Exercise is no longer limited to the gym, and alternative 'fun' workout trends just keep on coming. The latest in this long line is FloatFit, a floating fitness class created by UK-based water fitness company Aqua Physical. The class was introduced to Europe in 2017 and will now launch on Aussie shores as of this Saturday, November 3 — starting with a free class overlooking Sydney Harbour at the Cabarita Swimming Centre.
The 40-minute class is exactly what it sounds like — participants will stand on a floating exercise mat in the pool and proceed through a series of yoga-inspired, high-intensity workouts. At the free Cabarita class, you can expect plenty of squats, mountain climbers and lunges in this full-body workout. While this much movement on your run-of-the-mill beach floaty sounds impossible, these patented AquaBase mats feature a textured surface for grip. Participants are also tethered to ropes to avoid an embarrassing tumble into the pool.
Going forward, FloatFit classes will be available at six Belgravia Leisure locations around greater Sydney — including at the Andrew (Boy) Charlton Pool, Camperdown's Victoria Park Pool, Baulkham Hills' Waves Fitness & Aquatic Centre, Liverpool's Whitlam Leisure Centre, Lidcombe's Auburn Ruth Everuss Aquatic Centre, the Drummoyne Swimming Centre and Cabarita Swimming Centre — and two Port Stephens aquatic centres in Salamander Bay and Mallabula. Additional classes will also take place at Bendigo's Faith Leech Aquatic Centre in Victoria.
The free launch class at Cabarita is limited to sixty people and registration is a must, so head here to reserve your floating mat now.