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We believe that moving in the water can do wonders for our mind and our bodies. This program will guide you through some aquatic walking activities for you to try. The program is aimed at people who might have been thinking about starting to do something to improve your fitness for a while but are not quite sure where to start.
The aquatic walking activities are provided on a video so you can do these sessions at any time that suits you. This is not a class; rather a program you do by yourself, guided by us. Your local pool may set up some times so you can meet others on the program.
We ask you to commit to at least 15-20 minutes in the pool at least once a week (ideally twice a week) for 4 weeks.
The program runs in January/February 2024.
This program is for people who:
Want to improve their levels of physical activity and exercise
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Would like to try some walking exercises supported by water
You need to have:
Online health screening to check the program is right for you
Online goal setting for the program and measurement of your activity
A walking program in the pool for you
(15-20 minutes of exercises)
Support and check-ins (for 4 weeks)
The AquaWalkingFIT Program does not include direct supervision by a health professional on-site and will not be suitable for people
*who need help getting in or out of the pool, or help when exercising in water
*with a new health condition or recent surgery (please see your local health professional)
If you are currently being treated for any health condition that is stable and has been reviewed by your local health professional and you're able to exercise then that's no problem to join the program. Please let us know about it in your screening information so we can make sure the program is suitable for you.
FAQs
How do I sign up? Fill in the expression of interest form below before the closing date
Do I need to be able to swim? No. All exercises are done standing up in the shallow part of the pool
What time are the walking sessions? You do the exercises at the time that suits you, using video programs we send to you so you can do the program any time that works for you although your local pool may set up specific times that you can join others doing the program.
If you're interested in joining this program
1. Please let us know using the form below
2. We will email you a health screening questionnaire
3. We will then review your health information
4. If the program is right for you we'll set up your program.
There is no cost for the AquaWalkingFIT Program as it is in a trial phase.
The purpose of this trial is to get feedback from participants to improve the program. Some elements of the program have been tested with good feedback and other elements of the program are new. Thank you for being open to providing feedback.