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Whether it's for fitness, wellness, or rehabilitation, water exercises are a tremendous option forimproving your function on land by increasing your mobility, core stability, strength and range ofmotion. This book, the first and only one of its kind, is a user-friendly reference guide to aquatic exercises. It isintended for aquatic exercise enthusiasts, aquatic exercise and fitness instructors, personal trainers,clinicians, therapists and clients. You will find a wide spectrum of clear, specific and proven aquatic exercises for optimal fitness, wellnessand rehabilitation. The authors, Laura Diamond, PT, MS, and Phillip Marchese, PT, DPT, have collaborated professionallyfor years, developing improved tools for independent aquatic programs and patient education tomaximize results in aquatic therapy. This book is their attempt to share their accumulated knowledge and techniques through a set ofexercises so that others may benefit both professionally and personally. Why this text? Get in the Water! 194 Aquatic Exercises for Fitness and Rehabilitation offers a navigable and accessibleway to learn the aquatic exercises that will help you (or your client) meet your health goals. Yourunique, personal aquatic program can be designed from almost 200 exercises with clear instructionson how to perform them safely and effectively - with tips on how to enhance your progress. Highlights - 194 illustrated exercises with clear instructions, designed so you can customize and personalizeyour exercise program - Easy-to-find exercises for specific body regions - shoulder, hip, knee, ankle, abdominals, etc. - Chart to guide you in selecting the exercises that will help you achieve your goals - core strength,range of motion, balance, coordination, cardiovascular fitness, etc. - Information on specific pieces of equipment that can enhance your progress - Safety guidelin