Aerobic exercise is any activity that causes the heart to work at 70 to 80 percent and as result increases the
oxygenation of muscles, blood and organs. When these activities are done in water it is called water aerobics; often associated with the disabled or
morbidly obese, this style of exercise can benefit anyone at any fitness level.
Water aerobics include activities such as walking, jogging,
aerobic dance, and the obvious swimming and all of the activities can be modified to meet the needs of the
individual. The benefits of water aerobics include the health benefits of standard aerobic fitness with the added benefits that buoyancy in water provides. The joints and bones
of the body are protected during exercise and the body is kept cool which helps reduce the stress on the body
and makes the workout enjoyable and tolerable.
Exercising in water provides resistance that aids in sculpting and toning the body and by modifying the depth of
the water you can adjust the resistance and intensity of the workout. The morbidly obese individual that
struggles to simply walk can find satisfaction and accomplishment in an aerobic workout. The aerobically fit
individual too can challenge themselves and have a satisfactory workout.
Water aerobics offers something for everyone and usually includes a five minute warm up, five minute cool down
and a 20 to 30 minute main routine. Just as with any exercise routine it is important to stay hydrated and
stop when you feel you need to stop.
benefits that buoyancy in water provides. The joints and bones
of the body are protected during exercise and the body is kept cool which helps reduce the stress on the body
and makes the workout enjoyable and tolerable. 