Workout on Water

Karen Kison leads her class through a series of yoga positions during a paddleboard workout.

 Photo by Dark Rush

Russell Lands Wellness and Recreation Director Karen Kison couldn’t wait to expose Lake Martin residents to Aqua Stand Up, a new form of exercise that recently was adapted for lake use. Originally developed for pools by French fitness professional and personal trainer Eric Vandendriessche, the program launched from Kowaliga Marina this summer, and Kison hopes it continues to gain popularity.

Vandendriessche flew in to Lake Martin to help Kison and her employees learn how to properly set up the class and its equipment. Kison then was trained and provided with an already-developed routine and music selections suitable for each training section.