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Home My WebLink AboutTimes Advocate, 1991-07-24, Page 12durance. The lesson then ends with a slow cool -down. At present time, the group is made up entirely of women, so the workout is designed to emphasize the major areas of their concern, such as the inner thighs. Depending upon what happens at school, Coates hopes to continue with the program next season. As for a career choice, she has yet to make that decision. "I would like to get into physical education," said Coates, and added 1 wouldn't mind having my own centre." Workout - Sue Coates, far right; instructs her class in the water 1 Page 12 Times -Advocate, July 24, 1991 At Exeter pool New Aquaflt program is a splash success By Ray Lewis l(EXETER - The fitness craze has • been well under- way for several years, spawning new and inven- tive ways to keep the bod in shape. This summer, Sue Coates has imple- mented an exercise program for in. the pool. And it's making waves. Aquafit is operated through the Exeter Swimming Pool and run by Coates, with the support of the rec- reation centre. The program is not actually new, having operated from the pool in the past. It wasn't im- plemented last year, but because of this year's demand, Coates decided to give it a try. Having already taught aerobics, she approached the recreation board and was grant- ed permission. "1 guess a lot of people missed it," said Coates. "It's good because it helps me gain a little more expe- rience for school." The 20 -year-old student holds her bronze cross as a lifeguard, and is enrolled in Fitness and Health Promotion at Fanshawe College. Her four month job placement ena- bled her to teach at Bob Hayward's YMCA in London, and in her spare time she joined in on other classes to broaden her knowledge. This year at school, she will be in- volved in teaching swimming les- sons and more aquatics. Aquafit is basically aerobics in water, but as Coates explains, it is better for you. Participants have the natural resistance of the water to work against, which helps tone muscles better. In some cases, it has even helped people lose weight. The water also helps to cushion the blow to certain joints, thereby decreasing the risk of pain and inju- ry, sometimes suffered during land exercises. The actions are harder on the muscles, but participants don't notice it as much. In fact, some people actually complained 110 because they didn't feel pain. "People have this misconception that you have to hurt after a work- out, which is totally wrong," said Coates. "This is a nice, easy work- out, that shouldn't hurt because you're toning." If anything, regular participants feel more refreshed after their ses- sion. Many continue their day by engaging in other activities such as bike rides. Response to the program has been exceptional, and Coates is contemplating extending the course for another three weeks. She start- ed this program in July, and it will run six weeks, ending August 8. The cost is $25 and presently she has 18 people registered from the ages of 18 and up, including four seniors. Aquafit's time slot seems to have aided in its success as well.. Class- es run for a half hour twice weekly on Tuesday and Thursday. Begin- ning at 6 p.m., they are perfect for most people on their way, home from work. Many join the program because they have jobs where they sit around a desk or don't enjoy much movement. Aquafit is great for them because it isn't terribly strenuous. Great swimming skills aren't re- quired, as most of the workout takes place in the pool's shallow end. For some leg exercises, deeper water is required, but then the group uses waterboards. According to Coates, the most important thing to remember during the workouts is for people to move at their own speed. Her exercises are all designed to accommodate this advice. "You can do them at half or full speed," said Coates. 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