Aquafit Program
Across the country, more and more people are discovering the benefits of working out in the water.
Shallow water classes are a great option for people who aren’t strong swimmers or may be afraid of the water, while mothers-to-be and new moms can take advantage of pre-and post-natal classes that help them stay active even with baby in tow.
It's not just for Grandma anymore
It’s suitable for all ages and is a great way of exercising, no matter how accustomed you are to sports and fitness.
If you don’t have the joints for strenuous exercise or don’t fancy normal aerobics, aqua aerobics might be for you.
Here are 6 great reasons why you should try
1. Made-to-measure fitness
Regardless of your fitness level, you can get a great workout in the water. Your instructor will offer plenty of modifications to increase or decrease the difficulty of the moves, and you’re always free to go at your own pace. Using a flotation belt will help you stay afloat, or you can go without to really keep your heart pumping throughout the class.
2. You’ve never felt better in your bathing suit
Unlike traditional group classes such as aerobics or dance, aquafit is non-competitive. No one can tell if you mess up a move when you’re in the water and you don’t have to worry that anyone’s judging you. Many women find that they can be more focused on the movements when they aren’t worrying about keeping up with everyone else. Stripping down to your bathing suit can be a daunting prospect, but a challenging aquafit workout is a great reminder that your body is instrumental, not just ornamental.
3. The options are endless
As more and more people discover the benefits of working out in water, pools and community centres all across the country are offering an ever-increasing variety of specialized classes, from water running to aqua yoga or aqua tai chi. Shallow water classes are a great option for people who aren’t strong swimmers or may be afraid of the water, while mothers-to-be and new moms can take advantage of pre-and post-natal classes that help them stay active even with baby in tow.
4. Killer cross training
Aquafit can help improve your performance in high-impact activities, including running, dance, or team sports such as soccer or softball. Thanks to the buoyancy of water, you’ll be strengthening your muscles and improving your cardiovascular fitness without subjecting your body to additional wear and tear leaving you feeling strong and refreshed when it’s time to give your all. That’s why aquafit is also fantastic for people injuries ‘it allows you to strengthen your muscles without stressing vulnerable joints.
5. Stay balanced
Aquafit helps you balance out muscle groups that may have become uneven through repetitive actions. Working out in water provides equal resistance through your full range of motion, a phenomenon known as double concentric muscle action. When straightening the leg, the quads are shortening while expending energy and facilitating the extension at the knee. The lower leg is pushing against the water, lifting the load. Then the hamstrings shorten while expending energy to bring the heel towards the gluteals while the calf area is pushing the water back and up. This results in balanced muscle action around the knee.
6. A true full-body workout
It’s not just your heart and muscles that stand to benefit from an aquafit class. Working out in water is also fantastic for your internal organs and lymphatic system. Hydrostatic pressure, turbulence and buoyancy assist in venous return the flow of blood back to the heart] and lymphatic drainage. These extra benefits help explain why participants feel so good after a class the body is refreshed rather than exhausted.
Have a healthy pregnancy
With water supporting your growing uterus, you will experience improved circulation and a feeling of weightlessness. Buoyancy also allows you to exercise on your back without restricting oxygen flow to you and your baby.
- Each class includes cardio, strength training and flexibility.
- An energizing low-impact aquatic fitness class designed to work the core muscles while providing a challenging cardio workout.
- Increase your strength, flexibility, and balance all in our saltwater pool.
In the end, we do a “Dangle Time” and a stretch to relieve you of those nagging aches and pains. This class is suitable for all stages of an uncomplicated pregnancy.