2015-16 Complete Fitness & Spa Program

WELLNESS THRU AQUATIC EXERCISE Would you like to have more energy, improve your cardiovascular endurance, muscle strength, burn calories, and increase your flexibility and balance? Aquatic exercise is a unique way of exercise, because of the properties of water, you have a constant muscle load provided by the water through a full range of motion without all the stress on your joints.

The Benefits of Aquatic Exercise:

Burn Calories: Did you know that water aerobics can burn up as many calories as land aerobics. Improved Flexibility and Balance: The reduced effect of gravitational force in water leads to improved flexibility in the body. The joints can be moved through a wide range of motion, without stress on the joints. Because of the properties of water, if you are suffering any type of limitations such as arthritis, back, knee, shoulder or joint pain, working out in the pool is very beneficial and most important it is a lot of fun. If a class does not suit your needs, a variety of personal training options are available.

Provides Buoyancy and Support: Water provides buoyancy and support for the body, making it less likely to get injured. When submerged in deep water, you are reducing your body weight by 90% and 50% in waist deep water causing less strain on your joints, back and torso. Increase Muscular Endurance and Strength: The high density of water provides up to 12 times more resistance than air, helping you build muscle tone without using heavy weights. You can have a steady resistance working all major muscle groups resulting in total body toning. Improve Cardiovascular Conditioning: In water your heart rate is lower allowing you to work harder when compared to exercising on land. You can easily incorporate interval training and increase the intensity of your workout.