In this week's episode I am joined by  Vicky Hatch, an expert in aqua and aquatic activity, pre and postnatal exercise, diabetes, cardiac rehab, and pulmonary rehab. Vicky will be sharing her expertise on aquatic activity. We discuss:Why  exercising in water is beneficialAqua exercise for specific populationsSafety and considerations for aqua exerciseFun and social aspects of aqua exerciseExercising in water offers a multitude of benefits for lots of people. The buoyancy and support of water make it a safe and enjoyable environment to stay active and fit. It can be such a fun environment in which to exercise.About Vicky:Vicky Hatch is a specialist in clinical exercise and registered clinical physiologist (Cardiology), working with a wide range of clients with long term conditions in hospital and community settings. For over 12 years, she has worked at a leading cardiothoracic hospital developing and delivering exercise assessment, physical activity programmes and education to patients and clinical teams.She is an experienced and innovative tutor, assessor, and internal verifier for a number of specialist training providers and been involved in the development of many courses and qualifications, including Pre-Natal and Post-Natal Aqua, Aqua for Long term conditions and Aqua for Cardiac Conditions. She is Chair of the British Association of Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation (BACPR) Exercise Instructor Network (EIN) and past Chair of the BACPR Exercise Professionals Group (EPG).About Sarah:Sarah Bolitho helps fitness and health professionals develop their careers and grow their businesses by providing specialist training in teaching, assessing, and internal quality assurance, together with qualifications in exercise referral and disability.   With over 30 years in the health-related fitness and physical activity fields, Sarah has a wealth of experience and knowledge.  She has worked in most roles in the industry from group exercise to personal training but specialised in working with specialist populations.  For over 25 years Sarah has trained fitness and health professionals to work with clients with long-term conditions, mental health issues, disabilities, older adults and pre/post-natal women.  She has a post-graduate diploma in exercise and health behaviour and extensive training in supporting behaviour change.  She has worked with awarding organisations to develop qualifications and training and with accreditation bodies to endorse high-quality non-regulated training. In her spare time, you will usually find Sarah walking in the mountains, by the sea or anywhere in nature.For more about the training and support Sarah offers, visit www.sarahbolitho.com or contact her at [email protected]. Follow her on social mediaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/fabnewlous_active_livesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/fitnesscareer mentorLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahbolitho

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