How To Water Aerobics [Quick And Easy]

How To Water Aerobics [Quick And Easy]

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How To Water Aerobics [Quick And Easy]

Introduction

Water aerobics is one of the best ways to get fit. Not only does it help you improve your physical health, but it can also help you increase your mental health by helping you get rid of stress and anxiety. Plus, water aerobics is a great way to burn calories because it uses so many different muscle groups at once!

Walk in place.

The next thing you can do is walk in place. This is a great way to get your heart rate up without having to add any additional equipment. Simply stand up, and start walking in place for one minute. If you're brand new at this, that's okay! Try to do it for a minute before taking a break and then coming back and trying again later on when you're feeling better about being able to keep going longer than before.

The final step (and the best) is running laps around your basement while listening to "Just Dance" by Lady Gaga on repeat! You can do this as many times as needed until your legs feel like jelly. If nothing else, this will make all of your friends jealous when they see how much fun aerobics has been for all these years but only now learned about it themselves

Jumping jacks.

Jumping jacks are an easy, quick way to get your heart rate up and get your body moving. They can be done in the pool or on land.

To do a jumping jack, simply lift your arms as if you're about to give someone a high five. Then, bring them down and step out with one foot; repeat with other leg and arm until you've completed all repetitions of the exercise (typically 10).

Knee to chest jacks.

Knee to chest jacks are a great way to get your heart rate up and work your core muscles.

  • With feet on the ground, knees bent at 90 degrees, arms bent at 90 degrees, and palms facing backward, lift one knee towards your chest.
  • Lower it back down then switch sides.
  • Keep doing this until you feel tired or dizzy – whichever comes first!

Side kicks.

Side kicks are an easy way to get your heart rate up and work on balance. They're also a great way to get some cardio while standing in one place, because you don't have to move around as much.

Side kicks are a simple movement that will give you the same cardiovascular benefits as running or rowing, but with less impact on your joints. To do them:

  • Stand in waist-high water (or deeper if you like) with your head above water and arms at your sides. Keep your elbows close to your body for support.
  • Extend one leg straight out behind you, keeping the other leg bent with both feet together on top of each other vertically below the surface of the water (this is called "plank position"). Your toes should be pointing down toward the bottom of the pool; don't let them float back up into plank position!

Torso rotations.

Torso rotations

This is a great exercise for your obliques and lower back. It's also a good starter move to get you loose before you begin your workout.

  • How to do it: Stand up straight with your feet hip-width apart, knees soft, and hands at chest height in front of you as if holding onto two imaginary bars (your hands should be about shoulder width apart). Don't be afraid to extend the arms fully away from the body to keep proper form! Now twist from side-to-side like this: First rotate left, then right; repeat five times on each side. Try not to lean forward or backward during this movement—if necessary, just shift your weight slightly forward or back depending on where you're rotating toward without changing anything else about how much space there currently exists between your torso and hips/legs (this makes sense once you try it). This helps ensure that both sides equally receive stimulation while also preventing any kind of strain in one direction over another which may occur when trying different versions of other exercises using similar motions such as twists or bends.* How often? Once every three days unless otherwise directed by health professional(s) following diagnosis from qualified medical professionals who understand anatomy enough not just prescribe medication but also prescribe exercise plans based off existing conditions.* How many repetitions? 5 sets of 25 reps per day

Pool lunges.

Pool lunges are one-legged squats.

  • Standing in the pool with both feet, lunge forward and lower down as far as you can go without using your hands for balance.
  • Pull back up and return to standing, then lunge forward again for the next repetition. Repeat this movement until you’ve completed 10 lunges on each side of your body!
  • Add a twist by performing a single-leg deadlift rather than a lunge — this allows for more glute activation than just a basic squat pattern alone will provide (and it also makes these exercises even harder).

Twists with pool noodles.

Before you start, find the pool noodles and choose one to hold with each hand. This will help you to do this exercise safely and comfortably.

Why? Well, when you're holding it in your hands, it's easy to do a twist as well as turn around 360 degrees without losing balance or control! And let's be honest here: no one wants their first water aerobics class experience to be awkward or uncomfortable! It will also keep you hydrated throughout class by having something non-alcoholic (and healthy) to drink out of.

If you don’t have access to pool noodles at home or at a nearby store/grocery store then substitute any other cylindrical piece of material such as rolled up newspaper tubes (or uncooked pasta tubes) instead!

Bench step ups.

The bench step up is a lower-body exercise that can be modified in many ways. You can use a bench or chair, and you can also try standing on one leg at the start to make it more challenging.

If you're using a bench:

  • Step up onto the top of the bench and lift your other foot behind you as if doing a calf raise
  • Keeping your back straight and knees bent, lower yourself down until both feet are flat on floor/ground
  • Repeat for reps (sets).

Deep water running.

Deep water running is just what it sounds like: a cardiovascular exercise that can be done in the water. It's great for strengthening your lower body, improving your balance and coordination, and burning calories.

But before you run into the lake or pool to try deep water running for yourself, there are a few things to know.

You will want to start out with shorter distances until you get used to the movement of running while submerged in the water (this may take some time!) You do not want to twist an ankle or hurt any other part of your body while practicing this form of exercise!

You can add resistance by using weights - handheld weights work really well if they're made specifically for use in deep water; otherwise just fill up some bottles full of sand or rocks before heading out onto dry land again next time around!

Water aerobics is not only fun, but it can be a great way to get in some exercise if you have limited mobility or if you're just getting started with fitness

Water aerobics is not only fun, but it can be a great way to get in some exercise if you have limited mobility or if you're just getting started with fitness.

For those who are new to working out and looking for something fun to do, water aerobics is a great place to start. Water aerobics can provide the same type of workout as land-based aerobics but with less stress on joints and bones. If you're worried about being able to keep up with an intense class, don't worry; most classes will scale their exercises according to each person's abilities so no one gets left behind during the exercises.

If you're trying out water aerobics for the first time and aren't sure where or how often should I take classes? We recommend checking out your local YMCA or community center; they may offer classes during various times throughout the day that fit into your schedule!

Conclusion

Water aerobics is a great way to get in some exercise if you have limited mobility, or if you're just getting started with fitness. It's also fun and can be a social activity for those who like spending time with other people at the gym or around town!

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