December 2007 Merry Christmas!   Greetings! In This Issue: 30% Sale! 7 Night Southern Caribbean Cruise  Barb's Calendar of Events  Neptune Notes  Expert Answer  Exercise Routine from Kathie Ferguson of Fort Morgan, Colorado.  Your Free Exercise is Ski Feet Criss Cross Hands Family Traditions Speedo HYDRO XP Holiday Special 30% Sale! Order the All Sixteen Water Workouts CD-ROM and receive the New All Exercises CD -ROM and To Deep or Not To Deep Water Workout CD-ROM absolutely Free!! One CD-ROM containing All Sixteen Water Workouts! You can use it over and over for numerous events, occasions, clients, staff, classes, participants, facility, etc. A water aerobics workout for every situation - any time you need it. One CD-ROM with over 500 exercises in 15 categories: Cardio; Active Head to Toe; Wall Supported; Deep Water; Noodles; Just Arms; Just Legs; Stretching; Strength; Stomach; Arms; Legs; Flexibility and Range of Motion. Each exercise is complete with color photographs, detailed explanations, and variations. The newest categories include the exercises for Arthritis, Fibromyalgia, etc. called "Soft Joints; and Knee Replacement exercises. Add the variations as the bottom of all the exercises and you have thousands of water exercises! To Deep or Not To Deep Water Workout  contains water exercises that can be performed in the shallow or deep end of the pool- either, or, and simultaneously (for classes). The workout includes 70 exercises, with warm - up; active head-to -toe cardio exercises; and cool down segments. Additional equipment like barbells, gloves or noodles are not required, but will add intensity to your workout. If you are performing in the deep end, a flotation belt is strongly recommended.       7 Night Southern Caribbean Cruise The most exotic Caribbean islands await you! From white-sand beaches to panoramic mountain vistas and everything in between, a Southern Caribbean cruise vacation is filled with excitement and adventure.  Date(s):  January 24, 2009 Ship Name: Royal Caribbean, Serenade Of The Seas Departure Port: San Juan, Puerto Rico Ports of Call: San Juan, Puerto Rico; Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas; Philipsburg, St. Maarten; St. John's, Antigua; Castries, St. Lucia; Bridgetown, Barbados; San Juan, Puerto Rico. Every day of  your cruise begins with FUN & FITNESS Host Carla Jarvis Johnson and other certified water aerobics instructors leading water exercise classes in the ship's heated, indoor Solarium Pool. You'll also enjoy our late morning deck walking classes and afternoon tai chi, yoga, chair aerobics and ballroom dance classes. Call FUN & FITNESS Travel Coordinator Cynthia Neu right away at 1-800-955-9942.   Timing is everything these days in booking the best cruises. A low $250 per person deposit is fully refundable until 90 days prior to departure.  At that time we will then offer you travel insurance for both medical and cancellation coverage.   Barb's Calendar of Events 2/3/08 - Barb's Western Caribbean Cruise 800 500 8905 5/13-17/08 - International Aquatic Fitness Conference www.aeawave.com 6/30-7/3/08 ATRI Symposium - Barb presenting 8/29/08 Alaska Fun & Fitness Cruise w/Barb 800 500 8905 9/17/08 New England/Canada Fun & Fitness Cruise w/Barb 800 500 8905 1/4/09 Australia/New Zealand Fun & Fitness Cruise w/Barb 800 500 8905 Need continuing education close to home? Barb is scheduling now for 2008 workshops. Call Barb at 800 500 8905 or email her for information about how to schedule an CEC event at your facility.      Neptune Notes Looking for the perfect Christmas gift for aquatic family and friends? SaltwaterCanvas carries a variety of mesh bags for every aquatic need. The waterproof mesh flow-through design allows water to pass through the bag and is ideal for swimmers who are tired of toting a dilapidated duffle bag to the pool, only to have it reek of mildew. Both aqua exercise enthusiasts and instructors can benefit by expanding their Neptune knowledge base. If you know of others sites of interest, please share the specifics with us so we can place the information in future Water Log Newsletters. Expert Answer Q:     I am looking for "getting started" workout plan for use in a resistance pool. Lois Milne A:      We have several workouts that you can do while your resistance flow is deactivated - your  selection  will be based on your goals and results. To Deep or Not To Deep Water Workout Aqua Body Boot Camp Workout Interchangeable Home Pool Water Workout Interchangeable Total Cardio Workout Interchangeable Rock Bottom Workout Noodle Water Workout Variety Workout The Interchangeable Total Cardio Workout can also be done while the resistance flow is on - you will need to travel into the flow. This will create a higher intensity workout.  Thanks for asking, Carla. 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.   Exercise Routine from Kathie Ferguson of Fort Morgan, Colorado. HI! I developed this using the 12 Days of Christmas! It is an interval work out and my classes love it enough we do it through out the year! Day 1) Partridge in a Pear Tree- Quad Stretch (right hand takes right ankle to bum- do not over torque the knee) Left arm up hold 30 seconds and change arm and leg Day 2) Turtle Doves-Arm circles forward and backward Day 3) French Hens-Can Can (alone or with arms linked with others this always brings out the smiles) Day 4) Calling Birds-Froggies (we say these birds eat frogs) Day 5) Golden Rings -Jog in a circle and then sing as loud as we can"5 Golden Rings" and then go backwards and sing again Day 6) Geese a Laying-squats across the pool and back Day 7) Swans a Swimming-Bicycle Day 8) Maids A Milking-Bicep curls Day 9) Ladies Dancing-Twisting in place Day 10) Lords a Leaping-Leaping across the pool change lead legs from side to side Day 11) Pipers Piping-Blast Offs knees SOFT Day 12) Drummers Drumming-Hammer curls Repeat from Day 1 Cardio moves we do for 2 minutes, the strength moves we do 12 (squats are across the pool and back 2x's). I go though it one time without buoys or noodles (as a warm up) and then add them. A lot of fun and a great workout!  Thanks Kathie! 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 $50.00.      Your Free Exercise is Ski Feet Criss Cross Hands    Family Traditions Most family traditions are filled with happy and warm feelings. Traditions are begun and are repeated for their various values or meanings.  My father started a tradition years ago - one that we all shared as a family and now continue to perform in his memory. Daddy doubled his tip giving between Thanksgiving and Christmas - regardless of the service rendered. His desire was to help struggling families to have a happier holiday season. I invite you to join my family this year with our tradition, or to start a similar one of your own. We should awaken to our numerous blessings and bestow a portion of it on others.  Merry Christmas!      Speedo HYDRO XP Holiday Special Men and Women water exercise shoes on sale!  Available to Instructors and Students!  Enter Promotional Code SP72 during the checkout procedure. Offer ends 1/15/08.  ine from Kathie Ferguson of Fort Morgan, Colorado.  Your Free Exercise is Ski Feet Criss Cross Hands Family Traditions Speedo HYDRO XP Holiday Special Keep Splashing!