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Pool Exercises for Toning Legs

11/26/2017

Toning your legs in the pool requires hard work. Regular exercises may not be sufficient if you want fit and strong legs. There are many ways of getting rid of that extra fat, strengthening and shaping your leg muscles in the pool. But none of those are easy or quick as you might hope. So here we will share some of the most sufficient methods to achieve that.

Body-weight Exercises in the Pool

10/22/2017

While it is true that our body weight is supported in the water, that doesn't mean that we can't benefit from bodyweight exercises in the pool. Water buoyancy eliminates most of our weight in the water (depending on person's density) but not all of it. So we are still using some of our weight when we perform those exercises in the pool. In addition, water provides safe environment for our joints, which makes performing those exercises in the pool better than on dry land for people who are concerned with joint injuries.

In this post we will discuss how to perform bodyweight exercises, how to increase body weight resistance in the pool and as usual provide some examples from our library.

Aqua Exercises for Seniors

6/30/2017

It is known that swimming and aqua exercising are suitable for people of all ages and all fitness levels. That is mainly due to water buoyancy which provides support for our body. But aqua exercising program for seniors should be different than that for other age groups. So it is important for you, as an instructor or a participant, to know how to make a successful aqua exercising program for seniors.

Aqua Warm Up

5/24/2017

Warming up in the pool means performing a set of exercises which prepare the body for general workouts. Any workout in the pool must be performed after warming up to avoid injuries, complications and to make the best out of your workout.

In this post, we will explain the importance of warming up in the pool and how to perform it, with an example of warm up exercises from our library.

Aqua Exercises for Weight Loss

4/30/2017

People find in swimming pools a safe environment for weight loss exercising. That is particularly the case for people with injuries or overweight people who want to avoid injuries due to body weight pressure on their joints. In addition, water provides a perfect cooling system against sweating, especially on hot summer days. Water also creates resistance for all muscle groups, which adds to the weight loss program. Not to mention the fun of exercising in the water.

Aqua Exercises for Knees

11/21/2016

Knee is the most vulnerable joint in our body. That is why knee injuries are very common and that is why we need to strengthen our knee joint.

Water is the safest, and the most sufficient environment to strengthen your joints in general and your knee in particular. That is due to water buoyancy that supports your weight while working out.

In this post, we will explain how knee joints become stronger with exercising, and we will post some useful examples to follow.

How to Combine Different Exercises in the Pool

3/20/2016

Combining two or more exercises in the pool can significantly add to your aqua exercising program. While there are many benefits for aqua-exercise combinations, they could cause injuries if not performed correctly. This article will address the benefits and the correct method of performing those combinations.

Is Aqua Exercising Safe During Pregnancy?

2/20/2016

We get a lot of questions on whether or not pregnant women should get involved in aqua exercising and which exercises in the pool are safe/beneficial for them.

The answer is not simple. While there are safe and beneficial exercises in the pool, there are also unsafe exercises and actions which you would want to avoid.

Water Temperature and Aqua Exercising

7/21/2015

Water temperature can have a significant effect on the aquatic workout and the overall safety of the participant. Not to mention the comfort of pool users. Extreme cold or too warm water temperature for exercising is generally unsafe. Always make sure that pool temperature is ideal for the age group as well for the activity.

Create Energy Filled Aqua Exercises

3/19/2015

Giving aquatic exercise to your class does not only mean to explain and demonstrate exercises, but also to keep all participants motivated and to create high energy classes.