{"id":9025,"date":"2016-04-08T07:11:34","date_gmt":"2016-04-08T12:11:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.senioradvisor.com\/blog\/?p=9025"},"modified":"2016-03-29T15:17:53","modified_gmt":"2016-03-29T20:17:53","slug":"water-aerobics-joint-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/d30braiqprupoq.cloudfront.net\/blog\/2016\/04\/water-aerobics-joint-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Water Aerobics for Joint Health"},"content":{"rendered":"

Water Aerobics for Joint Health\"Water<\/h1>\n

Many of us develop painful joints as we get older, and that can cause a domino effect that leads to less exercise and poorer overall health. If you\u2019ve had to hang up your running shoes, it may be time jump into aquatic fitness. Water fitness classes for older adults<\/a><\/strong> are increasingly popular with seniors and their doctors, because they offer a good cardio workout, strength training, and even flexibility and balance training without undue stress on ankles, knees and hips\u2014and you don\u2019t have to know how to swim. <\/span><\/p>\n

Benefits of water workouts<\/h2>\n

The Centers for Disease Control<\/a><\/strong> credits water fitness with improving joint mobility and reducing joint pain in people with osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis<\/a><\/strong>. There\u2019s also research showing that regular aquatic exercise can counteract some anxiety and depression symptoms and reduce the incidence of disability in older people. Other benefits noted by WebMD<\/a><\/strong> include improved reaction times, a higher overall metabolic rate, and lower blood cholesterol levels.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you think you have to do land-based weight-bearing exercise to build and maintain bone density as you age, think again. The CDC cites research <\/span>published<\/span> in the Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness<\/a><\/strong><\/em> which found that 3 hours per week of water exercise improved the bone mineral content of post-menopausal women over the course of 7 months.<\/span><\/p>\n

Types of water workouts<\/h2>\n

Simply swimming laps is a great whole-body exercise that strengthens your heart and builds muscle mass. If you\u2019re not a strong swimmer or prefer group exercise, you\u2019re living in the right era. Creative fitness experts have developed a long list of water fitness classes. There\u2019s traditional water aerobics, but also Aqua Zumba, which moves the popular dance workout into the pool. Aqua circuit training and flexibility classes build strength and range of motion, while aqua abs courses focus on your core muscles for better posture. <\/span><\/p>\n

Want something a little more relaxing? Try aqua yoga or aquatic tai chi. Want to really go for it? Hydro running, high intensity aqua interval training, and in-pool sports drills take things up a notch. The newest wave in pool workouts is deep water fitness, which uses flotation belts to help participants get more resistance training with less joint strain.<\/span><\/p>\n

Where to find the right water workout for you<\/h2>\n

If your neighborhood or senior living community has a pool and offers classes, you\u2019re in luck. Other options can include seasonal or year-round programs at your city\u2019s pools and aquatic centers, private health club classes for members, and classes at non-profit recreation centers such as your local YMCA or JCC. You can also check with local college and university fitness centers to see if they offer water fitness classes or lap-swim times to the public.<\/span><\/p>\n

What to know before you go<\/h2>\n

It\u2019s always a good idea to check with your doctor before you start a new fitness routine. And it\u2019s wise to check on the training and safety credentials of your instructor before you come to class. Look for a teacher who has a certification from a group like the <\/span>Aquatic Exercise Association<\/span>, which has training modules specifically for Arthritis Foundation aquatic program teachers. Ideally, there should also be trained lifeguards on duty during the class for everyone\u2019s safety.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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