Aquatic Training to Ease Back into Exercise!

A post by Alicia Weber http://www.Awinningway.ws I have been a fitness trainer and nutritionist for more than a decade. I have degrees in Communication and Biology and I was in a Doctorate of Physical Therapy Program. I have worked with all lifestyles, ages, and ability levels. My specialty is aquatic therapy and I am specialized in getting clients results in the least amount of time and effort, while having fun! When I am not training people, I am training myself in the 10-sports I compete in on an elite level. I also hold 10 World Records in Strength and Endurance and continue to work on strength feats! In my spare time I enjoy getting creative in a variety of facets and I enjoy sharing information with you on YourHealthUpdates.com To see more posts by Alicia Weber, click here

As an aquatic therapist, I find my clients enjoying exercise more if they begin with aquatic training. We can do the same land exercises in the water and so much more without any effort, yet we can get the heart rate in the appropriate zone for weight loss and overall fitness results.

One female client started an exercise program with me 12 weeks ago and it began with water training. She exclaims,”Water is an excellent introduction for anyone starting an exercise program for the 1st time or returning to exercise after a long break. Water training isn’t as difficult as land-based training. It prepares you for the gym. The combination of both gives the best results.”

This client is currently in a land-based only program as she has graduated into a new fitness level. She remembers her first weeks and recalls doing a series of arm flap exercises first in the water. She moved her arms effortlessly at high speeds and later noticed arm toning effects. A few weeks later she did the same arm flap exercise routine on land and found it be grueling, difficult, and exhausting. However, through her 3 month conditioning process the same routine done on land is still challenging, but not exhausting. She is now in great condition and continues to excel at challenging exercises on land where at one time, she was only able to perform them in the water.

Below is a short intro to the Arm Flap Leg Endurance routine. FIRST try in the water and after a few weeks try on land and see the difference as your strength and endurance builds!

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