1201 – Aquatic Abs That Really Work

Beginner / Symposium 1-hour Lecture

Sanibel, FL / Tuesday, June 29, 2010 – 3:10-4:10 pm – 1.0 credit hour equal to 1.0 CEC/.1 CEU

(Classroom: 3:10-4:10 pm)

Faculty: Eduardo Netto, MS

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Although you are regularly attacked with exercises claiming to tone and strengthen the abdominal muscles, many of these exercises are inadequate and ineffective, especially when done in water. Abdominal exercises are prescribed for both the prevention and treatment of low back injury. However, these exercises sometimes appear to have no effect if done incorrectly. The purpose of this course is to provide practitioners with useful information necessary to choose the most appropriate exercise for the individual. In addition, several myths and fallacies about abdominal training in water will be dismissed.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

1) Identify safer and more effective exercises to train the abdominal musculature in the water.

2) Discover three basic concepts of exercise prescription for abdominals in water.

FACULTY: Eduardo Netto, MS, is the Fitness Director of the A Body Tech Health Club, the largest health club chain in Brazil. He has a master’s degree in human motricity and is currently pursuing his PhD in medical studies. He is an international presenter and well-respected fitness professional and consultant in Brazil. He has published books, DVDs and a CD-ROM on fitness programs.