Water
Aerobics, also knows as aqua aerobics is a safe and effective way to
stay in shape. This form of fitness training is great for nearly everyone. Water
Aerobics appeals to a wide range of people and regardless of your fitness there is a water
exercise class or routine that fits your
needs.
It is
recommended to do water aerobics for many reasons. Water exercises can help you
to lose weight, prevent weight gain, build lean muscle, lower blood sugar
levels, and lower blood pressure and reduce stress.
The typical water aerobics class runs from 45 minutes to an hour in
chest deep water. In each class, there is a warm up period where you stretch and
loosen up your muscles. The bulk of the class is spent on performing various
movements or dances that work the arms, legs and core. The class ends with a
cool down period. In this time, you can really burn some calories. It is
estimated that the typical session burns between 450-700
calories.
For those
that are just starting an exercise program, water aerobics are a perfect start.
Doing the exercises in the water strengthens every
major muscle group as well as improving your cardiovascular health.
Even the
athlete benefits from water exercises. In the water, your lungs and heart work
harder then they do standing on the ground. The resistance of the water also
complements the other training that a top athlete performs.
Aqua aerobics is
great for those who are overweight. Exercises in the water are easier on the joints as the body is more
buoyant. This puts less stress on the joints and greatly reduces the chance of
injury. For the overweight person trying to get into shape, the cardiovascular
aerobic activity is both great for burning fat, but also for strengthening the lungs and heart.
The resistance of the water is effective for gaining lean muscle and burning fat
too.
Water aerobics are also very popular for
those who are rehabbing from surgery or an injury. In fact, many top athletes
rehab in the water doing water jogging which gets the muscles in shape with out
the stress of heavy contact on the ground. In the water, you can safely get the
whole body in shape and also concentrate exercises on the injured part of the
body to help speed up recovery.
Senior citizens and those with brittle bones also love
aqua aerobics. The exercises in the water greatly reduce the likelihood of
injury and also effective at reducing the damages of osteoporosis. Seniors also
love that aqua aerobics classes are a group activity and this is a great way to
spend some time with friends or to meet some new ones.
Regardless of your
fitness level, age and needs there is some kind of water exercise that is right
for you. Don't you think that it is time that you found a water aerobics class
at a pool near you?
Nearly everyone in
Bangkok has a pool or has access to a pool. Our Bangkok Fitness
Training personal fitness trainers will come to your
pool and provide you with a cool, invigorating and relaxing Aqua
Aerobics class that's exactly what you need for the low-impact and
stimulating exercise program you need.