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AQUACISE – A vigorous, water-supported exercise class using water resistance to increase cardiovascular endurance, muscle tone and flexibility.
Exercise – Activity that requires physical or mental exertion, especially when performed to develop or maintain fitness
Now imagine being able to enjoy the health and physical benefits of exercise without that physical or mental exertion. With Aquacise, you can do just that. Water aerobics is a convenient and effective way to either get in shape or stay in shape.
Owning a pool affords you the opportunity to work out right in your own backyard. Your excuses to exercise have virtually disappeared.
Water aerobics is a fun and easy workout for people of all ages. It can benefit everyone in your family.
Aquacise is a wonderful pain free exercise for those with joint and muscle pain. When you Aquacise, you use the water’s natural buoyancy and resistance to help you with an easy and effective workout plan.
Physical benefits of Aquacise:
- You can exercise every muscle and joint in the body at the same time
- Water provides 12 times the resistance of air
- Water aerobics burns calories and improves oxygen intake
- Improves balance and coordination
- Tones every part of your body
- Provides a great cardiovascular workout
- Easy on your joints-- the perfect exercise for anyone with arthritis, joint injuries or weight problems that make other forms of exercise difficult
Health benefits of Aquacise
- Reduces direct impact on joints
- Improves range of motion
- Improves muscle strength and endurance
- Improves muscle balance and posture
- Improves cardiovascular / respiratory system
- Improves water confidence
- Potential to improve body composition by burning up to 550cals per session
- Reduces demand on the heart due to hydrostatic pressure
Check out these links for examples of easy water aerobics you can do alone or with friends. http://aquatoner.com/exercises.html or http://www.inch-aweigh.com/waterexercise.html
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