It's recommended to have some swimming and floating ability for your safety in the water. Many exercises will be performed in chest-deep water as well as deeper water for suspension exercises. Flotation devices can be worn for added safety.

The water is a cushioning workout environment that reduces impact on bones and joints. Water-based workouts are effective and help eliminate the risk of joint injury.

I'm currently building interest in my program. I am to launch KneeFlex-8 by summer 2026.

I have taught aqua fitness and aqua therapy programs for more than 15 years. My experience ranges from class instruction to 1-on-1 personal training sessions. 

Some pools use salt water which tends to be better on your skin. You may consider looking for local pool facilities that are salt water. Special moisturizing soap when you shower afterwards is also a good idea, followed by a thick body moisturizer. Water-based exercises can also be done in natural bodies of water as well as natural pools.

You are welcome to email me anytime with any questions you might have. Feel free to email me at Justin@aquavivafit.com

For the most part - yes! Water-based exercise is easily adaptable to varying fitness levels with a few caveats: KneeFlex-8 is not recommended for persons who are unable to enter and exit a pool or navigate inside a pool easily and safely and it is not recommended for persons who cannot swim or are at risk for drowning. 

That's not a problem. You likely have a community pool in your local area. Find out what times are available for public leisure swims (note: it might be a good idea to call and find out what times are available to do exercises on your own).

KneeFlex-8 was designed to help you recover and recondition after your knee-replacement surgery. It's always a good idea to first check with your doctor and make sure you are cleared for any exercise program. The water is in fact the best place to workout if you have any artificial joints as the environment will be low-impact. 

Be sure to first check with your doctor before starting any workout program. Community pools have lifeguards on duty who are trained in first aid, CPR, and defibrillation. Typically, the water is a cooler workout environment that helps to keep heart rate lower as you workout too!

The recommended water temperature is on the warmer side to help with muscle relaxation (between 85 and 90 degrees Fahrenheit) however a cooler pool will be fine as you get moving especially in the later weeks of KneeFlex-8 where we will be doing higher intensity moves for aerobic fitness. Avoid very cold pools below 80 degrees.

If you are not comfortable or able to navigate a pool, pool stairs, and pool ladders, if you are at risk for drowning, if your recent surgery incision is not yet healed, if you have any of the following contraindications to exercise: heart attack within the past 2 days, ongoing unstable angina (chest pain), uncontrolled irregular heartbeat causing symptoms or instability, active infection of heart lining (endocarditis), symptomatic severe narrowing of the aorta (aortic stenosis), decompensated heart failure, acute pulmonary embolism or lung tissue injury (infarction), deep vein thrombosis (blood clot in vein), acute inflammation of heart or heart lining (myocarditis or pericarditis), acute tearing of aorta (aortic dissection), or a physical disability that prevents safe and adequate participation.

Yes. Medical clearance from your surgeon, physical therapist, and/or health care team is necessary before participating in this program and additionally, if you have any significant heart, blood pressure, metabolic, kidney, or lung condition, medical clearance is highly recommended for your health and safety.

Yes. There are three forms for you to sign before participation: 1. General Disclaimer & Assumption of Responsibility; 2. Pre-Participation Health Screening & Medical Clearance Acknowledgement; and 3. Participant Agreement, Assumption of Risk & Release of Liability.