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.
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