Aqua Aerobics and Exercises

Water exercises are getting popular everyday as they are a perfect solution to all our fitness needs. The support we get from water during exercise makes us less prone to muscle and joint injury. This form of exercise is safe for everyone and any age group. Though there is not much difference but these water workouts are divided into two main groups—Aqua aerobics and aqua exercises.

Aqua aerobic are same as land aerobics like– dancing, walking, running, jumping etc, but being in water increases the work load, where the drag is greater. It gives the benefit of two hours workout in 30 minutes. But if you want real benefits you need to have a good instructor because to burn calories you need to exercise with a proper technique. Be slow initially and gradually increase the intensity. Another thing you must remember is always do five minutes warm-up and cool-down.

By adding yoga, palates and tai chi exercises you can get rid of stress and tension and in process renew your energy.

Aqua exercise aim at improving, toning, strengthening and mobility of the body. Aqua exercises consist of resistance and strengthening exercises. Because of the cushioning effect it gives, this form of exercise is very beneficial for elderly, overweight and those recovering from soft tissue injury. It gives you high intensity workout but prevent misuse of the joints. People with a reasonable level of fitness can achieve great improvements in there health with the help of aqua exercises. Because you have to support 50% of your body weight in water this makes it an excellent way of exercise for people with heat problem, back pain and even pregnancy.

These exercises are excellent for toning legs and are an excellent way of working out in summers but people with any kind of health problem should first consult there doctor before starting these exercises.