"I use ACCUA during my off-season training to help me with my stamina and recovery. The underwater treadmill training is a great supplement to the on-field work that I do and the staff is so helpful and knowledgeable, I know they will get me prepared for my season."
Larry Fitzgerald Jr.
All-Pro Wide Reciever
"I was hurdling and I tripped over the last hurdle and landed on my shoulder. In a couple of minutes I found out that I snapped my collarbone in half. It was bad enough I had surgery and was told to rest it for 8 to 10 weeks. I’m not one of those people who can just sit around; I have to be doing something so that is when my parents found Accua. I went to Accua to try it out, and all the trainers are welcoming and funny so I felt comfortable right away. My first workout I had a blast! I was having tons of fun and a great workout all together. I seriously believe that Accua helped me stay in shape and strengthen my collarbone and all of my other muscles. Now that my collarbone is healed I still go to Accua to just stay in shape. I just can’t wait to step in that pool the next time I go and get a great workout. I highly recommend injured or not for high school athlete."
Niki Porter
Prior Lake, MN
"I have experienced many different types of exercise. Never have I had a workout that was so time efficient. In the ACCUA HydroWorx pool I can get done what would take me twice the time out of the water. There is constant resistance on your entire body so that all your movements must be in sync. When you are out of balance your weaknesses are instantly brought to your
attention- so that you can key in on those weaknesses and work on them. This is the first exercise that I have experienced that works the whole body.
incorporating all main muscle groups simultaneously. Not only does it work your endurance and stamina in a half hour, but you make visible gains in your strength as well after only a few sessions. And following a seriously tough workout, instead of feeling fatigued and joint sore, you feel fatigued and refreshed since there is next to no impact. It truly is an innovative and fun alternative to the daily grind of workouts that most people are looking for a departure from."
Kaylin Richardson Olympic Ski Racer 06'
2006 U.S. Olympian,
2007 U.S. National Downhill Champion
"After suffering another injury due to running, ACCUA helped me to stay in shape and most importantly, run, on the underwater treadmill in their Hydro Worx pool with no impact on my injured leg. With the help of Jeff and the ACCUA staff I was able to stay in shape and finish the last four races of my cross country season!"
Meredith K.
Minnetonka, MN
“I was fortunate to discover the ACCUA HydroWorx pool in the spring. At that time, I was not running on land as I was recovering from injuries suffered the previous fall from being hit by a car while biking. I began running in the HydroWorx pool a few times per week which really improved my overall endurance and strength. Several weeks later, I transitioned to running on land and continued to use the Hydro Worx pool to supplement my run training as I began training for Ironman Wisconsin. On September 9th, I successfully completed Ironman Wisconsin, finishing first in my age group and earning a slot to the Ironman World Championship in Hawaii. I attribute part of my success to the time I spent training in the HydroWorx pool.”
Sarah Mercer
Golden Valley, MN
"I loved that HydroWorx pool, it was so great for my speed and endurance. I found a significant change in my stamina and strength in my legs from last track season to this track season. All my running times got much faster and my health (injury wise) was like night and day compared to last year. I had no bleeds and had a great season overall! I know I couldn't have had a more successful track season if it weren't for the HydroWorx pool you trained me in! thanks a lot Accua!"
Robby Albert
Rosemount, MN
"My Name is Robert Doyle and I'm 13 years old. I have been
doing the HydroWorx pool for two years. In April 2004 I was struck
with paralysis due to a malformation in my spine. My rehabilitation
program is led by people who believe in the body's ability to recover
more than traditional therapy. I'm now on an intense therapy program
and a large part is the HydroWorx pool. I have regained some muscles
that I can work in the pool, but that aren't strong enough yet
to work on land. Exercising in the pool has helped me walk and
has also conditioned my upper body. I have been able to continue
to enjoy sports through adapted baseball, basketball, soccer and
hockey."
Robert recently lettered in Soccer, Hockey and Baseball, making him the first 8th grader to accomplish this. Robert was also named to the All-Conference Baseball team for the Minnesota State High School league.
Robert Doyle
Eden Prairie, MN
"October 1st I was signed up to run the Twin Cities 10 mile race. My leg was not 100% but I ran anyway. I was in pain the entire race and afterwards I was considering whether or not I would be able to run the Hawaii marathon. I was a wreck, but when you put so much time, effort and heart into training it is the worst feeling thinking that you can't accomplish your goal. Halfway through October, I was running out of time and options. I tried yet another chiropractor in combination with pool running on the underwater treadmill and strength training. I finally had found the right formula for me just in time for those 20 plus mile runs. On December 10th, I successfully finished the Honolulu Marathon in 3 hours and 55 minutes beating my goal of 4 hours. I placed 1688 out of 28,000 people that ran the race."
Alicia M.
Minneapolis, MN
When Robin Leali walked off the City of Lakes 25k at mile eight she wasn't looking forward to her MRI. "No running for four to six weeks" was the grim instructions she received for the second time in a year. Torn gluteus maximus and gluteus medius muscles would have kept her sidelined for weeks, but with her doctors full support, she started a four week program at ACCUA that allowed her to "keep my running legs running" with the help of the HydroWorx pool. "I'm convinced that my return to running was smoother due to my time spent in the ACCUA HydroWorx pool."
Robin was so happy with her results, she wrote an article for RunMinnesota, a publication of the Minnesota Distance Runners Association. See the complete article.
Robin Leali
Plymouth, MN
