Aqua aerobic
Aqua aerobic is the performance of aerobic exercise in shallow water reaching up to the mid-chest line. It is designed to enhance general fitness, reduce weight and shape one’s body. The resistance of water is several times stronger that that of air, thus promoting the intensity of the exercise while simultaneously massaging muscles.
The water environment is highly beneficial for the spine and the locomotor system. Unlike other types of aerobic exercise aqua aerobic is absolutely free of shocks. Thus it prevents our joints as well as the cardiovascular system.
AQUA AEROBIC ADVANTAGES
- 4 times faster weight reduction compared to traditional aerobic exercise
- Joints and the spine are not overstrained
- Maximum pulse frequency in water is 10 - 15% less than that observed in traditional aerobic exercise, which is highly beneficial for the cardiovascular system
- Rehabilitation effects
- Movement in water brings about both physical and emotional relaxation
- The resistance of water helps to train muscle strength and endurance
- Muscles are not overstrained
- The pressure of water has massaging effects on the body surface, thus promoting more efficient degradation of subcutaneous fat, body shaping and prevention of orange skin
- People with different physical abilities or exercise experience can join in one group
- Water takes off 25 times more heat than a gaseous environment (People do not sweat.)
HOW DOES WATER EXERCISE HELP?
Physical benefits– better physical fitness and stamina; improved muscular flexibility and tone; elimination of muscular dysbalance; better blood circulation and heart activity; physical therapy of muscles; weight control (weight loss without yo-yo effect)
Social benefits – group exercise is fun and brings more pleasure
Psychological benefits – improved self-image; exercise promotes pleasant feelings and positive thinking, provides us with energy, eliminates stress and tension, and helps all the body to relax.
