Our Mission is Your Success!

Simply the best training for movement motivators.
Integrity     •     Quality     •    Consistency     •    Safety     •     Purposeful Movement
We coach and develop leaders, therapists, trainers and presenters. 
​Thanks for visiting the site!

Here's some info to help you understand our team, our mission, and our passion:
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For the Love of Fit was founded in 1984 to promote excellence in health and fitness leadership. Since then, we have had the pleasure of training hundreds of fitness and aqua fitness leaders, as well as rehab specialists across Canada and internationally.  This journey to four continents and numerous countries, has allowed us to meet incredible people who focus their energy and talent on helping others.

On this site, you will find a listing and description of workshops, courses, keynotes and educational products. There are blogs and downloads to help you succeed.
  
Always, our motivation is the welfare of the end-user - the aqua fitness participant; the person in pain after injury or surgery; the inactive individual hoping to create a positive life-change.

Our enthusiastic approach to active learning is the key to your excellent learning experience. 

By providing research-based, quality training for therapists and instructors, we will help you improve lives through movement.

Thanks for visiting.  Please get in touch with comments or questions.
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​Our training is never dry...

Since 2000, we have developed world-class training courses for aqua fitness leaders and aquatic rehab specialists. 

These include: 

• AquaStretch™  - aquatic manual therapy using fascial release techniques
• AQX aqua fitness leadership training and certification
• AquaBility - adapted aqua fitness training for people with a variety of health conditions
• AquaCycling - training and certification for aquatic cycling instructors
• AquaNatal - training/certification for aqua fitness in the childbearing year
• AquaStrength - aquatic muscle conditioning, including use of equipment
• BackSplash - on-line or in-person training related to core strengthening
• AquaTots -  certification for leaders of tot + adult aqua fitness classes
• AQXonFloats - training and certification for pool exercise on floating mats or boards

We specialize in creating custom workshops to suit your training needs. Get in touch!

AQX is simply the best aqua fitness training, because: 

• We keep technical content practical and easy to understand. 
• You learn strong leadership skills aimed at making the best use of water as a training modality.
• We train you to stay safe while you teach.
• You learn to help your participants optimize their workout - meeting their individual needs.
• Our certification is the most affordable available! We are not driven by profit generated through annual memberships and fees.​

What's next?  If you've completed your AQX course (on-line or in-person), and have successfully completed your AQX theory exam, all that remains is AQX practical assessment. 
Your practical assessment can be done in person by a qualified AQX Assessor. If this option exists in your facility, set up your assessment. Your Assessor will forward your results to AQX, and you will be sent your certificate.

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Integrity     •     Quality     •    Consistency     •    Safety     •     Purposeful Movement

AQX Aqua Fitness Leadership Excellence, was founded in 2011 to provide high-quality, affordable in-house training for municipalities and organizations.  Now in five provinces and Nunavut, the AQX program continues to grow! Pool administrators recognize the value and benefits of AQX. 

​Key features of AQX training and certification include:

• Autonomy: Facilities to make their own decisions about their on-going programming and staff training. Recommendations for best practices are given. 
• Flexibility:  The shape and delivery of your AQX program is determined by your needs. AQX provides recommendations based on best practices and industry standards. 
• Practicality: AQX training is focused on practical leadership skills with adequate theory to support good decision-making. The theory level of the AQX course is set at a grade 11 – 12 level, making it attainable for most leadership-trainees, including lifeguards. On-line training is available and growing!
• Progressiveness: AQX encourages staff training and development. Staff with strong skills are encouraged to become Mentors, Assessors, and eventually, AQX Course Trainers (the MAT-Team). 
• Inclusivity: AQX is designed to bring leaders from a variety of backgrounds under one umbrella by recognizing valid 3rd party certifications (ie: YMCA, CALA, WaterArt, AEA, etc.). 

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