As the ABC launches the Your Move campaign, to help Australians explore their health and fitness journey, reporter Marnie Vinall hits the road to try some of the growing exercise trends around the country. Every time I go for a swim at my local pool and water aerobics classes are on at the same time, […]
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Cirque du Suspend – Benefits of Impact Free Exercise
Author – Dom Gili – In the ever-evolving world of aqua fitness, Cirque du Suspend aims to captivate and entertain clients with suspended aqua exercise, offering multiple benefits while harnessing the unique properties of water. By combining suspended moves that are impact-free and adaptable to various depths — shallow or deep — participants are invited […]
Effectiveness of Deep Water Running on Improving Cardiorespiratory Fitness, Physical Function and Quality of Life: A Systematic Review
Authors: Kwok, M.M.Y.; So, B.C.L.; Heywood, S.; Lai, M.C.Y.; Ng, S.S.M. Effectiveness of Deep Water Running on Improving Cardiorespiratory Fitness, Physical Function and Quality of Life: A Systematic Review. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2022, 19,9434. https://doi.org/10.3390/ ijerph19159434 Abstract: Deep Water Running (DWR) is a form of aquatic aerobic exercise simulating the running patterns adopted on dry land. Little […]
Beyond The Workout
Author – Melissa Plumeau – AEA Aquatic Training Specialist. The first aqua fitness class I taught in 2003, consisted of a long list of every move I had ever done in the pool. I planned EXACTLY eight repetitions of each, with no repeats. Before I taught, I sat in the bathroom stall anxiously reviewing that […]
Is Water Aerobics Right for You?
Aquatic exercise can relieve stress, ease achy joints, improve balance and even help you make friends. Author – Barbara Sadick, AARP. Published August 15, 2023. Aquatic exercise is a fun way to work out that doesn’t put pressure on bones, joints or muscles. Water creates natural resistance that supports the weight of the body and reduces impact […]
Effects of Resistance Exercise on Bone Health
Authors – A Ram Hong1 and Sang Wan Kim2Author informationArticle notesCopyright and License informationDisclaimerGo to: Abstract The prevalence of chronic diseases including osteoporosis and sarcopenia increases as the population ages. Osteoporosis and sarcopenia are commonly associated with genetics, mechanical factors, and hormonal factors and primarily associated with aging. Many older populations, particularly those with frailty, are likely […]
Aquatic Exercise and Bone Density
Author – Irene Pluim Mentz, Published on – https://www.jennilynnfitness.com/ We have always heard that to increase bone density, you need weight bearing activities, preferably with increased impact. But is that really so? With this article I hope to increase understanding of the mechanics needed to keep your bones strong and debunk the myth of needing […]
ARTHRITIS & water exercise
Published by Arthritis Australia © Copyright 2007. Reviewed December 2017. Water exercise is safe and suitable for people with arthritis. There are various options, depending on your needs, fitness and ability. This sheet has been written for people with arthritis to provide general information about water exercise. It includes information about different options for exercising […]
Neurobics for Purposeful Recovery
Author – Lori Sherlock, Ed.D. lsherlock@hsc.wvu.edu What are Neurobics? Why are we Interested in Brain Health? Cognitive decline & development of dementia or Alzheimer’s Disease Benefits of Neurobics Physical Exercise is Equally Important in Brain Health Creating Neurobics: Intensity & Complexity: “It could be argued that the recovery period is equally important as the exercise […]
What grip strength can tell you about how well you’re aging
Author – Gretchen Reynolds posted on The Washington Post January 18, 2023 Want to know how well you’re aging? Check your grip strength. Grip strength is closely linked to mortality in people of all incomes, and may be a better indicator of life expectancy than blood pressure. A recent study of 1,275 men and women found that those […]