The thing about water aerobics is that you are getting a workout with more resistance.  It doesn’t feel like it as you move, but you are actually burning more calories, but with less effort.  It’s very therapeutic and is often times recommended for people who have suffered a stroke or a heart attack.

Women Doing Water Aerobics

There is no one exercise that is perfect or right for everyone, however, water aerobics definitely comes close!  You can perform very simple activities in the water, such as walking, running or jumping and it will be a very effective workout.

Water aerobics is perfect for someone who is completely out of shape or who has not exercised in a while or suffers from other medical conditions.  It allows you a workout that you normally wouldn’t be able to get.

When you’re in the water, your body is almost weightless.  This makes water aerobics ideal for increasing lower body strength, your power and agility.  Make sure you perform these exercises in shallow water.  Water should be between the ribcage and underarm.

You can jog or walk laps back and forth in the pool or do jumping jacks.  Try doing knee lifts as a warm up exercise.  Water aerobics doesn’t have to be all about swimming.  In fact, there are water aerobics classes which you can take or you can do your own workout routine.  Classes are often free or extremely reasonable and are offered at local health clubs and senior centers, targeting stay-at-home moms and senior citizens.

Some health clubs have a lane open for a couple of hours in the morning that is specifically for water walking.  You can water walk on your own at home in a large pool as long as it is waist deep or deeper.  It can be a wonderful summer treat and can be very beneficial.

Anytime you can take aerobic activity that you would do on the land, so to speak, and incorporate it into the water, you’ll find it easier and beneficial.  You can even try running backwards for something different.

By working out in the water, you’re not only supporting your body, but you’re also reducing your risk of muscle and joint injury.  Gravity and the fact that you are floating makes for a very interesting workout.  Working out in the water may also prevent you from overheating or becoming dehydrated.  That being said, don’t forget to stop and drink plenty of water.

Most people work out in the water between 40 and 45 minutes at a time.  It’s a proven fact that you burn just as many, if not more calories in the water.  Some people are under the impression that you don’t not burn as many calories in the water.