Class Descriptions

Beginner and Intermediate (Parkinsons/Back and Balance):
– Spinal and hip Mobility work
– Gait and postural focus
– Single leg balance exercises
– Beginners Hydrolates (Aquatic Pilates)

Beginner and Intermediate (Lower Limb/Knee and Hip):
– Quad, Gluteal and Hamstring activation focus
– Functional strength focus progressing to single leg work
– Beginners hydrolates and cycling efforts for body/breath connection
– Balance, gait and stability work for lower limb

Pre/Post Knee Rehab:
– Specific strength and activation exercises targeted for the VMO and other quadriceps
– Correct gait and balance alignment, progressing to single leg balance
– Muscular activation and ROM exercises (working for terminal extension and flexion of the knee, ankle and hip ROM also)
– Moderate intensity cycling and hydrolates for knee and hip alignment

Advanced (Lower Limb, Knee and Hip):
– 15 mins strength-endurance movement in the deep water
– Deep Water Running with hip/knee focus
– Advanced Hydrolates to breath with thigh and hip activation focus
– 15 mins strength and balance exercises in the shallower water
– Gentle plyometric exercises for bone health

Advanced (Back and Sciatic):
– 15 mins strength-endurance movement in the deep water
– Deep water running with spinal mobility and strength focus
– Hydrolates with core and neural glide focus
– 15 mins Shallow water work focusing on stability, control and mobility
– Gentle plyometric exercises for bone health

Super Advanced:
– 30 mins of strength-endurance movement in the deep water
– Deep water running intervals (30 sec, 1 min and 2 min efforts)
– Advanced Hydrolates work as active recovery
– Quad, gluteal and back exercises
– Low rest and high rate focus

SPECIALISED CLASSES:

Autoimmune/Fibromyalgia:
– Breathwork and mindfulness to start and finish
– Whole body mobility, stretching and movements to breath
– Gentle hydrolates and functional movements
– Balance and stability focus

Upper Limb:
– Shoulder and Neck mobility and stretches
– Scapula setting and postural stability
– Strengthening of the entire upper limb with use of resistance equipment
– Promoting correct activation patterns and offset muscular guarding

Special Function:

– Combination of lower limb strengthening, stability, mobility, balance and wall Hydrolates
– Carers welcome to join the class in the water