Aquatic Fitness for Healthy Aging
Aquatic fitness offers a range of benefits for the aging population, including reduced joint impact, zero-gravity workouts, improved circulation, and more. With opportunities for various exercise programs in the water, individuals can enhance their fitness levels while minimizing stress on their bodies.
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Fitmotivation Presents WHY WATER? 10 Reasons to Exercise in The Water
The Aging Population 77 million people were born between 1946 and 1964, which is defined as the baby boomer era The first baby boomer turned 65 on January 1, 2011 By 2030, the 65-plus population will double to about 71.5 million, and by 2050 will grow to 86.7 million people An American turns 50 every 7 seconds that's more than 12,500 people every day Currently, those aged 50 and older will represent 45% of the U.S. population
Channel your Inner Athlete Aquatic fitness has changed dramatically in the last 20 years More aggressive & athletic programming is available Water provides opportunities to do exercise in ways that you never could on land Most land activities can be done in water: High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT), Tabata, Boot Camp, Kickboxing, Cycling, Pilates, yoga and more
#1 BUOYANCY: REDUCED IMPACT Buoyancy is the upward vertical force exclusive to a fluid environment It is the opposite of gravity, a downward vertical force Buoyancy reduces effects of gravity and lessens joint impact A body immersed to waist level bears around 50% of body weight A body immersed to chest level bears around 25-35% of body weight A body immersed to neck level bears around 10% of body weight
#2 Zero Gravity Zero Impact Deep water exercise provides a zero gravity workout A zero gravity workout provides unique exercise opportunities to work hard with zero impact on joints Deep water fitness is more challenging because you expend more energy staying afloat, aligned and vertical. Decompression of spine occurs in deep water due to elongation of the spine while vertical & suspended.
#3 Water Immersion Improved Circulation Hydrostatic pressure can assist respiratory function Immersion helps improve heart function & circulation Aquatic exercise recommended for people with circulatory issues Improved circulation can decrease swelling Decreased swelling can help improve arthritic conditions
#4 Exercise in Water Sleep Better Water temperature cools body temperature Sleep better when cooled The water s resistance fatigues muscles Fatigued muscles require rest
#5 Resisted Movement Muscular Balance Water is 784 times more dense/viscous than air Water provides 12 times more resistance than air Submerged movement is resisted in all directions Muscles work in pairs improving joint integrity Muscular imbalance can lead to joint issues
#6 Weight Loss Safe Exercise 9.8 calories burned per minute 35-minute cardio session = 343 calories 60-minute class typically burns 400-500 calories Safer exercise environment for overweight people due to reduced impact on joints
#7 Enhanced Results Functional Fitness Enhance activities of daily living (ADLs) Improve endurance Improve balance Improve mobility Your body doesn t have an expiration date
#8 More From Core Spinal Health Vertical core training provides a safer position for some people to target their core muscles Changes in body position due to properties of equipment & water allow for creative core exercises Flotation belt allows for maximal core recruitment in deep water
#9 Cross Training Exercise Variability Cross train at least twice a week in the water Run harder and jump higher in water Apply all out force against resistance of the water High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) classes such as Tabata provide opportunities to work really hard in the water Kickboxing, Boot Camp, cycling and other intense formats Pilates, Yoga, Ai Chi, Barre and other mind & body formats
#10 Feels Good Exercise Adherence All life begins in water. Being in water feels good. Enjoying exercise increases adherence Aquatic fitness is a sport Discover your inner athlete in the pool
