water aerobics

[gene cisco]

Water aerobics exercise
Find out about the benefits of water aerobic exercise by reading this article!



Aerobics can be defined as any physical exercise that increases the heart rate and increases the body's intake of oxygen long enough to benefit the condition of the human body. Performing simple activities such as walking, running, dancing, and swimming are defined as doing aerobic exercises.

This type of exercise had been around for several years until they were taken to yet another level which is known today as Water Aerobics. This type of aerobics allows a person to get the same benefits as regular aerobic work outs, but this type has its many advantages.

One benefit is that water aerobics allows a person to exercise every muscle and every joint in the body all at the same time. Another benefit is that water aerobics are cooler as the water cools off your body the entire time you are performing your routine. This is definitely a plus factor, especially in the summertime heat, or if you live in a part of the country that is hotter than other areas. The last and probably most important benefit of water aerobics is that almost anyone, no matter their age, can perform water aerobics. The reason for this is because the water causes your body to be buoyant, thus causing less strain and stress on your joints and muscles. Don't worry, though, you still get the maximum work out when you perform water aerobics.

A person does not need to know how to swim in order to take advantage of water aerobic exercises either. He or she can wear one of many devices that will enable them to stay afloat with little effort. This is turn enables the person to be able to concentrate on his or her routine. Plus, it helps to eliminate the fear of a mishap in the water, especially in the deep water.

Water aerobics are generally performed in water that is up to a person's waist or maybe even up to their chest, depending on the specific exercise they are doing. Jogging in the water, for example, is done in deeper water so that a person's body stays completely emerged.

The ideal location in which to perform water aerobics is in an indoor swimming pool where the water temperature is controlled. Any indoor swimming pool will suffice, though. Outside ponds or lakes can be used, but an indoor pool is preferred. And, remember to always follow the safety rules of swimming when you are performing water aerobics. The most important rule is to follow the buddy system and never swim or perform water aerobics alone.

As with any exercise program, talk to your healthcare professional or physician first before you start this aerobic program. Then, if your physician gives you the green light, you can either make-up your own routine or you can join a local water aerobics class. This class should be run by a qualified water aerobics instructor. They will undoubtedly follow the basics of exercising in that there will be a warm-up period before the work out, as well as a cool down period at the end of the work out session.

So, if you need a new exercise routine to tone up and slim down your body, you might consider water aerobics!

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I know alot of us hate the pool, but it is one of the best places to get in shape. It takes alot of stress off the joints for those of us that are getting older. Get in there a few times a week.

[Mo-Better]

I've been doing this class for about 9 months now. For me it's a great way to get my cardio work in. I suffered a leg injury that prevents me from running on land so I can't use the treadmill or the elliptical machines. But I can run in the pool. So I usually do the pool and the bike to get in my cardio work and weight resistance training.

I took off 36 lbs last year and water aerobics was a major part of my program.

[JofromthaNO]

Originally Posted by Mo-Better

I've been doing this class for about 9 months now. For me it's a great way to get my cardio work in. I suffered a leg injury that prevents me from running on land so I can't use the treadmill or the elliptical machines. But I can run in the pool. So I usually do the pool and the bike to get in my cardio work and weight resistance training.

I took off 36 lbs last year and water aerobics was a major part of my program.

I tell a lot of my co-workers who have suffered bodily injuries to try out water aerobics. If my gym had a pool, I would certainly begin incorporating it in. The only gym here with pools is the Y, and they're HELLA EXPENSIVE (I only pay $25 a month for my current gym membership, due to a discount I get with my employment). I think the only other barrier holding some people back would be what they look like in a swimsuit

[Mo-Better]

Originally Posted by JofromthaNO

I tell a lot of my co-workers who have suffered bodily injuries to try out water aerobics. If my gym had a pool, I would certainly begin incorporating it in. The only gym here with pools is the Y, and they're HELLA EXPENSIVE (I only pay $25 a month for my current gym membership, due to a discount I get with my employment). I think the only other barrier holding some people back would be what they look like in a swimsuit

Man that swimsuit look is nothing to laugh at. Just a little too revealing.

[Izayoi]

Water jogging is no joke!
Flip side was it made me really hungry afterwards!

[gene cisco]

Originally Posted by Mo-Better

Man that swimsuit look is nothing to laugh at. Just a little too revealing.

I can have a 4 pack, which aint really out of shape and looks better than most since everything else is cut..........................I hit the pool in a t shirt

Muthafuckas like whats wrong with you, you in shape, but I refuse to take off my shit in public without the whole 6-8 pack. Not to mention my fucking swim cap. I know, I am a fucking mess, but I gotta get my pool work in. Black T, black swim cap, thats as cool as it gets.

Like many of you I have leg problems, I tore them up and never got the surgery so I got the rhitis, the pool has rehabed my shit like no other and without the swelling that land gives me.

[bigirl]

Man when I'm home I do this every day. I miss it so much. I ain't going in no public pool a buncha nasty people been in

[BigDaddyBuk]

the shit you learn reading this forum...

...thanks for this.

[Mo-Better]

Originally Posted by gene cisco

I can have a 4 pack, which aint really out of shape and looks better than most since everything else is cut..........................I hit the pool in a t shirt

Muthafuckas like whats wrong with you, you in shape, but I refuse to take off my shit in public without the whole 6-8 pack. Not to mention my fucking swim cap. I know, I am a fucking mess, but I gotta get my pool work in. Black T, black swim cap, thats as cool as it gets.

Like many of you I have leg problems, I tore them up and never got the surgery so I got the rhitis, the pool has rehabed my shit like no other and without the swelling that land gives me.

We get a pretty outlandish variety. Some days its like then on ther days...... But there's an incredible amount of knee injurys and knee replacment people that now are taking the class. In fact one of the instructors needs surgery. But I must say my leg is much stronger (still far from perfect) than it was when I joined last year.

So for me it works and I look forward to those morning classes. Its about 45 minutes of running and vigorous exercise with water weights. Then 10 minutes of working with noodles (long styrofoam tubes) closing with 5 minutes of streching.

[Izayoi]

Originally Posted by gene cisco

I refuse to take off my shit in public without the whole 6-8 pack. Not to mention my fucking swim cap. I know, I am a fucking mess, but I gotta get my pool work in. Black T, black swim cap, thats as cool as it gets.

Suffering from a little sin of vanity I understand but dang Gene