01/12/2025
What is Hydro Aerobics:
Hydro aerobics or Aqua aerobics is a low impact exercise that combines cardiovascular, strength, and flexibility training performed in a swimming pool. It uses water's buoyancy and resistance to make exercises effective while being gentle on joints, making it suitable for a wide range of fitness levels and physical conditions, including those recovering from injury or experiencing joint pain.
How it works:
*Buoyancy:* The water supports your body, reducing the effects of gravity on your joints and making movements feel easier.
*Resistance:* Water provides natural resistance, which increases the intensity of exercises like jumping jacks, marches, and squats, helping to build muscle and burn calories more efficiently than on land.
*Low impact:* Because of the water's support and resistance, there is less stress on joints, making it ideal for people who need to avoid high-impact activities.
*What to expect*
*Guided classes:* Many classes are led by an instructor who leads participants through rhythmic movements, often to music.
*Varied equipment:* Instructors may use equipment like weights, or resistance bands to increase the challenge.
*Full-body workout:* Exercises target major muscle groups, providing both aerobic endurance and muscle toning benefits.
Adaptable to different levels: Exercises can be modified, and participants can stand in waist-deep water or use deeper water and flotation belts for more advanced workouts.
*Who can benefit*
Hydro aerobics is suitable for a wide range of people, including:
Seniors Individuals recovering from surgery or injuries, people with chronic conditions like arthritis or back pain, Pregnant women and anyone looking for a fun, low-impact way to improve cardiovascular health, build strength, and increase flexibility.
*What to Expect at the end of the Hydro Aerobics.*
Instructors are going to make all and sundry achieve the total fitness they are aiming to attain.
It’s coming off this Saturday… Don’t be left out.
