Water Excercises: Workouts With the Aqua Noodle (Paperback)

~ Tomihiro Shimizu (Author), Noriko Tachikawa (Author), Michael De Toia (Editor)

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Product Description

"Water Exercises" introduces the numerous possibilities of how to keep fit in the water with the so-called fun- or aqua-noodle. In a short theoretical introduction the book explains the characteristics and the areas of usage of the fun noodle. In the big practical section plenty of possibilities for exercises with usually two variations are introduced, in each case with accompanying photos and an explanatory text. The book is structured into six main fields: Stretching, Balance, Endurance, Muscle Training, Games & Fun, and Massage & Relaxation. The clear structure enables a quick finding of all the different exercises. This versatile catalogue of exercises guarantees for a varied workout with the fun noodle!

About the Author

Michael DeToia, the editor is a diploma sports coach and managing director of the DEHAG-Academy, which supports and develops new trends and established concepts for the Wellness-, Fitness- and Aerobic-market, not only in the water. Noriko Tachikawa studied education at the Shizuoka University was also a teacher. For several years now, she has been working as a fitness coordinator and instructor for, among other things, aqua-exercise, aerobics, and as a speaker in the education of exercise leaders. Tomihiro Shimizu studied sport science and is Associate Professor at the Joetsu University of Education. His main emphasis is on swimming, movement in the water and environmental physiology.

Product Details

• Paperback: 136 pages
• Publisher: Meyer & Meyer Fachverlag und Buchhandel GmbH; illustrated edition edition (February 28, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1841261432
• ISBN-13: 978-1841261430
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #333,458 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars be cautious when purchasing this book, April 20, 2007

By	J. Cline (San Jose, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

As a water fitness instructor, I did not find this book to be a very good resource. 1) Most of the exercises in the this book can be done without an aqua noodle. 2) Some of the exercises, in particular, those in which the participant hangs suspended by the shoulders, with the noodle under the armpits, are contraindicated--hanging by the shoulders from any floation device can cause joint injury. 3) In large classes, the exercises using 2 noodles and other floataion devices are not feasible. 4) the abdominal exercises shown do not use water resistance effectively---many upright exercises that encourage participants to stabilize in turbulent water are much more effective. I was hoping for some creative, innovative, and safe exercises, but there are none in this book.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Workouts with the Aqua Noodle, March 19, 2007

By	Bonnie C. Kern (Leesburg, FL) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I really like this exercise book. It gives you an example of how to perform the exercise as well as variations of the exercise. It tells you what part of your body you are working and that is extremely helpful when teaching a class. I like that the books starts from your head to your toes and there are exercises for every part of the body. I am getting a lot of use out of this book!!!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Water Exercises OK help for Water Aerobics, February 27, 2008

By	K. Wolfson (Missoula, MT) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is very simplified. It would be great for someone who has no idea what they're doing in aquatic exercises. I purchased it to gather some new ideas for the water aerobics classes i teach implementing the aqua noodles we have but rarely use. I got a few stretches, leg exercises, and fun games out of it, but since we have other equipment that is much more useful than the way they use the noodle in the book, I have probably already used all the new moves from the book that I ever will. It would be great for someone looking to do a light workout or possibly activites with children, but is not extremely helpful for those with prior aquatic exercise knowledge.