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Marietta Mehanni
Marietta has been teaching group fitness classes (both land and water-based) at YMCA
centres since 1990. She is an award-winning Australian presenter and Australian Fitness
Network Ambassador with over 25 years of instructor experience. Marietta is also the
World Master Trainer and Education Coordinator for Gymstick International, and a Pelvic
Floor Ambassador for Continence Foundation Australia. To find out more visit
www.mariettamehanni.com

AQUA FOR ALL

International fitness presenter and YMCA instructor Marietta Mehanni explains
the benefits of aqua exercise.

I

t’s not surprising that water-based workouts are
increasing in popularity among all ages and abilities,
because the health and fitness benefits are exceptional.

Here are some stats and facts about aqua exercise, to help
you understand why you should give it a go!
• Water recruits more muscle fibres and provides around 12
times the resistance of air, which means it is the perfect
medium for strengthening your muscles.
• Due to the lack of impact when working out in water, you’ll
minimise the wear and X\