H2shO™ Aqua Fitness
H2shO™️ aqua classes are the intersection of exercise, performance and culture. It is presently offered exclusively at luxury health clubs, private residences and by appointment.
Publicly accessible workouts announced seasonally. See Calendar.
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H2shO™ Aquatics
What is H2shO™️ Aqua Fitness?
H2shO™, created by Erwin Gonzalez, is a one-of-a-kind low-impact exercise class that blends carefully curated music with invigorating workouts. These pool sessions offer a distinctive fitness experience.
"I was having such a fun time, I didn't realize until it was over what a hard full body workout it was." - Ed Piestrup
The name H2shO™ is a portmanteau of H₂O (the chemical formula for water) + Showperson.
Visualize enhancing your strength, flexibility, balance, and cardiovascular health—without putting stress on your joints. Add a touch of musical neuroprogramming, making every move feel like pure, splash-filled fun!
There are Three Aquatic classes:
- H2shO™ 'Headliner' - Original Thematic Musical Events
- H2shO™ 'Essentials' - Weekly Health Club Classes
Each session's playlist is narrative-driven and the workout is structured in performance-oriented segments. While the exercises are synchronized with the music, this is not a dance class with choreographed routines.
- H2shO™ CLASSICAL - Orchestral & Symphonic Music
The classical music aqua class uses the multi-directional movement possibilities provided by water and the musical textures of symphonic music to create the ultimate mind/body wellness combo.
Please Note: No swimming skills are required. The use of equipment is subject to the venue and theme of the scheduled class.
🎉 Why H2shO?
- 🎶 Musical Magic: Enjoy mindfully curated playlists that keep you motivated, moving and cognitively engaged.
- 🎭 Theatrical Inspiration: Be inspired by film, musical theater and cultural tableaus for a workout that feels like a Broadway show!
- 🧬 Science-Backed: Dive into fitness with a class rooted in scientific principles for maximum results.
- 🌟 FUN is the Focus: When exercise is enjoyable, the rewards double. Community is created.
Each workout blends cultural pleasures, music and movement, offering a fresh, feel-good fitness experience that redefines the mind/body experience. From high end health clubs to luxury residences to renown non-profit events, H2shO™ is a proven crowd pleaser— less bootcamp, more CAMP.
Learn more about H2shO™ in the shO Notes blog.
Please see the Calendar for Upcoming Events.
Check out the Gallery for photos and videos of past events.
There are Two on-land H2shO™️ Workouts:
- Strength & shO Tunes (featured on Good Day New York. )
- shO LIVE! Virtual Workout
Visit Our H2shO™️ Event Gallery
H2shO™ Fitness by Erwin González
H2shO™️ Less Boot, MORE CAMP!
H2shO™ fitness, created by Erwin R. González, is a science-based musical fitness workout that delivers the joy of community, the challenge of diverse workouts, the power of water-based exercise, and the transformative fusion of entertainment and fitness.
Partnerships and Collaborations:
Community Partners:
- +POOL: a registered 501c3 organization that is driving free and safe access to the waters around New York City for swimming.
- Hunters Point Park Conservancy: a charitable organization whose mission is to enhance and advocate for the green spaces and waterfront of Long Island City, Queens, and to ensure the parks remain an indispensable asset to the community.
- REAL SWELL LYMPHATIC WELLNESS NYC: CUSTOM & COMPLEX CARE FOR LIPEDEMA, LYMPHEDEMA, & ALL LYMPHATIC HEALING
Theatrical Collaborations:
- Shucked: H2shO™ created a One Night Only musical workout
- Titanique: The partnership with Titanique adds a theatrical flair to H2shO™️ workouts, creating an immersive fitness journey.
- BOOM: In-person artist collaboration with actor Rick Miller
Residential & Private Events:
- The One Club at One Wall Street| A Macklowe Propertiy
- 200 Amsterdam| Upper West Side Condos & Penthouses
- Maverick Chelsea| Condominium Residences & Penthouses
- MiMA Luxury Rental Apartments| A Related Company Property
- Avira Schuylkill Yards|Gotham / Brandywine Realty Trust Development
- LIV Unlimited: The premier concierge, fitness, wellness, event programming, and lifestyle management collective
Health Club Programs:
- Equinox Luxury Health Clubs: H2shO™ is the only independent aquatic class on the Equinox luxury fitness international schedule.
- ClassPass Fitness: H2shO™️ maintains a 5-Star Rating.
- New York Health & Racquet Club: The Original H2shO™️ initially launched at the former New York Health & Racquet Club.
Venue Partner:
- St Bart's Church: H2shO™ has hosted independent classes at the historic St Bart's Church, providing a unique and inspiring non-membership environment for fitness enthusiasts.
Marketing Partnerships:
- HelloRPM: Collaborating with NYC marketing companies like HelloRPM organically integrates arts marketing. H2shO™️ reaches a broader audience, making fitness and culture accessible to all.
- Leanne Schanzer Promotions: Strategic partnerships with marketing experts like Leanne Schanzer Promotions amplify H2shO™ and awareness of original productions debuting in a competitive marketplace, making waves in the fitness industry.
Dive in and experience Erwin Gonzalez and the H2shO™️ community as we redefine the fitness experience.
"Shucked" was a corny H2shO™️.
From art to entertainment, music to storytelling, an H2shO™️ fitness event can organically integrate new partnerships, inspire social media content, offer easy cross-marketing integration, and creates moments of differentiation in a crowded marketplace.
Erwin Gonzalez
