Aerobics = Any exercise requiring oxygen.Aqua aerobics is a unique form of exercise used in the fitness world as a weight loss tool, because it is highly therapeutic, makes you feel stronger, lose body fat, and above all, it’s fun! Water is a great equalizer, it provides resistance for every movement of the body. As a result, the body gains great symmetry which cannot be achieved on land. Here are
a few benefits of Aqua Aerobics –
1. It’s low impact or it has no impact at all.
3. It helps increase flexibility.
4. It improves co-ordination.
5. One enjoys a sense of well being when in water, as water is known to be calming and relaxing.
6. It’s a great stress buster.
7. Aqua-aerobic exercises have a massaging effect on the body.
8. Aqua-aerobics helps as a rehabilitation program for those who suffer from arthritis and osteoporosis as it lessons pain and eases swelling. People with diabetes, blood pressure, heart patients as well as post operational rehab patients can benefit a great deal from this form of exercise as it lowers heart rate resulting in less stress on the heart.
9. If injury prevents you from exercising on land, you can safely exercise in water, as when in water one weighs only 10% of their body weight.
10. You can lose weight with Aqua-aerobics, if you accompany it with a sensible diet. Aqua-aerobics has proved to burn anywhere from 350-700 calories per hourly session, depending on your age and intensity of your workout.
