Aqua Aerobics
If you are chest deep in water, you are
about 75% buoyant. If you weigh
100 pounds, your joints are only going
to feel like 25 pounds. Neck deep
you become about 90% buoyant.
That's less of a load on the joints,
making it a lot easier for folks with
arthritis and joint problems to exercise
regularly.
Some of the most recent information
shows that one hour of water aerobics
burns from 400 to 750 calories.
This is much higher than for land based
activities and you are not pounding your
joints. The pressure of the water
helps to keep the blood circulating out
of the legs and moving backward through
the water helps to prevent varicose
veins. And, remember, you do not
have to know how to swim or even get
your hair wet!
You should consult with your doctor
before beginning any new exercise
program.
For a list of Aqua Aerobic Classes,
please go to Fitness Classes.
