Water aerobics is a form
of exercise in which aerobic exercises are performed in a relatively shallow
body of water, such as a swimming pool. This has become a popular approach to
fitness in older communities, as well as for people who are recovering from
injuries or have problems with their joints. Many exercises like cycling can be
difficult for some people, but water aerobics offers a healthy and effective
workout. This is a type of resistance training, with water acting as the force
against your movements & this can help increase circulation/strength, while
also burning calories and aiding in weight loss.
Water Aerobic Exercises are;
Pike Skull: This exercise is performed by standing on the shallow
side of the water which involves treading with both hands at your sides and
forming a “V” with your body by lifting both the legs together.
Flutter Kicking: Holding
the side of the pool, flutter your feet rapidly underwater, which will work out
your quadriceps, hips, and back muscles.
Water Push-Ups: At the edge of the pool, brace
yourself up with your arms & lift your body halfway out of the pool. Hold
for five seconds and then lower yourself, in control, back into the water.
Kick/Punch: Go into water deep enough that covers your arms, then
begin punching and kicking with alternating legs and arms. Do this rapidly, as
this is a very effective cardiovascular exercise that will elevate your heart
rate.
Wavemakers: Holding onto the side of the pool, keep your legs and
feet together and flap your legs like a mermaid or a dolphin, working out your
core, back, & buttocks.
Water Walk: A good preparation includes doing a few strides across
the length of the pool, getting your body warmed up & used to the
resistance of water.
K-treads: Go to the deep side of the pool & make small circles
with your arms, holding your legs pointed down. Then, raise one leg up and hold
for five seconds, then alternate legs.
Aqua Jogging: Same as
land jogging, try to move your way through the water rapidly. Begin in shallow
water & then go deeper as you improve at this exercise.atre
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