Many seniors find aquatic workouts to be a great way to improve their physical well-being. Water exercises can relieve symptoms from conditions like arthritis and circulatory problems while also improving mental well-being. The fact that exercising in water is low-impact reduces the potential for injury, and can have the following benefits:
- Joint pain relief– less stress on joints due to the buoyancy, helps arthritis, stiffness, the ability to exercise with less pain
- Cardio– Immersion in water helps the heart transport oxygen to your muscles, 2.5 hours a week are recommended
- Losing weight– Obese people may not be able to tolerate the stress of gravity on land. The stress on your joints is reduced, making it easier to exercise for longer
- Improve balance– Practicing balance in water allows for more time to react when losing balance, training your muscles to react to waves in water
- Build friendships– Meet people, socialize, support and bond.
