Experience a unique full-body workout in water
With Aqua-Fit, Power Aqua, and Water Gymnastics, you'll improve your strength and stamina. The movements in water are gentle on your joints.
The training takes place in small groups of around 10 people, this is ideal for achieving personal fitness goals within a shared training environment.
Optimize your fitness level and motivation while benefiting from personal wellness coaching.
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Aqua-Fit with Samantha O'Connor
I have been a fitness instructor since 2000 and since 2008, teach as a certified, health insurance-recognized Aqua-Fit instructor, I specialize in training with low impact hence joint-friendly training and strengthening exercises for the core back muscles in water.
From 2009 to 2019, I worked at the Schulthess Clinic and have been continuously furthering my education ever since, updating my know-how & staying up to date. Born in Zurich, raised in Rüschlikon, and a dual citizen of Switzerland/England, I speak fluent German, English, as well as French, Italian, and Spanish.
Since 2008, I have been training various age groups in indoor pools throughout the Canton of Zurich in Aqua-Fit, Power Aqua, Water Gymnastics, Rheumatism Exercises, Core Back Fitness, and Pregnancy Gymnastics. My continuing education with experts such as Markus Ryffel, Victor Röthlin, Aquademie, Swimsports, and the Schulthess Clinic, as well as my Qualitop health insurance recognition, guarantee the highest quality and experience.
My motto is: «Challenge yourself – the healthy way!»
Benefits
Benefits of Water Training which is gentle on your joints
What is Aqua-Fit?
Aqua-Fit is a full-body workout in water. Thanks to buoyancy, you weigh only 10% of your body weight. This protects the joints and spine, enabling even people with back pain, arthritis, and joint pain to train efficiently. Water provides approximately 800 times more resistance, which means Aqua-Fit combines endurance with strength training and burns more calories than a comparable land-based training session. I provide buoyancy aids for deep-water training. The buoyancy devices (aqua trainer, aqua sports pants, leg floats, aqua vest, or aqua belt) are important for maintaining correct, physiological spine alignment during deep-water training.
Aqua-Fit is a full-body workout in water. Thanks to buoyancy, you weigh only 10% of your body weight. This protects the joints and spine, enabling even people with back pain, arthritis, and joint pain to train efficiently.
Water provides approximately 800 times more resistance, which means Aqua-Fit combines endurance with strength training and burns more calories than a comparable land-based training session.
I provide buoyancy aids for deep-water training. The buoyancy devices (aqua trainer, aqua sports pants, leg floats, aqua vest, or aqua belt) are important for maintaining correct, physiological spine alignment during deep-water training.
What is Water Gymnastics?
Water Gymnastics takes place in shallow water. The exercises are performed with contact to the pool floor. Water Gymnastics improves flexibility, the strength of the upper and lower extremities, mobility, promotes circulation, and additionally, during training, the skin is massaged, the natural lymph flow is stimulated, the circulatory system is activated, thus ensuring improved blood and lymph flow. Water resistance is ideal for firmer skin, reduced cellulite, and osteoporosis prevention. Hereby water provides resistance while simultaneously relieving the joints. With aqua dumbbells and aqua gloves, the training effect can be increased by up to 25%.
Water Gymnastics takes place in shallow water. The exercises are performed with contact to the pool floor. Water Gymnastics improves flexibility, the strength of the upper and lower extremities, mobility, promotes circulation, and additionally, during training, the skin is massaged, the natural lymph flow is stimulated, the circulatory system is activated, thus ensuring improved blood and lymph flow.
Water resistance is ideal for firmer skin, reduced cellulite, and osteoporosis prevention.
Hereby water provides resistance while simultaneously relieving the joints. With aqua dumbbells and aqua gloves, the training effect can be increased by up to 25%.
Gentle on your joints
There is no impact on the joints in water. Exercises like squats that cause pain on land are effortless in water. The training is ideal for people with aching joints, rehabilitation, pregnant women, and all age groups.
Combination training
Water increases resistance and combines endurance with strength. This improves fitness, body awareness and posture. In a group setting, motivation, happiness and social connections develop.
High amounts of calories burned
Water training burns more calories than comparable land-based exercises. Metabolism is stimulated, muscles are built, and fat tissue is efficiently reduced – all without overexertion.
Full-body workout
An efficient full body workout, whilst strengthening muscles and blood circulation. The stimulus of water activates the whole body; the massage effect reduces muscle soreness. The immune system also benefits from this.
Suitable for all age groups
Aqua training is suitable for all ages. Whether young, pregnant, athletic, or in rehabilitation – the training is effective, pain-free, and individually adaptable for all fitness levels.
Group fitness classes & motivation
Exercise is more fun in a group. The dynamic atmosphere boosts motivation and creates connections. New friendships are formed – with lots of laughter, energy, and camaraderie.
Group fitness classes
Course programme for Power Aqua-Fit and Water Gymnastics
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All classes take place in Hallenbad Untermosen Wädenswil
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Before joining a class, I offer a free trial lesson where fitness goals are discussed and your needs are assessed.
Tuesday midday
1:00 PM–2:00 PM (60min)
Water Gymnastics in shallow water
CHF 30
Admission to the swimming pool is not included.
Tuesday evening
CHF 35
Price incl. buoyancy aid.
Admission to the swimming pool is not included.
Friday afternoon
CHF 35
Price incl. buoyancy aid.
Admission to the swimming pool is not included.
Added bonus 1
Free Warm-Up training with resistance bands included
Short warm-up sessions before the Aqua-Fit class strengthen the entire musculoskeletal system and muscles, optimally preparing the joints and cardiovascular system for the subsequent water training.
Added bonus 2
Buoyancy aid included for Deep Water Training
Before the first training session, we will select the right buoyancy aid together such as aqua trainers, aqua sports pants, leg floats, aqua vests or aqua belts.
Added bonus 3
Intensifying training equipment Included
Aqua dumbbells and aqua gloves further enhance the training effect.
Special programme
Pregnancy gymnastics and Ai Chi yoga in water
Pregnancy water gymnastics
Gentle training until approximately two weeks before the birth date – in consultation with your attending Medical practitioner. Joint-friendly water training during pregnancy with massage effect, for improved circulation and activated endorphins. The training supports expectant mothers in birth preparation, visibly improves skin appearance and can help prevent stretch marks.
Ai-Chi-Yoga (in planning phase)
Relaxing water training inspired by Tai Chi that promotes calm breathing, inner balance and enhanced body awareness.
Health insurance certified
Health Insurance reimbursement & QualiCert-certified courses
My courses are QualiCert‑certified and meet the Course (Active) standard. Fitness Zimmerberg is an audited, certified provider with qualified leadership, code of ethics, transparent course design, and liability insurance. Depending on your health insurance policy, course costs may be partially reimbursed.
Medical practitioner prescribed physiotherapy in a swimming pool can also be submitted and later reimbursed after completing the course, you'll receive a certificate of attendance for reimbursement purposes.
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Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
Satisfied customers
What my participants say
«I've been going to Aqua-Fit with Samantha for many years. I really enjoy training with her. It's a challenge every time, but afterwards I feel so good because I can feel that the training benefits my entire body. Samantha is always cheerful, in a good mood, and explains exactly which muscles we are training. Thank you so much, dear Samantha, for the wonderful training every week!»
Esther
«I've been participating in Samantha's Aqua-Fit courses for several months, as I was weak and severely overweight due to a chronic joint disease and multiple surgeries. Samantha's professionalism inspires me – she individually supports strengths and encourages through weaknesses. Always with humor and new exercises, so it never gets boring. The success is noticeable and visible. I recommend this course to anyone who wants to strengthen muscles and improve mobility without straining joints or the back.»
Elisabeth
«After a severe mountain accident in 2023 and a year of rehabilitation, I was able to sign up for Aqua-Fit. After just a few weeks, the gentle yet challenging training in water noticeably improved my knee mobility and thigh strength. I sincerely thank Samantha for her competent and comprehensive care in and around the water.»
Gaby
Start now!
Ready for Aqua-Fit Training?
Do you have any questions about the courses or would you like to register for a free trial lesson?
Then write to me and we can discuss the next steps. I look forward to welcoming you in the water!
All Aqua-Fit & Watergymnastics classes take place here:
Hallenbad Untermosen Wädenswil
Speerstrasse 95
8820 Wädenswil ZH
