Deep Water Aerobics
Because National Water Safety Month is coming up, I decided to try Water Aerobics (8 AM Tuesdays at Wulf Rec Center) this week.I found a group of friendly, enthusiastic women in the deep end of the pool, who all greeted me warmly and supported me as I learned what to do. Because most had gray hair and some were enrolled in the SilverSneakers program for older adults, I assumed this would be a fairly easy, not-too-challenging workout.
WRONG!
Blogger Lisa HG in her flotation belt |
Why Water Exercise?
- It's low-impact
- It builds strength
- It's a balanced workout
- It stabilizes the trunk (core)
- It increases flexibility
- It builds cardio-vascular endurance
- It burns 400-500 calories per hour, so it helps with weight loss
- It helps with injury recovery
Instructor Marilyn Krause used to be a Jazzercise teacher |
Marilyn suggests you try Water Aerobics three times, because by the third time you have learned the moves and you are now able to benefit. I was breathing hard the whole time and actually sweating in the pool. I felt as tingly afterward as after a good yoga class, but with the added cardio benefits. Definitely a worthwhile way to spend an hour!
As Marilyn says, "The water doesn't move you -- YOU move the WATER!"
Try it!
Learn More
- Learn more about EPRD's Aquatics program.
- Learn more about water exercise, from Livestrong and Swimmingpool.com.
Happy crew |
Stretching at the end |
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