Guilherme Passos 

 

Coach Gui brings a wealth of aquatic expertise and leadership to his water fitness classes. Originally from São Paulo, Brazil, Guilherme spent 15 years as a competitive swimmer, representing the Brazilian Youth National Team and training alongside world-class athletes, including Olympic medalists Cesar Cielo and Bruno Fratus. After moving to the U.S. in 2011 to attend the University of Nevada Las Vegas, Guilherme earned a degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with a focus on Hospitality while excelling in collegiate swimming. As an NCAA Division I All-American, he contributed to UNLV’s success as a top mid-major program in the nation. Guilherme began his coaching journey during the 2014-15 season as an Assistant Coach for the UNLV swim team. Since December 2022, he has served as the Assistant Aquatics Director at the Gordon JCC, where he coaches the Tigersharks swim team, teaches technique-focused swim lessons, and leads water fitness classes. With his deep understanding of swimming mechanics, fitness principles, and a lifelong passion for the water, Guilherme creates dynamic and engaging water fitness sessions. His classes are designed to be fun, inclusive, and effective, helping participants of all levels achieve their fitness goals while enjoying the many benefits of aquatic exercise!

 

Dive into an engaging and dynamic 50-minute water fitness class led by Coach Gui! Each session begins with a 10-minute warm-up to get your body moving and ends with a 5-minute cool-down for recovery and relaxation. Coach Gui’s classes offer variety to keep you motivated and challenged. Some days focus on cardio to boost your heart health, others emphasize core strength or target specific muscle groups for a full-body workout. Drawing inspiration from CrossFit, weightlifting, dryland exercises, and swimming, Coach Gui incorporates unique and creative movements to maximize fitness benefits while making the most of the water's low-impact environment. No matter your fitness level, this class is designed to help you build strength, improve endurance, and feel great—all while having fun in the water!

She holds a black belt in the Nia Technique which she has taught in studios in the USA and South Africa, she is also trained in Silver Sneakers (fitness for Active Older Adults) and the Barre Technique.

Having undergone knee replacement surgery in 2020 during the pandemic, she rekindled her passion for lap swimming, and you’ll often see her getting her miles in at the pool. Kim currently lives in West Meade with her husband and two dogs, her two sons are finding their way in the world but visit often. Her other passions include teaching art at the MPACC, gardening, cooking and travel.

 

50 minutes of moving our bodies in functional ways in the water. We use music and resistance equipment to challenge and strengthen. The format moves through a full body warm up including focus on our hands, feet and spine. Approximately 25 minutes of cardio where we play with simple patterns and choreography to challenge both body and brain. Culminating in a cool down and stretch with a focus on breath and balance. Drawn from her background in dance, yoga and movement science this workout is simultaneously fun, eclectic and challenging.