About
Kia ora, I am Tania and I'm here to help you get stronger and move better.
With over ten years of experience as a group fitness instructor and more than two years as a personal trainer I have helped numerous clients achieve their fitness goals. My clients have experienced successful weight loss, substantial gains in strength and mobility, and an overall enhanced sense of well-being. My primary objective is to transform the pool into your personalised fitness center, regardless of your current fitness level. I offer customised services tailored to your unique needs and aspirations, catering to a diverse clientele ranging from the young and able-bodied to individuals with physical limitations. I eagerly anticipate the opportunity to collaborate with you on your fitness journey!
Vision
My passion for making physical activity accessible to everyone, regardless of their ability, led me to establish Tania Horton - The Aquatic PT. I believe that everyone deserves to experience the benefits of being active, and I am committed to helping them achieve their goals.
Mission
I am here to help you enjoy the benefits exercise, whether you prefer working out at the gym or in the pool. My goal is to make exercise accessible to everyone, regardless of their abilities.
Qualifications
I have spent time developing my skill set and knowledge base to ensure
you are getting the best outcomes.
New Zealand certificate in
Exercise level 4
Austswim WETS Aqua
Instructor Licence
National Certificate in Recreation and Sport (aquatics) (Swim Education)
Level 3
National Certificate in Fitness
(Group Fitness Instruction)
Level 3
National Certificate in Sport Coaching
Level 3
History
An active lifestyle has always been a part of me. Running used to be my go-to exercise, especially after dropping my 3 kids off at Kindy. It was my time to clear my mind and feel the physical and mental benefits of exercise. However, an injury from running led me to swimming at Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000. It was a safe way to keep my fitness without irritating my knees. Swimming for an hour, three times a week soon got boring! I eventually gave in to my mother's suggestion of trying "aquacise". I used to think it was just for old people, but boy I was wrong! It gave me a total body workout and cardio all at once, and I gained a new respect for those "old people".
One of the swim teachers I knew soon approached me with an opportunity to become a swim teacher- after some initial hesitation (I mean, what did I know about swim teaching?), I couldn't say no! The hours worked well around the kids at school, so why not? Soon after, I was qualified as a swim teacher group fitness instructor, coach and now personal trainer with a love of the water and creating new and exciting exercises.
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Now my 3 kids are teenagers. I along with many other professional instructors around the word are on a mission to introduce as many people as possible to what I call the magical benefits of the water and a way of working out that all my clients will tell you is fun!