Staying active is essential to your health, no matter your age. But when you're in retirement, pain & mobility issues may limit you from doing activities you once enjoyed. Fortunately, there's still a way for you to stay active, and that's water aerobics.
What Are the Benefits of Water Aerobics?
The key benefit of water aerobics, especially for seniors, is that they're low-impact. Exercising in the swimming pool puts less stress on your joints due to the water's natural buoyancy. You don't have to worry much about getting injured while moving your entire body. Also, water provides resistance as you move through it. That can help you gain muscle strength and increase your overall stamina.5 Water Aerobics Activities to Help You Get Started
As you spend your retirement days catching up with friends & family, or gardening at home, try incorporating some pool exercises into your schedule. Here are some of the ideal routines to introduce you to water aerobics:-
Walking in the water
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Doing calf raises
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Pulling off a chest fly
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Performing wall push-ups
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Doing a wall chair
Don't Forget to Check in with Your Physician
You can increase the intensity of the pool workouts mentioned above by adding simple equipment, such as ankle weights, hand paddles and pool noodles. But before you start any new exercise routine or increase the intensity level, make sure to check in with your primary doctor. If you feel pain or discomfort while performing any pool exercise, modify it by consulting with your doctor & trainer. Be sure to talk to your estate lawyer if you are at all worried about changes in your health.
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