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For a limited time, we are offering the All Eleven Workouts and All Exercises CD for 50% off the regular price of $229.99. The CD can be used an unlimited number of times to change exercises or  workouts whenever there is a desire or need to try something different! Insert different exercises (over 500 exercises in 15 categories) in the pre-designed workouts and you have your own customized workouts - any time you want it.

A ""must have"" for your aquatic resource library. A wonderful addition for instructors looking for changes in their routines and/or assistance with  new or different  populations. Hospitals,rehabilitation centers, retirement homes, and fitness centers are designing their programs and workouts using this information.
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Expert Answer

A.: Please understand that while you cannot "spot" reduce, aquatic exercise is a great way to strengthen and tone a particular area. Remember that the abs and the back work together. If you have needs for work in one area, the other probably has needs too. The core body is the part between the shoulders and the hips. A favorite core exercise, in my classes, is a suspended cross country ski. Move to a section of the pool where you can barely touch the bottom and ski with both feet suspended off the floor. The arms are straight but not locked and swing opposite to your ski legs movements. A lot easier with the noodle or AquaJogger belt you say??? Yes, but you maximize your back and ab conditioning when you don't use equipment for buoyancy. This is because your core is forced to tighten while your limbs work harder to keep your head above water. Touch down with your foot now and then if you must but strive to ski suspended for at least a minute, then rest and try again. There are several excellent sources for a wide range of aqua exercises for the abs. WaterWellnessWorkouts has a Compact Disk (CD-ROM) containing 91 strength and toning exercises to target the abdomen area.  Terri Mitchell, Aquatic Fitness and Therapy Specialist from Austin, Texas, does an awesome abs workshop. Thanks for asking Maria, Barb.

We are so pleased with the response to our new "Expert Answers" section on our website. If you have questions about Water Exercise - ask away!  Your questions will be answered by Barb Batson or myself.  All questions will be answered with a personal email and will also be placed in the website archive for viewing at your convenience. All questions will be answered as quickly as possible.  Please send your questions here.

Barb has just returned from a fabulous Western Caribbean Cruise with over 100 aqua enthusiasts and friends.  Fun-Fitness Club has an Eastern Caribbean Cruise scheduled for January 13-21, 2007 and she invites you to start your day with her on board water exercise classes. Don't miss the boat - this one will be a sell-out too!  Contact Barb  here

AquaJogger® "Drop It in 6" Challenge

AquaJogger.com is sponsoring a 6 month health and fitness challenge called  "Drop it in 6" to help you with your health and  fitness goals. They are offering some terrific prizes and a special "Drop it in 6" water exercise set that can give you a jump start on your health and fitness goals for 2006.  For this challenge, AquaJogger® has assembled a panel of experts ready to help you with tips and information.  Click here and look for the challenge link on the home page to enter.

I like to wear socks for holiday classes. You can get them at the Dollar Store so the price is right. When teaching from the deck, socks are right at eye level and make a big hit.  We'll sing 'holiday songs at the end of class and I give everyone hugs and small treats (such as Hershey's Kisses at Valentines).Thank you Barb!

Remember to enter for your chance to win! Send in your exercise routines, patterns or ideas - when we use your submission in a newsletter, you will receive your choice of any one of our CDs.  Email your ideas here and please include your name and address with your text.

Your Free Exercise this month is Arms Front Wide and In