If you are looking for the best aqua exercise videos and music available, you've come to the right place. This professionally produced video aquatic workout includes both underwater and deck photography. These workouts can be performed in 3 1/2 - 4 1/2 feet of water. This is a 2 disc DVD set and the additional 2 companion CDs include vocal instructions along with great music. The two accompanying audio CDs are great to take with you to the pool after you've learned the exercises on the video. Each song on the CDs has been specially selected to insure the perfect tempo and feel for aquatic exercise.
The 2 disc DVD set includes:
DVD 1: Cardio with Intense Resistance (formerly Anchored Down Aqua) Burn fat and tone your muscles with this non-stop, intense water workout that maximizes water’s resistance. Includes an audio CD to take to the pool with you. The hopping, jumping and running movements so prevalent in most water aerobic classes are replaced by muscle specific, precise movements performed through a full range of motion. Your heart will be pumping as you push and pull your arms and legs through the water with power and force. Improve your strength and flexibility, posture and cardiovascular fitness without the splash or the rebound.
[ 40 minutes ]
DVD 2: Strengthening with Intense Resistance (formerly Liquid Toning)Strengthen, define, and firm your muscles with this effective and easy to follow workout. Includes an audio CD to take to the pool with you. You'll learn how to maximize the water's resistance and challenge each muscle group. Beginning with some very effective abdominal toning, you'll progress through exercises to firm the arms, improve posture, and strengthen and tone the hips and thighs. A total strengthening, toning and stretching workout.
[ 48 minutes]
Instruction by Karen Westfall:
Karen Westfall is an International Presenter and Lecturer that has starred in 15 water fitness videos. Karen travels worldwide, conducting instructor training workshops for aquatic instructors. She has produced a series of aquatic exercise products, including instructor manuals, several water aerobics videos and music tapes. She teaches flawless technique and alignment, with a unique understanding of water as an effective medium for exercise. Karen has taught fitness classes and developed programs for the Franklin Quest Institute of Fitness, formerly the National Institute of Fitness, since 1986.