Water based fitness
Water based exercise caters for a diverse range of people
and can be tailored to meet the needs of each
Who might benefit from exercise in
water?
People with
remedial issues
people training
with an injury
Athletes /
triathletes
Swimmers
Weight loss
clients
Seniors
Pre and post
surgery
Low or no impact means that joints aren’t
stressed – but this does not mean that the workout will be
easy!
Why Water?
In water heart rate is lower than on
land.
"Water based exercise isn’t easier, it
just feels easier!"
cross
training
Rehabilitation
injury
prevention
Training whilst
injured
Supportive
environment
Utilization of
resistance, buoyancy and drag
Workout is
multi-directional – and also in a range of planes, that is vertically,
horizontally, and diagonally
No or reduced
muscle soreness
Core
stabilization
Water is fun!!
Other reasons for opting for a water
based workout
Low Impact Environment
Workout with a lower heart rate but with
all the benefits
Even without exercise deep water will:
Improve
circulation and lymphatic drainage
reduce swelling
lower the heart
rate
increase the
amount of blood pumping through the heart at each beat
reduce the
chance of overheating
"I’m extremely passionate about exercising in water. It
can challenge the hardiest of athletes but can cater for the injured or frail
participant.
A more diverse workout you will not find."
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