Charlene Kopansky

Get the Truth About Aerobic Conditioning in Water

Earn: 1.5 CALA CEC
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Description:

Get the facts, from Charlene, CALA Founder and President, on how to burn fat, enhance muscle tone and feel good while exercising in water.  Discuss leadership techniques to educate participants about how they can get amazing results by taking responsibility for their workout. Share specific aerobic, anaerobic and muscle endurance exercises including duration, intensity and type of movement required to meet the stated goals.

Objectives:

(1) To discuss how to design a combination of aerobic and anaerobic exercises in water that really work.
(2) To discuss how to educate participants about fighting fat through vertical water training, while leading a class. (3) To discuss how to integrate perceived exertion and intensity goals that make sense to participants.
(4) To discuss why water is an ideal environment to fight fat, tone muscles, avoid bulking up, improve flexibility, decrease joint stress, improve energy level and decrease stress.

About the Coach:

Charlene Kopansky, B.Sc.(H.K), B.Ed. Creator and Founder of CALA

The Canadian Aquafitness Leaders Alliance Inc. was founded by a dynamic, passionate, & dedicated individual who embodies a vision of excellence.  Charlene Kopansky earned an Honours B. Sc. (Human Kinetics) & a B. Ed. (Sc., P.H.E.). Charlene taught Biology, Science & P.H.E. & dance fitness classes at university. Since 1978, Charlene’s skills in dance choreography, water running, personal training, fitness & aqua fitness leadership have made her a popular presenter in Brazil, Trinidad and Tobago, Mexico, Australia, Germany, the United Kingdom, South Africa and New Zealand.  Awards include ‘Top Presenter’ & Presenter of the Year (Germany, 1996), Volunteer Recognition Award, OFC, 1992:  Leadership Award, OFC, 1994; Who’s Who of Canadian Women in Fitness, 1997-98, Chatelaine Magazine; Fitness Leader of the Year, 1998, The Fitness Institute; Water Speciality Presenter Award, Can-Fit-Pro 2004.

Charlene is in high demand as an instructor, trainer & presenter.  In addition to developing and training the course curriculum for a variety of CALA courses and workshops, Charlene is a trainer for other provincial & national organizations, having presented at every national CanFitPro conference since 1994. Her philosophy encourages the mind to discover, the body to move & the spirit to soar.