Health & Fitness Guide

Aqua Jogger - Health and Fitness Guide 

With summer just around the corner there is no better way to keep fit and stay cool than aqua aerobics. Aqua aerobics is an increasingly popular method of keeping fit without breaking a sweat. This method of exercise allows you to get all the benefits of regular exercise while staying cool and relaxed in the pool.

In fact aqua aerobics has even greater health and fitness benefits than regular exercise. Many studies have revealed that the increased resistance and reduced impact of water based exercise is much more beneficial than regular exercise in a number of ways.

Our Health and Fitness Guide will give you loads of information about how aqua aerobics can help you get the most out of your exercise. Each section will give a brief outline of how aqua aerobics can be tailored to suit your needs.

Aqua Aerobics and General Fitness

• Increase Heart Rate
• Increase Resistance
• Reduce Impact

Aqua aerobics is a great way to improve your overall cardio-vascular fitness. Most people think aqua aerobics is a less effective way to train than regular exercise, but that is definitely not the case.

Aqua aerobics increases your heart rate to the required level (160 bpm) without the need to break a sweat. Most participants find it easier to maintain this heart rate in water because of the reduced impact on their bodies. Aqua aerobics also maintains your increased heart rate within a steady range where as normal aerobics can cause unhealthy fluctuations in heart rate.

The physical impact of regular exercise is also reduced. Your natural buoyancy allows you to workout in a contact free environment and free movement encourages a better overall workout. Reduced impact also means you are more likely to exercise regularly and have a shorter recovery time.

Aqua aerobics has an increased level of resistance compared with normal cardio-vascular exercise (like running and cycling). This means you will achieve a far more effective workout in the same amount of time. The average number of calories burned on land is 135 in half an hour, while that in deep water is 264.

For those who are looking to increase their overall fitness level Aqua aerobics is a great way to get fast results.

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Aqua Aerobics and Weight Loss

• Reduced Stress on Joints
• Reduced Stress on Cardiovascular System
• No Embarrassment

People looking to lose weight often find that aqua aerobics is the best way to achieve their goals in the most effective way possible

The biggest issue overweight people experience is a lack of motivation to exercise that prevents them from trimming off the fat. This is often due to a feeling of self consciousness when engaging in regular exercise.

Gyms can be daunting places for those who aren’t already fit and public exercise is simply out of the question.

Aqua aerobics eliminates all these concerns as participants are fully submerged in deep water. When this element of self-consciousness is removed it becomes much easier to exercise without worry.

Aqua aerobics is perfect for shedding unwanted kilos because the increased resistance of the water allows you to achieve better result in a shorter time frame. You will burn more fat in the water than you will exercising for the same amount of time with regular exercise.

The number of calories burnt doing water aerobics is not dependent on intensity of the workout, but on the depth of the water. On an average, it is seen that 450 to 700 calories are burned in an intense session of water aerobics. The average number of calories burned on land is 135 in half an hour, while that in deep water is 264.

Overweight people also benefit from the reduced impact of aqua aerobics. In many cases health professionals advise against impact exercise because the stress placed on the joints by extra weight can cause severe problems. The low-impact aspect of aqua aerobics leaves the joints free from stress and reduces the chance of injury to almost zero.

Cardio-vascular stress is another cause for concern when exercising. There is a high risk of over-exertion for many people who engage in traditional cardio-vascular exercise.

The heart and lungs can suffer from intense stress which can lead to cardiac arrest. Aqua aerobic exercise significantly reduces this risk of over exertion as the water aides’ circulation and the increased heart rate in maintained within a steady range.

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Aqua Aerobics and Pregnancy

• Reduce Back and Joint Stress
• Reduce Labour Pain
• Increase Fitness

Many pregnant women have difficulty finding an exercise routine that will help them keep fit and also reduce the stress extra baby weight has on their bodies. Medical practitioners advise against regular exercise because of the stress it place on the body. These stresses can often cause long term injury to the back and joints.

Aqua aerobics is the most recommended for of exercise for pregnant women because of its low impact, high resistance attributes.

The natural buoyancy of the body allows the extra baby weight to be supported while in the water and allows a freedom of movement that is unavailable with regular exercise. This eliminates the stress placed on your back and joints by the extra weight you have to accommodate. With the support of the water you can maintain your fitness level and range of movement without risk to your child.

The benefits of aqua aerobics don’t end there. Many studies have shown that aqua aerobics can reduce the pain experienced during labour and child birth. Because the body has been kept active and muscle strength and general fitness has been maintained it reduces the stress placed on the abdominal and pelvic muscles.

While aqua aerobics is ideal for pregnant women there are a few things to be mindful of when exercising during pregnancy:

1. Always wear clothing that supports your breasts and stomach as the water will increase the pressure on these growing areas of the body.
 
2. Moving in the water will become more difficult as your body grows. Always stay within a comfortable range of movement and never over exert yourself. 
 
3. Always remain hydrated throughout your workout. Even though you are in water you will still lose fluids through perspiration.

Aqua Jogger has a range of products to assist pregnant women looking to engage in aqua aerobics. The Shape Fitness System for Women is designed specifically to fit the large sizes of pregnant women. For more information visit our Products page.

Aqua Aerobics and Injury Rehabilitation (Acute & Chronic)

• Improve Recovery Time
• Maintain Fitness Level

Aqua aerobics is one of the primary methods used to aid in injury recovery. When used in this way it is known as aquatic therapy. The benefits of aquatic therapy have been known for many years and are guaranteed to improve your recovery from injury.

Aquatic therapy can be used by anyone from childhood to old-age to improve healing. Professional sportsmen and women use aquatic therapy to recover more quickly and rehabilitate after injury while many suffers of chronic ailments, such as arthritis and osteoporosis, also use it to improve their quality of life.

The low impact aspect of aqua aerobics makes it ideal for recovery from acute injury or improving issues with chronic pain or injury. The smooth fluid movements of the water allow an exercise routine to be completed with out exacerbating the injury, while your natural buoyancy will fully support the injured area, relieving stress and weight strain.

The resistance of the water also increases the speed of recovery. Because the body is fully supported by the water it can withstand a higher level of resistance. This increased resistance means the muscle work harder and the injury heals quicker.

Even if you don’t use aquatic therapy to aid injury recovery aqua aerobics can be used to maintain fitness levels when suffering an injury. For more information about aqua aerobics and maintaining fitness see our General Fitness section.

Aqua jogger has a range of products designed to improve the effectiveness of aquatic therapy. The Aqua Jogger product that is right for you will depend on your injury. View all of our great products on our Products page. You should consult your physiotherapist or health professional to discuss which product is right for you.

Important Note: You should always seek advice from a medical practitioner before undertaking any exercise while injured.