Table 2 Program design.
Wk (CT in min) Objective Basic Move(s) Intensity
Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE)
Intervals Format* S.W.E.A.T.TMCues
(Variations)
1
(20-30)
Learn, modify and practice basic skills and walking En tr y/exit skills Adjustment to water depth Recover to stand Sculling practice with gloves Posture practice Walking Easy Walking with SWEAT variations changed every 15- 30 sec E (50% to full ROM) A W (Extended) T tr avel forward, back and sideways
2
(20-30)
Learn, modify and practice jog, walk, balance Walk, jog 1 legged stands Easy/Moderate SWEAT variations changed every 15- 30 sec S. W. E. A. T.
3 (30-45) Learn, modify, practice & train Walk, jog
Upper body muscular endurance
Walk, jog
Biceps/ tr iceps with gloves (open or closed hand)
Cardio: Easy to moderate
Muscular: Moderate to somewhat hard
Cardio: SWEAT variations changed every 15- 30 sec
Muscular: 8 repetitions X 2 sets
Cardio: S. W. E. A. T.
Muscular: S.
4
(45)
Repeat wk 3, and add: Kick
Trapezius
Walk, jog, kick
Biceps/ triceps and trapezius with gloves (open or closed)
Cardio: Moderate to somewhat hard
Muscular: Moderate to somewhat hard
Cardio: SWEAT variations changed every 15- 30 seconds
Muscular: 8 repetitions, 3 sets
Cardio: S. W. E. A. T.
Muscular: S. T.
5
(45)
Repeat wk 4 and add: Rock
Pectorals
Walk, jog, kick, rock cardio intervals
Pectorals, tr apezius, biceps/ triceps
Cardio: 15 sec somewhat hard to hard, recover easy
Muscular: Somewhat hard to hard Aquaflex® paddles used to increase surface area overload
Cardio: SWEAT variations using 15 sec intervals (speed variations)
Muscular: 8-15 repetitions, 3 sets (gloves or paddles)
Cardio: S. W. E. A. T.
Muscular: S. T.
6 (45) Repeat wk 5 and add: Jump
Deltoids, Rhomboids
Walk, jog, kick, rock, jump
Deltoids, rhomboids
Cardio: Repeat wk 5
Muscular: Repeat wk 5
Cardio: Repeat wk 5
Muscular: Repeat wk 5
Cardio: S. W. E. A. T.
Muscular: S. T.
7 (45) Repeat wk 6 and add: Scissors
Abdominals, Hip ad/ab -ductors
Walk, jog, kick, rock, jump, scissors
Abdominals, Hip ad/ab -ductors
Cardio: Repeat wk 6
Muscular: Repeat wk 6
Cardio: Repeat wk 6
Muscular: Repeat wk 6
Cardio: S. W. E. A. T.
Muscular: S. T.
8-16 (45) Add ADL targeted progressions each wk (50 exercises total**) to basic moves and muscular exercises
Progress intensity and complexity
ADL patterned exercises are developed from basic moves to target tasks
Step work and resistance bands are added to muscular, cardio and balance exercises
Repeat previous wks, add new ADL exercises each wk
Cardio: Moderate to hard/very hard
Muscular: Hard to very hard
Integrate learned exercises into ADL patterned progressions ADL: S. W. E. A. T.
Cardio: S. W. E. A. T.
Muscular: S. T.
CT = class time Interval Formats: The Golden Waves Functional Water Fitness Program for Older Adults is available on DVD through Desert Southwest Fitness, www.DSWFitness.com or through Healthy Leaning at www.HealthyLearning.com