Try A Aerobic Water Exercise Routine

An aerobic water exercise routine is a great addition to your fitness program because it is safe yet highly energizing. Studies show that regular physical activity improves your health AND your psychological well being. Even if you are tired, stressed out, injured, or simply bored and looking for a fresh activity to add to your program, an aerobic water exercise routine enables you to keep exercising.

If you intend to add an aerobic water exercise routine to your fitness program, do some research first before investing in any equipment. The aquatic exercise craze has spawned some of the most exciting gizmos, but you may later realize that you only prefer to integrate certain routines into your program and will not need most of the gear available in the market today.

Many clubs and programs that offer an aerobic water exercise routine provide you with the equipment you need, so you can opt to purchase only your favorite equipment later on.

Aerobic Water Exercise Routine Stances

Aquatic workout programs generally comprise the following basic positions.

* Basic – Stand, feet forward and set shoulder-width apart, relax knees, arms at your side.
* Lunge – Take a step, one foot in front of the other, toes pointed straight ahead, keep knees soft.
* Prone – Lie face down on water surface.
* Supine – Lie face up on water surface.

Aerobic Water Exercise Routine Movements

A good water workout will exercise all your major muscle groups and will use the following basic movements.

* Corresponding – arm and leg are on the same side and move in unison.
* Opposite – arm on one side moves in same direction as the leg on the opposite side.
* Doubles – arms perform the same movement in the same direction.
* Singles – arms move one at a time.

Your aerobic water exercise routine will focus on the lower body, where your major muscle mass is found. You can expect to perform kicks, swings, extensions, knee lifts, squats and, depending on your program level, walks, marches and jogs.

One thing to remember about water workouts – your heart rate will probably not be the best indicator of the intensity of your routine. Studies show that people who do both aerobic water exercise routines and land-based ones have lower heart rates in water… while getting the exact same benefits!