Exercising in water is increasingly becoming a regular part of the activity program at swimming pools. More and more people are discovering this form of exercise, which is not only healthy but also very suitable for those who are less mobile on dry land. Water offers greater freedom of movement, reduces the impact on the body, and the hydrostatic pressure provides even more additional benefits. Nowadays, the range of activities on offer is much more diverse than just aqua gym classes, from HIIT training in aquarobics to aqua jogging in deep water. In addition, there are variants for young people such as aqua boot camp and exhilarating AquaZumba classes. But setting up an aqua activity in the pool is not easy, and attracting and retaining (new) customers depends heavily on the instructor. So what should you pay attention to, how do you ensure that it is successful and, above all, that it remains so? Katrien Lemahieu has had her own training institute, Kataqua, for more than 20 years, where she trains and educates instructors in Belgium and the Netherlands and keeps them up to date with the latest developments. By constantly searching for new insights around the world and drawing inspiration from international aqua professionals, she knows exactly what is going on and how to get people excited about aqua activities and keep them engaged.
Katrien Lemahieu (Kataqua)
This knowledge session will be held at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. in Knowledge Dome #3.
This knowledge session is part of the Swimming Pool Industry Day. For more information, visit zwembadbranche.be/dag.