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