Posts Categorized: aquatic therapy

Swimming as a Full-Body Workout: Building Muscle and Improving Cardio

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Swimming as a Full-Body Workout: Building Muscle and Improving Cardio

Key Takeaways  Swimming for cardiovascular endurance and muscle strength happens in the same workout, using water resistance instead of separate cardio and strength sessions.  It’s low impact: water supports about 90 percent of body weight, so joints get an intense workout without the strain.  Every stroke engages the upper body, core, and lower body together, not just isolated muscle groups.  […]

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Pool Exercises for a Full Body Workout

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Pool Exercises for a Full Body Workout

Pools aren’t just for having fun or learning to swim– you can get a great full body workout in the water to get in or stay in shape. If you’ve been looking for a new and refreshing way to work out or need a lower impact workout, a water workout could be perfect for you. Pool exercises are great for […]

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Topics: aquatic therapy


A Growing Market for Aquatic Health Benefits

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A Growing Market for Aquatic Health Benefits

An ever-expanding obesity epidemic, coupled with an aging baby boomer generation complete with discretionary income, offers a perfect opportunity for pool and spa professionals to emphasize the health benefits of aquatic exercise. Water-based fitness is a great alternative for those who need to ease into a fitness routine. Those with aging joints, in particular, find the buoyancy and gentle resistance of […]

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Topics: aquatic therapy