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Aquatic Fitness Overview
Home » Exercise Equipment » Aquatic Fitness » Aquatic Fitness OverviewPosted by Your Guide on February 28, 2006 8:42 PM
We are currently living in a health and fitness era. We are surrounded by all types of fitness centers, fitness videos, aerobic equipment, and other fitness choices. Aquatic fitness is a great way to keep physically fit because water provides us with the perfect setting for exercising.
Aquatic fitness is often called water aerobics or aquatic therapy. Basically, it is any type of exercise that is performed in the water. The buoyancy of the water reduces weight bearing stress, which allows you to move easier while working. Because of this buoyancy and the fact that about 85 to 90 percent of your body is covered in water during a workout, there is less strain on your bones, joints, and muscles. Because the water is so dense, it creates a resistance that tones and strengthens your muscles. The harder you work against the water, the greater resistance you will have, thus increasing the benefits of an aquatic fitness routine. This is a great fitness program for people of all ages and fitness levels.
Aquatic fitness is a wonderful complement to other fitness routines and a good physical therapy tool. This is one of the few fitness routines that you can do with so little risk of injury. For a slow workout you can move gently against the water and still see and feel the results. However, as with any fitness program you should consult your physician before beginning an aquatic fitness program.
It is recommended that you exercise at least three to five times a week but no more than six. You need to have at least one day of resting your muscles. For a full cardiovascular workout, exercise for 20 to 45 minutes at a moderate level.
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