👉Do you currently have joint pain or any pain in the body that prevents you from exercising?
👉Would you like to regain flexibility and become more energetic?
👉Are you ready to take your workouts to the next level?
👉Do you have your own house swimming pool and would like to add water exercises to your fitness routine?
🤽♀️Aqua Fitness Group Sessions🤽♀️
Low-impact. High energy.
Total-body results—right in the water.
Join my dynamic aqua fitness classes designed to boost your strength, endurance, and mobility—all while being gentle on your joints. Perfect for all fitness levels, these group sessions combine cardio, resistance training, and flexibility in a fun, motivating water-based workout.
🌟What to Expect:
- Full-body workouts that blend aerobic movement, resistance, and core engagement
- Low-impact exercises ideal for all ages, fitness levels, and those with joint sensitivity
- Music-driven routines to keep energy high and spirits lifted
- Community-focused classes where encouragement flows as much as the water
- Variety of formats, including deep water, shallow water, and themed workouts (e.g., HIIT, balance, strength)
🌟Who It’s For:
- Adults seeking an effective yet gentle workout
- People recovering from injury or managing chronic conditions
- Anyone looking to improve cardiovascular health, tone muscles, and have fun doing it!
🌟Logistics:
- 60-minute sessions
- Bodyweight exercises in the water - if you can bring your own equipment - that will be helpful (See link below for links on where to get them)
- Participants should be comfortable in water; swimming skills not required
- I highly recommend that you wear water-shoes for your safety in the pool. Sometimes the floor can be slippery and can lead to falls/injuries. Please visit www.swimoutlet.com/swim4akhirah for options that I included. You can
📍Locations:
It varies. I do work in public community swimming pools IF they allow outside instructors to come in. Swimply swimming pools is another option that I use as well. Visit www.swimply.com to learn more about them. If you have your own house pool, then we will do it at your place!
📍Locations where I will not provide 1:1 swim lessons at the community swimming pools or gyms:
- South Riding
- Alexnadria area
- Arlington area
- Woodbridge area
- Maryland
- Washington DC
- Lifetime
- Recreation centers
💥Do not ask from me to join your gym to teach swim lessons there. Do not expect me to teach you at your recreation center. 💥
🏠How does Swimply pool rental work and how does it impact pricing for the session(s)?
Swimply is a great way to reserve backyard pools for the summer. If you do not have a community outdoor pool or you live in a location that I am not allowed to teach or a location further out from where I live, then I will use Swimply to provide swim lessons. There are various ways to go about this. Yes, each house has their own rules and their own prices. Some houses only allow you to rent the space for at least 2-3 hours and some allow you by the hour. Most of the houses have their prices set the same up to 5 people and once you bring more than 5 people, the price changes.
Therefore, if we end up going through the Swimply route, then:
- We will factor the price of the rental fees and incorporate it into the swim lessons. I will do my best to adjust prices to you so that it's fair for you and me without over charging you.
- If you can bring with you a friend, a family, or someone else with you, then you both (all) can split the cost of the rental fee and pay for the swim lessons. I will provide discount to you at a reasonable price. But this is going to be based on each situation/group that ask for swim lessons.
💲Prices:
As you can see below, the prices are broken down for small group training with me. Check the FAQ for further details. My prices are final*.
*Discounts might be provided case-by-case and by any special occasions.
🌠What is included with the sessions:
- FREE 15-minute (no more than 30 minutes) assessment before you sign up.
- If you sign up for 5 or 10 lessons, then you will receive ONE EXTRA FREE session!
- FREE product from BeFit4Akhirah store (what is currently available)
- Workout plan if you opt in to this option during the weeks that you work with me. For example, 3-lessons package will provide 3-weeks workout plan and support.
- Video recordings if you would like - why? So that you get to see your strokes and you get to see yourself where need to work on to improve your strokes. It's a helpful technique for visual learners and for anyone who truly wants to take their swimming to the next level. Most likely from your phone if you are okay or my phone if needed. I do have water-proof phone case that I will use under the water.
🗓️My current summer 2025 schedule & availability:
- Mondays: 2 P.M - 7 P.M.
- Wednesdays: 2 P.M. - 7 P.M.
- Fridays: 2 P.M. - 7 P.M.
- Weekends: 2 P.M. - 6 P.M.
~Available from June 1st until August 30th.~
🗓️To look at my calendar and available spots, click on the link below:
https://meetings.hubspot.com/befit4akhirah
For further details and most frequently asked questions in regards to lessons,
please see below
Benefits of Aquafitness
If you are debating whether you need to do water aerobics or not, then hear the benefits of aquafitness on your joints, for your body, and your muscles.
Through Swimply
This was in summer 2022 when I offered summer party with water aerobic session - this was fun. A great workout in the water.
The water provides resistance that's safe on the joints
Water is a place where the body can do wonders when the land can be painful on the joints for a lot of people.
Group of ladies joined together for aqua aerobics
This was in summer 2021 when I provided water aerobics through Swimply.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get a refund if I'm unhappy with my purchase?
After 1 session, you can. After 1, it's too late.
How do I schedule my appointment?
Upon purchasing coaching (lesson/s), you'll receive further instructions on how to book a time for your appointment. It will take you to the calendar link I shared above. You'll book the time and date that align with your schedule for your first session. This will be marked as your first milestone inside Teachable. Then once you sign up and create an account, you will be enrolled as a client. Once you and I decide on schedule, I can create milestones and schedule the dates. If nothing works, contact me right away either via text or via email. My email is [email protected]. I will provide my phone number via email or if we have had prior conversation before. Thank you for your understanding
Can I purchase session(s) more than once?
Absolutely! If you find yourself in need of coaching more than once, simply purchase the coaching again.
Is it safe to rent through Swimply?
Yes, it is. I am aware of the risks we take through renting someone's backyard. However, I have rented multiple locations before, and I know now few of them. I am also going to ask for permission from few people I know that are not listed on Swimply if we can use their space.
Why are your prices so high?
They're actually not. ☺️ I am 🚗driving🚗 to your location which takes gas and adds mileage to my car. That is to be factored in. I drive around DMV (northern VA) to provide various water aerobic classes at multiple locations in addition to driving around to provide 1:1 sessions. My time is to be factored in, my skillset, and my gas all add up. In addition, look around at private locations (outside of recreation centers) for how much they're charging for 1:1 lessons. My price rate is also in the personal training competitive market. I am a certified personal trainer providing a personalized workout session to you. In addition, Teachable has 5% processing fee per transaction.
Do each person pay the full price?
No, as mentioned in the description for each price point - these prices are DIVIDED among the group members FOR 5 sessions! Again, this means that whatever the amount is will be divided among the members. That's the price FOR ALL 5 sessions! Please make sure to read description under each price point.
Are these prices for kids and adults together as well?
Yes, if you are a parent who wants to do water aerobics with your child, these are the prices to be divided among the group members. I understand children can't pay that amount on their own. But this is price for my time and it's actually at lower price point than the individualized 1:1 prices I am offering.
What if I only want 3 lessons and not 5?
If your schedule only allows you to take 3 sessions instead of 5, then we will have to create a custom package for you. Of course this will impact the price as well.
Where else do you teach water aerobics?
I currently teach at GMU, through LetSwim (Fairfax during summer - Farrcroft location) and Haymarket community (Dominion Valley), Kids Swim First (Springfield location), and at Dulles Recreation.
Why are you not offering sessions at the locations mentioned above?
Because I am a South Riding resident, and I am not looking to create conflicts where I live. They do not allow outside instructors so I am not going to even bother trying because I can not fake my aqua aerobic sessions. I also work at Dulles Recreation now, you're more than welcome to come take sessions with me there. I have been asked before to go with clients to their gyms such as LifeTime, and I am just uncomfortable doing that. Do not put me under this pressure, thanks. As far as Alexandria, DC, MD, Arlington, Woodbridge locations - They're far for me. And I currently need to take care of my car without over driving. I am currently driving towards Fairfax, Springfield, Haymarket - and in the summer, it depends on who sign up with me - I drive to their location. That's a LOT of mileages (gas - you see how prices are right now) AND time (you see how bad traffic is now thanks to back to working in office for most people).
Will you get in the water with us?
Most likely no because as an instructor, it's more effective to teach outside of the water. I get to see your form and provide helpful feedback to make sure you're doing the movements correctly.
What happens if it rains or thunder is on the way?
Rain - we can still do it - but if you are uncomfortable, we can cancel. Thunder and lightening will lead to pool closures. It's safety concerns without a doubt. Therefore, this is the only time we can cancel class make it up.
What is your cancelation policy?
I would appreciate it if you can let me know before 24-hours. If you are going to cancel within 24-hours to your session, there needs to be a legit emergency and reason. Otherwise, I am going to start respecting my time in 2025- you'll be charged for the class, and you will lose that lesson time.
Where do you get modest swimwear or swimsuits?
There are various brands, Amazon, and I do have an affiliate link with Swimoutlet. Check it out at:
www.swimoutlet.com/swim4akhirah
Also, in Tysons Corner mall, there is Moda Natty store which sells modest swim suits. Check my course Swim4Akhirah - I will add more sources to it ASAP.
Where can I get equipment for water aerobics?
You can get them from Amazon and also from SwimOutlet. I have an affiliate link with SwimOutlet. Please browse through the website because I added lots of clothing options, equipment options, and shoes as well.
www.swimoutlet.com/swim4akhirah
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Ola Khaldi Alghazzouli
She is an ACE Certified Personal Trainer. She started teaching swimming in 2019 at GMU and has continued since then. During COVID-Pandemic shutdown, she launched her #Swim4Akhirah campaign on August 20th, 2020 to discuss the struggles Muslim women go through and to bring further diversity within the swimming industry. She is a podcast host of the Purposeful Fitness with Coach Ola show and currently the author of Welcome Ramadan: A Holistic Approach into Welcoming the Blessed Month!