What
temperature should the water be?
One factor that needs to be
taken into consideration is the target audience.
- If your clientele is older, or unfit,
the water may need to be warmer: 85 to 86 degrees F.
- If the clientele is very fit the water
could be between 83 and 85 degrees F.
- If this is gentle ROM class for therapeutic
purposes, he water needs to be warmer: 88 to 92 degrees
F.
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Is a class broken down
into sections?
Yes, to ensure a total body workout the
instructor will lead you through 4 phases during your session,
those being warm up, cardio, muscle strength and endurance and
stretch. Each phase has a purpose and your instructor will ask
you to do each exercise in a specific way depending on the
phase. You should always follow your instructors leads while
working at your own level.
Phase 1 - Warm-up is used to do just that.
It warms up the body and muscles, lubricates the joint and
starts the kick starts the heart.
Phase 2 - Cardio
 Phase 3 - Muscle Strength and Endurance.
Your leader will take you through a number of exercises that
will help build your muscles and increase their endurance.
These exercises may include repeated movement with one leg and
then repeated on the other leg. These exercises may be
repeated 4 times with a break in between to allow the muscle(s)
to relax. An example is repeated hamstring curls. You
may do 4 sets of 15 seconds on each leg and then 1 minute of a
variety of swivels.
Phase 4 - Stretch - Your leader will lead
you through stretches and holds that will ensure the full body
is stretched before you leave the water. It is important that
these stretches be done at the end of a session.
Do I have to be fit to
participate in Aquafitness?
Fitness level and experience are of no
consequence. An interest in learning and a love of water are two
ingredients which will make your Aquafitness experience fulfilling. You
should always first check with your doctor before commencing
any exercise. Depending on certain medical conditions you may
need to alter some movements to ensure your safety (these
include but not exclusive to: natal, hip replacement,
arthritis).
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What are the benefits of
Aquafitness?
Water
workouts are a great way to keep fit. Because of its unique
physical properties, water provides the ideal environment for
exercise. The natural buoyancy of water reduces weight bearing
stress, allowing greater ease of movement with less strain on
bones, joints, and muscles. The increased density of water
creates even and fluid resistance, comfortably toning and
strengthening muscles with greater balance and
efficiency
CALA has provided an extensive list of benefits
on the Aquafitness page.
Aquafitness allows you to do similar to land exercises without
the impact that may injure your joints.
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