The Rejuvenating

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The Rejuvenating Affect of Aqua Exercise
Living Waters
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Exercise?

• 12 (1 in 10) People Die from Lack of.
• All Causes of Mortality are Reduce by.
• Stress on Bone prevents Demineralization.
• Need Weight to Strengthen Bones.
• 67 Less Breast Cancer
• 1 Killer in Woman is Heart Attack
• Keeps Appestat Working
• Helps Sleep
• Relieves Stress

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Water Exercise/Land Exercise

• Water Cools the Body
• Core Temperature Lower
• Sweating Not realized
• Your Body has Buoyancy in the Water.
• Easier on Joints Bones
• Resistance on All Submerged Body Parts
• Water Resistance Evenly Distributed
• 12-14 More Resistance Than Land
• Water Works the Opposing Muscle as Well
• Water Accommodates Several Levels of Intensity

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Key Components of Aqua Fitness Program

1. Cardio-respiratory Program
2. Muscle Strength
3. Muscle Endurance
4. Flexibility
5. Body Composition
6. Core Training

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All Major Muscle Groups

• Chest
• Upper Back
• Lower Back
• Shoulders
• Triceps
• Biceps
• Quadriceps
• Hamstrings
• Adductor and Abductor Muscles
• Calves
• Abdominals

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Aquatic Fitness Equipment

• Deep Water Exercise Belt
• Noodle
• Parachutes
• Paddles
• Dumbbells
• Barbells
• Gloves
• Water Fitness Shoes
• Water Weights
• Balance Rings
• Balls

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Types of Aquatic Fitness Classes

• Deep Water Aqua Spinning
• Deep Water Exercise
• Boot Camp
• Prenatal
• Deep Water Running
• Flexibility Training
• Water Walking
• Lap Swimming Stroke Works
• Kayak
• Water Strength Training
• Special Solutions

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Five Categories of Water Exercise

• Adapted Aquatics
• Aquatic Fitness
• Aquatic Exercise Personal Training
• Aquatic Therapy
• Aquatic Physical Therapy

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Benefits of Aquatic Therapy

• Recovery is Faster
• Balance and Muscle Strength
• Cardiovascular Endurance
• Participants perform activities that normally
  cannot be done on land due to pain, inability, or
  difficulty

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Benefits of Aquatic Physical Therapy

• Increased Muscle Strength and Endurance
• Increased Mobility
• Increased Range of Motion
• Decreased Stress on Injury
• Increased Circulation
• Increased Balance

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Train, Dont Strain
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Health and Safety Top Priority

1. Better Do too Little than Much.
2. Pain-Signal. STOP!
3. Work at Your Pace.
4. Listen to Your Body.
5. Encourage Classmates.
6. Beginners go slow.
7. Drink Plenty of Water BDA.
8. Regular Members not feel pain 2 hrs. after.
9. Do Not Eat less than One Hour Before Class.
10. In Shallow Wear Water Shoes.

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Water Walking for Your Heart

• Pressure on Lungs Promotes Deeper Ventilation.
• Water Offers 12 More Resistance than Air.
• ¼ Mile (8 ¾ laps), Water 1 Mile Land
• All Ages and Sizes Can Water Walk.
• Water Support 90 Your Body Weight
• Dont Sweat, but Good Workout-Overheating.
• Water Pressure Against Body Decreases Swelling.
• Less Tendency Blood to Pool to Extremities.
• Chest Immersed, Cardiac Volume Increases 27-30,
  Stretching myocardium (heart muscles) Contracts
  stronger.
• Decrease Your Blood Pressure and Cholesterol.
• Circulation and Blood Supply to Muscles
  Increases.
• Less Muscle Soreness.
• Improves Your Daily Living Activities.
• Decrease Use of Medication.
• Its Exercise that is Fun.

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The End but Your Beginning