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Who can benefit from aquatic exercise?
Aside
from water-enthusiasts, a variety of people will benefit from
aquatic exercise. They include the following:
•Arthritic
sufferers
•Expectant mothers
•Back pain sufferers
•Both young and aging or maturing adults
•Patients with joint problems or feeble leg muscles
•Obese and overweight individuals
•Patients who are recovering from surgery, an injury or accident
•Individuals who need a physician’s approval before exercising
•People who are making a segue from sedentary lifestyles to
adapting new fitness programs
How
can I test the waters of aquatic exercise to determine if it
is for me?
Prior
to commencing any fitness plan, always confer with a physician.
For patients coping with a chronic health condition (diabetes,
obesity, cancer, diabetes or heart disease) who are over the
age of 40, it is important to receive physician authorization
before splashing into any fitness program including exercise.
After
physician approval, sign up for a class so the correct form
and movements can be learned. Most health clubs, recreational
facilities, sporting arenas, college fitness centers, or public
community sport centers should have a few available aquatic
exercise classes.
Shop
around for an aquatic class to determine if the class would
be good for you. Remember to confer with the class instructor
before finalizing your decision.
What
should I look for an aquatic instructor?
Prior
to finalizing any decision, inquire about the instructor's credentials.
Preferably, an instructor with a certification in cardiopulmonary
resuscitation (CPR) will ensure the best water safety. Both
the United States Water Fitness Association and the Aquatic
Exercise Association are credible organizations.
How
can I prepare for a new aquatic fitness program?
Stop
by any sporting goods store. Look at the goggles, flotation
devices, swimming caps and other equipment that may improve
your aquatic fitness experience. |
