Aqua aerobics, also known as swimming pool exercises, is a great way to get fit without the usual risks of injury and pain associated with conventional aerobic workouts done on land or in a gym.
Aqua aerobics, also known as swimming pool exercises, is a great way to get fit without the usual risks of injury and pain associated with conventional aerobic workouts done on land or in a gym.
It is one of the most effective and safe ways to get into shape. Like other forms of aerobic workouts, swimming pool exercises have benefits like helping you to lose weight, lower blood sugar levels, reduce stress, lower blood pressure, and so on.
However, aqua aerobics has additional benefits over other forms of aerobic exercises. Since the buoyancy of water supports 90 percent of the body, practically anyone can do aquatic exercises, regardless of factors like fitness levels, obesity, age, and health conditions.
It is a more gentle way of building cardio-respiratory and muscular endurance. Water aerobics is excellent for people recovering from injuries or surgery, or with health conditions like heart problems, arthritis, backache and osteoporosis. This is because the cushioning effect of water makes the exercises kinder on the body, while providing an effective workout.
Apart from getting an overall workout, specific exercises which concentrate on the injury can also be safely done, thus helping to quicken recovery. Aqua aerobics is particularly beneficial for pregnant women. With the increase in weight during pregnancy, most women find conventional forms of exercising quite difficult.
Senior citizens can also benefit. Many people in this age group have age-related conditions like brittle bones. If they have not been exercising, conventional aerobics done on land can be pretty tough, increasing their chances of injury. The buffering effect of water protects them from such risks.
On the whole, aqua aerobics can be a fun way of working out, which participants usually look forward to with anticipation. Besides getting into better shape, due to the well-known therapeutic powers of water, aquatic exercises can be a form of relaxation and de-stressing.
Sign up at Kim’s Aqua-swim, Indoor Heated Pool, Corner Harrismith and Rivett Street. Contact Kim Price on cell 0824576307 or email kim@bedfinder.co.za.
