Friday, August 18, 2017

Water Fitness Benefits

Water Fitness is getting a lot of buzz lately. Water is a very forgiving environment to workout in especially when it comes to protecting our joints.  According to the May 2017 article in IDEA Fitness Journal by Shirley Archer, JD, MA, "Mounting research on the benefits of aquatic exercise is changing its image and supporting the claim that it helps people of all ages and ability levels". Here is a list of benefits from working out in the water.

1. Improves balance and core stability
2. Leads to less muscle soreness and damage
3.Water exercise can meet cardiovascular fitness metrics
4. Improves ability to perform activities of daily living
5. Lowers blood sugar levels for people with type 2 diabetes
6. Exercise in the pool improves knee and hip osteoarthritis

Young, middle - aged, recreational,elite athletes, and special populations ALL benefit from working out in the water. The use of water weights, pool noodles, beach balls, aqua joggers, and cardio moves can greatly increase the health benefits and as well as the FUN factor!

BY: Sue Dunn
Dunn Healthy Coaching