The H20 Workout - Aquattix

by Harry Chaskalson / Aqquatix USA

Just being in the water causes you to exercise. Every move you make in the pool has to be deliberate to resist the continual pressure of the water on your body. And, when I am asked by a client, "why should I exercise in my pool?" a number of answers come to mind, and they include the properties of water.

AqquatixFirst is the water resistance. Because the water is a thicker medium than air, the resistance from the water can range from 4 to 44 times that of movement out of the water. Using the resistance in the water is like exercising with weights or machines on land, and much safer!

Second is water buoyancy. In chest deep water, approximately 80% of your body weight is buoyant, allowing you to only bear 20% of your weight when you exercise.

AqquatixThird is the cooling effect of water. Because of your constant movement in the water, water is continually moving around you, washing away your sweat, and cooling you while you exercise. You never feel overheated and sweaty. And last is the massaging effect of water on your body. The hydrostatic pressure of the water on your body, joints, muscles, and internal organs massages and comforts all parts of your body while exercising. You never feel fatigued.

Everyone can benefit by exercising in the pool, but it is especially good for those with limitations of movement, or those rehabilitating from an injury. The overweight person can accomplish things not possible on land, and the very fit person can maintain muscle strength and tone. Those with arthritis have a freer range of movement. Cardiovascular benefits include the strengthening of the heart muscle, a lower heart rate, and improvement of oxygen delivery to your muscles. As a regular activity, aquatic exercise can help lower blood pressure and cholesterol.

Aqquatix BikeAqquatix TreadmillWhen you work out in the pool you get a total body workout and a fast way to improve general strength, stamina, and cardiovascular fitness. And with the addition of Aqquatix USA's new state of the art underwater fitness bikes and treadmills, one can virtually change their pool into a "liquid gym!"

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Please contact Harry Chaskalson if you have any questions regarding Aquattix. He can be reached at harryc@aquattixusa.com or (954)270-6012.

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