Water Aerobics Help Alleviate Back Pain
When you have aching joints through arthritis or surgery it is sometimes easier to stop exercising to alleviate the pain you suffer, however the short term gain of reduced pain leads to long term deterioration of the physical condition.
With high pain levels it is very easy to get trapped in a downward spiral of inactivity leading to further pain and deterioration.
One of the most beneficial systems of exercise for older people or people recovering from surgery is water based exercise (Water Aerobics).
When you immerse your body in water your weight is displaced by the water alleviating the stress on your joints and muscles making it easier to move them without pain or discomfort.
Exercise in water can also prevent overheating through continuous cooling of the body.
If you own your own pool take caution that the temperature of the water should be heated not cold to aid the benefits that are derived from Water Aerobic Exercises.
Look to your community pools often they have structured classes available under the guidance of specialist coaches, the fee they charge is offset against the knowledge that your exercise program is beneficial and will help to alleviate your pain and discomfort over the shortest period possible.
Most people are under the impression that swimming is the best form of exercise.
For those who have progressed beyond the early stages of recovery it probably is however in the early stages it is better to carry out water based exercise.
Exercises for water aerobic workout lasts about 45 minutes and involves warm-up, cool-down and stretching exercises.
Jogging, kicking and jumping are good aqua aerobic exercise routines.
Each aerobic exercise in water should be held for about 20-60 seconds.
Both sides must be well stretched in turns.
One excellent exercise is to stand with feet shoulder width apart and then sit back until your knees are behind your feet, you will feel your muscles stretch.
There are some disadvantages to water aerobics as they require access to a pool either in the home or via facilities, and in addition to any membership fees to access facilities, classes may cost extra.
Although aquatic exercise greatly reduces the risk of injury, not as many calories are burned as would be in some other activities.
Though aquatic activities in general expend more energy than many land-based activities performed at the same pace due to the increased resistance of water, the speed with which movements can be performed is greatly reduced.
This also makes aqua aerobics an ideal choice for individuals suffering obesity, arthritis or any other medical condition, as well as healthy individuals; however as with all forms of exercise it is essential that you take the advice of your medical practitioner before you undertake and form of exercise.
With high pain levels it is very easy to get trapped in a downward spiral of inactivity leading to further pain and deterioration.
One of the most beneficial systems of exercise for older people or people recovering from surgery is water based exercise (Water Aerobics).
When you immerse your body in water your weight is displaced by the water alleviating the stress on your joints and muscles making it easier to move them without pain or discomfort.
Exercise in water can also prevent overheating through continuous cooling of the body.
If you own your own pool take caution that the temperature of the water should be heated not cold to aid the benefits that are derived from Water Aerobic Exercises.
Look to your community pools often they have structured classes available under the guidance of specialist coaches, the fee they charge is offset against the knowledge that your exercise program is beneficial and will help to alleviate your pain and discomfort over the shortest period possible.
Most people are under the impression that swimming is the best form of exercise.
For those who have progressed beyond the early stages of recovery it probably is however in the early stages it is better to carry out water based exercise.
Exercises for water aerobic workout lasts about 45 minutes and involves warm-up, cool-down and stretching exercises.
Jogging, kicking and jumping are good aqua aerobic exercise routines.
Each aerobic exercise in water should be held for about 20-60 seconds.
Both sides must be well stretched in turns.
One excellent exercise is to stand with feet shoulder width apart and then sit back until your knees are behind your feet, you will feel your muscles stretch.
There are some disadvantages to water aerobics as they require access to a pool either in the home or via facilities, and in addition to any membership fees to access facilities, classes may cost extra.
Although aquatic exercise greatly reduces the risk of injury, not as many calories are burned as would be in some other activities.
Though aquatic activities in general expend more energy than many land-based activities performed at the same pace due to the increased resistance of water, the speed with which movements can be performed is greatly reduced.
This also makes aqua aerobics an ideal choice for individuals suffering obesity, arthritis or any other medical condition, as well as healthy individuals; however as with all forms of exercise it is essential that you take the advice of your medical practitioner before you undertake and form of exercise.
