When you need Water Fitness Instructors that you can trust, call Ship Shape Water Fitness Specialists LLC in St. Augustine, Florida and surrounding areas for all of your water fitness instruction needs. At Ship Shape Water Fitness Specialists LLC we specialize in a variety of water fitness instruction services, including water fitness instructor training, lifeguard training, and swimming lesson services.
You’ll know that you’re in the right hands when you call the experts at Ship Shape Water Fitness Specialists LLC in St. Augustine, FL. Providing water fitness instruction in both group and personal training for over 35 years.
- Private walkway to the beach! Free beach parking for members!
- 10 Har-Tru tennis courts with lights for night play. On-line tennis reservation system, league play for men and women, group and private lessons by our certified, experienced Tennis Pros as well as clinics, days, nights, & weekends, for youth and adults.
- Club Shop with tennis accessories as well as sweatshirts, caps, visors, and polo shirts with our ABTC logo. Racquet stringing available.
- Two pristine swimming pools, an indoor heated (ADA compliant) pool with tables and chairs, and an outdoor pool with loungers and tables & chairs. Water fitness classes included! Floatation and resistance equipment is provided.
- Two co-ed fitness rooms, one with free weights, rowing machine, treadmills, bike, and stair stepper. One with circuit equipment, treadmills, bikes, and stair stepper, pilates balls, resistance bands and yoga mats.
- Refreshment Bar with bottled water, sports drinks, sodas, draft beer, and wine.
- Outdoor tables and chairs overlooking tennis courts.
- Club amenities include co-ed whirlpool, and steam room/sauna/showers in the women's and men's locker rooms. Lockers available for daily use.
- Salon for hair and massage appointments as well as manicures & pedicures. Open year-round Monday through Friday, 904-461-5396.
Dr. Holly Faunce, licensed Physical Therapist, is on-site for appointments and personal training, 904-874-8547.
Sharon Smith, Personal Trainer, Swim Instructor, Red Cross Lifeguard Trainer, Water Fitness Instructor and Trainer for Certification and CEC workshops, 386-986-5655.
Contact Info
Fitness Specialists LLC
St. Augustine , FL 32080
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Pre-registration is required. Please call (386) 986-5655.
$75 per workshop, if you choose all, you receive a 20% discount .
Workshops Include:
- Personal Training in the Pool
- Water Fitness Medley
- Water Dance
- Deep Water Workout in a Shallow Water Pool
- Yo-Chi
- Routine Building
Personal Training in the Pool
Because this particular workshop is a "one on one" session, it proves to be a great stepping stone for getting participants comfortable in the water, back in the game after injuries, Pre and Post Surgeries or Special Needs.
We give the instructors the information on how the participants apply for insurance reimbursement, (not something that the facility has to be responsible for). Health screening and fitness testing along with marketing the program through area physicians assist to expose what facilities have to offer and increases membership. Your instructor has become involved in marketing your facility because obviously the more students, the more revenue is realized.
Water Dance
A workshop I have taught for over 40 years that does not conflict with Zumba. According to the National Council on Aging, this is the number one requested class. A lot of our aging population grew up in the Swing, Shag, Jitterbug and Disco era" and would still love the opportunity to dance in a safer environment. Six various styles of dance movements are covered and they receive a workbook and CD breaking down each routine.
Water Fitness Medley
A great combination of high and moderate intensity training (HIIT and MIIT) allowing the participant a recovery time which typically pushes them to work a little harder. This includes games, inexpensive props, circuit stations and more. A very popular workshop.
Deep Water Workouts in a Shallow Water Pool
With just the use of a noodle, participants can enjoy the benefits of decompression of the spine, core stabilization and freedom of movement. True deep water can be used but everyone has the option. This allows the participant to learn to take both feet off the floor of the pool, how to recover to a vertical position, when they realize they can touch down at any time. Also comes with a workbook and CD
Yo/Chi
A unique combination of Yoga, Tai Chi and Ai Chi. Depending on the temperature of the pool, this class can be scheduled "as is" or segments can be taught throughout a regular water aerobics class as an interval. Great for balance, core stabilization, strength, flexibility, martial arts and coordination with a big focus on correcting posture.
Routine Building
This workshop is highly recommended following a basic level certification for those that have trouble putting a class together. Covering all major components of endurance, strength and flexibility, we teach the instructor how to move from basic to complex patterns by discovering simple techniques of adding variety to basic movements by simply changing tempo, power and speed. This workshop is a great tool for working with various fitness levels within one class.