Benefits of Aquatic Exercise & Therapy

  • Water buoyancy helps to protect recuperating knees,
    ankles and hips.
  • Great for overweight individuals looking for exercise, but unable to walk far enough out of the water to effectively
    burn calories.
  • Aquatic exercise reduces pain and increases flexibility.
  • Water supports and massages the body as you exercise.
  • All of the benefits of land exercise-without the sweat.
  • Reduced blood pressure, stress and risk of injury.
  • Often recommended following surgery to minimize postoperative swelling
  • Burn more calories during and after exercise.

Aquatic Fitness offers many options and different forms of training from Lap Swimming to Water Walking. Whether you are looking to improve your Cardiovascular Endurance or Rehabilitate a chronic source of pain, Aquatic exercise can help. Always get your Medical Doctor's approval before beginning any fitness program
or activity.

Most people exercise for at least one of the following reasons:
 
Fitness
Cardiovascular Endurance, Muscular Strength and Endurance, Flexibility, Coordination, Agility Power and Balance are fitness components achievable for your improving and maintaining your fitness level.

Therapeutic
Exercise in water safely enables and assists you in the recovery
of injuries, surgeries and illnesses and helps combat the
aging process.

Stress Release
Exercising in a soothing water environment gives you a chance
to forget about the stresses of work, problems and other concerns and helps you relax.

Social
Aquatic exercise allows you to meet and be with other people...since your face is out of the water, you have the opportunity to communicate and make new friends.

Comfort
The cooling and massaging effects of exercising in the water
make it a great place to workout without feeling fatigued.

Fun
Enjoy the diversion. The pool environment and facility atmosphere make water a great place to laugh and have fun while doing something great for your body.


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