Exercise in water is one of the lowest impact aerobic training activities on offer. It’s a great option during pregnancy, if you have an injury or if you’re not comfortable working up a sweat in a gym-based aerobics class. Aqua Aerobics The traditional option is Aqua Aerobics classes. These are conducted in a water depth where you can comfortably stand on the bottom of the pool. You follow a leader who performs the Aerobic dance style movements to music. The water environment provides a natural resistance that helps tone muscles and equipment may also be used e.g. foam dumb bells and noodles. Deep Water Running If you’re after a harder workout, or you’re into a serious training program, you might like to check out Deep Water Running. Deep Water Running classes are held in a water depth over your head that requires you to constantly tread (or run!) water. You wear a floatation belt around your waist that holds you upright with your shoulders out of the water. It’s a great form of training in a controlled and safe environment, which will definitely build your stamina and leg muscles. Lap Swimming If you like to simply swim laps, you would probably benefit from the added motivation of joining a lap swimming club. Lap swimming clubs involve joining a group of people in regular squad training sessions lead by a swim coach. The beauty of lap or squad training is that the workout is always varied and you get to briefly socialise with others as you catch your breath at lane ends. And there’s nothing like having another swimmer tickling your toes to spur you on, improve your lap time and turn your usual splash into a serious workout.
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