Osteoporosis:
- Water workouts develop and balance skills which can help prevent falls, improve posture which helps to distribute stress evenly along the spine, and provide all of the benefits of aerobic activity.
Arthritis:
- Water exercise is highly recommended to increase muscular strength and flexibility which will ultimately lessen the load placed upon the joint. Also, proper exercise will help maintain or increase bone density and provide nourishment to the joint.
Diabetes:
- Exercising vigorously, at least once a week, will reduce your risk of Type II diabetes by 23%; exercising 5 or more times a week reduces the risk by 42%. Water exercise can provide a safe, comfortable form of exercise for individuals with diabetes.
Menopause:
- Water exercise provides a comfortable and enjoyable environment. Three significant benefits for menopausal women are:
- Maintain muscle mass
- Maintain healthy weight
- Stimulation of HDL (good cholesterol)
Pregnancy:
- Warm water exercise provides a pleasant, safe and relaxing environment. Warm water provides less stress on joints and the prevention of overheating. Water exercise is also beneficial in the reduction of swelling, improves circulation, and provides a balanced workout, enhancing balance, coordination and posture.
Back problems:
- The aquatic environment is the perfect place to develop a strong, well conditioned back.
"Aquatic rehabilitation of clients with spinal cord injury",
by C. Giesecke, Chapter 8 in Aquatic Rehabilitation, R.G. Ruoti,
ed. Philadelphia, Lippincott-Raven, 1997.
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