green workouts are the easiest, red workouts the hardest.

Each workout's detailed description covers warm-up, training time, technique, difficulty rating, cool-down, gauging calories burned, and workout tips.

Part III offers sample programs to help you structure workouts into an overall training regimen. These programs can be used as is or as a guide to develop a routine suited to your specific needs.

Fitness Aquatics offers expert advice to help people of all ages and abilities enjoy getting fit.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

This three-part fitness aquatics manual is a thorough guide to preparing an excellent water exercise program. Case is a water fitness instructor with over 15 years of experience. The first section lists the benefits of aqua fitness and describes the necessary equipment. A comprehensive aquatic fitness assessment is included. Proper posture and breathing are explained. Part 2 contains 60 water workouts complete with warmup and more. A bright color coding system arranges the workouts according to duration and intensity. There are a variety of tempos and lengths of workouts, ranging from the "Green Zone 21 minute Conditioning Sport Circuit" workout to the "Red Zone 60 minute Mixer," which is predominately lap swimming. Part 3 gives information on cross-training and charting progress. Blank program forms are included for photocopying. This book demonstrates strong knowledge of the subject and maintains a positive and upbeat tone. For most fitness collections.?Anita Goldman Horning, Lawrenceville, Ga.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Review

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"""This is a manual for everyone! Beginners can get pointers on a proper start. Advanced students can vary their own workouts and instructors will find fresh ways to format their classes."""
Terrell Dougan
Certified AEA, AFAA, ACE, USWF
Founder and President of the Splash Company
"""I like LeAnne Case's basic protocols. They're easy to follow, yet lead to a vigorous exercise that meets requirements for aerobic exercise as laid out by the ACSM. I especially liked her use of training logs on a calendar basis."""
Brian J. Awbrey, MD
Instructor in Orthopaedics
Harvard Medical School/Massachusetts General Hospital
"""It's the new waveaquatic fitness."""
Jane Katz
Professor, City University of New York
Developer of the W.E.T. Workout
World Champion, U.S. Masters All-American swim team
"""In reading LeAnne's book I felt motivated to put on my swimsuit and invite my whole family to take advantage of this balanced program. LeAnne has written with creativity and new enthusiasm a complete wate workout. This all inclusive program is very beneficial whether one is a beginner or a cross trainer."""
Karma C. Kientzler
Vice President of Fitness Development and Movement Therapy
Canyon Ranch Health Resort
Tuscon, AZ
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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  
• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Human Kinetics; 1 edition (September 13, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0873229630
• ISBN-13: 978-0873229630
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,287,293 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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45 of 47 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic for a beginner and experienced, October 22, 1999

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Debbie Matloff (California, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fitness Aquatics (Fitness Spectrum Series) (Paperback)

I found this book to be of help explaining water aquatics for the beginner as well as the experienced. Easy to read. Various water workout programs to follow. I am an instructor, I am glad I bought the book. Other favorites, Water Workouts, Water Fitness After 40, & The New W.E.T. Workout.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very good info...., March 17, 2006

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Phyllis F. Hawes (Bend,Oregon) - See all my reviews
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I am an instructor and I found this book terrific and easy to apply to my classes

2.0 out of 5 stars Water Aerobic book, February 7, 2011

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This review is from: Fitness Aquatics (Fitness Spectrum Series) (Paperback)

The book is older and dated. It was helpful in developing a list of routines for our class. The section on assessments and abilities was valuable. The lack of illustrations for the individual exercises was disappointing. I would rate the book at a 2.5 out of 5 stars. Compared to other books in the field it just is not as a board and helpful.