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Living Waters
Exercise?
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12% (1 in 10) People Die from Lack of.
All Causes of Mortality are Reduce by.
Stress on Bone prevents Demineralization.
Need Weight to Strengthen Bones.
67% Less Breast Cancer
1# Killer in Woman is Heart Attack
Keeps Appestat Working
Helps Sleep
Relieves Stress
Water Exercise/Land Exercise
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Water Cools the Body
Core Temperature Lower
Sweating Not realized
Your Body has Buoyancy in the Water.
Easier on Joints & Bones
Resistance on All Submerged Body Parts
Water Resistance Evenly Distributed
12-14% More Resistance Than Land
Water Works the Opposing Muscle as Well
Water Accommodates Several Levels of Intensity
Key Components
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Aqua Fitness Program
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Cardio-respiratory Program
Muscle Strength
Muscle Endurance
Flexibility
Body Composition
Core Training
All Major Muscle Groups
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Chest
Upper Back
Lower Back
Shoulders
Triceps
Biceps
Quadriceps
Hamstrings
Adductor and Abductor Muscles
Calves
Abdominals
Aquatic Fitness Equipment
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Deep Water Exercise Belt
Noodle
Parachutes
Paddles
Dumbbells
Barbells
Gloves
Water Fitness Shoes
Water Weights
Balance Rings
Balls
Types of Aquatic Fitness Classes
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Deep Water Aqua Spinning
Deep Water Exercise
Boot Camp
Prenatal
Deep Water Running
Flexibility Training
Water Walking
Lap Swimming –Stroke Works
Kayak
Water Strength Training
Special Solutions
Five Categories of Water Exercise
Adapted Aquatics
 Aquatic Fitness
 Aquatic Exercise Personal Training
 Aquatic Therapy
 Aquatic Physical Therapy
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Benefits of Aquatic Therapy
Recovery is Faster
 Balance and Muscle Strength
 Cardiovascular Endurance
 Participants perform activities that
normally cannot be done on land due to
pain, inability, or difficulty
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Benefits of Aquatic
Physical Therapy
Increased Muscle Strength and Endurance
 Increased Mobility
 Increased Range of Motion
 Decreased Stress on Injury
 Increased Circulation
 Increased Balance
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Train, Don’t Strain
Health and Safety Top Priority
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Better Do too Little than Much.
Pain-Signal. STOP!
Work at Your Pace.
Listen to Your Body.
Encourage Classmates.
Beginners go slow.
Drink Plenty of Water BDA.
Regular Members not feel pain 2 hrs. after.
Do Not Eat less than One Hour Before Class.
In Shallow Wear Water Shoes.
Water Walking for Your Heart
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Pressure on Lungs Promotes Deeper Ventilation.
Water Offers 12% More Resistance than Air.
¼ Mile (8 ¾ laps), Water = 1 Mile Land
All Ages and Sizes Can Water Walk.
Water Support 90% Your Body Weight
Don’t Sweat, but Good Workout-Overheating.
Water Pressure Against Body Decreases Swelling.
Less Tendency Blood to Pool to Extremities.
Chest Immersed, Cardiac Volume Increases 27%-30%, Stretching myocardium
(heart muscles) Contracts stronger.
Decrease Your Blood Pressure and Cholesterol.
Circulation and Blood Supply to Muscles Increases.
Less Muscle Soreness.
Improves Your Daily Living Activities.
Decrease Use of Medication.
It’s Exercise that is Fun.