Water aerobics is an excellent choice of fitness activity if you are looking for a full body workout that is low-impact, climate controlled, and fun. Water aerobics can be enjoyed by all ages and all fitness levels to help improve personal fitness and stamina as well as burn calories and tone up. There are a wide variety of exercises that can be done in the water to maximize your fitness and health. Water aerobics can also be modified to help meet specific goals with accommodations in place to assist and address other health concerns.
Sprint training programs and sport conditioning drills for endurance athletes can be done in a water aerobics environment to reduce the risk of sports injury while building power and strength. Being submerged in the water offsets the center of gravity and reduces the impact on the joints. This benefit allows individuals who are high risk for injury or those who are recovering from injury, to continue their training and strengthening for sport specific fitness. The water creates natural resistance that strengthens muscles and builds endurance and stamina. Other equipment, such as stability balls, can be used in the water to greater increase strength training.
Climate controlled environments provide a safe place for individuals to workout. Not having to miss a workout due to rain or colder months allows you to train consistently all year long and build your fitness program from where your current fitness level is. Certified health consultants like seeing their clients in a consistent workout program before adding on additional programs. The goal is success oriented and doing too much too quickly could cause injury or burnout. Water aerobics helps reduce the risk of injury in the pool by taking the stress off of the joints. Water aerobics also helps reduce the risk of injury out of the pool by strengthening the joints and muscles that support the joints, providing better balance and stability. A certified aqua aerobics instructor can help you use water aerobics and other aquatic exercises to lower stress levels and improve overall health. Water has been shown to have calming effects that can be beneficial for individuals who have a high stress job or many challenges in life. Lowering stress also lowers cortisol levels in the body. High cortisol levels can wreak havoc on the body when exposed to high levels of stress over long periods of time. Water aerobics offers a low-impact and climate controlled environment to achieve success with your personal health and fitness goals.
