Rock Pointe Water Aerobics
Join us for Water Aerobics!
Join fellow residents at the pool for Water Aerobics on Monday, Wednesday and Friday of each week. Bring a noodle!
- Monday – 9:00am
- Wednesday – 9:00am
- Friday – 9:00am
10 Benefits of Water Aerobics
- It’s Low-Impact
The top benefit of water aerobics is that it is easy on the joints. - Water Aerobics Builds Community
Frequent water aerobics helps to build community and gets older adults out of their home and into interactive social situations. - You Get Mental Stimulation
Not only is water aerobics a physical workout, it also works out your brain. Learning how to do a series of movements for a routine can help form new neural pathways in the brain, which is key to maintaining a healthy brain as one ages. - You Get a Full-Body Workout
Aqua fitness involves using the entire body (and mind). You may aqua jog or walk as part of the movements, using your legs and core for stability. Water weights or above-water hand motions are likely to be part of the workout routine, as well. - You Build Cardiovascular Fitness
Water aerobics is a highly cardiovascular activity. It gets you breathing hard and elevates your heart rate as you move through the workout. - It Serves as Cross-Training
Even if your main athletic interests are elsewhere, like pickleball or cycling, water aerobics is the perfect cross-training option to complement your other fitness activities. - You Build Core Strength
As we age, our core strength may decline if we become sedentary. However, core strength is key for daily functions such as keeping our balance when walking, moving from sitting to standing or climbing the stairs. - It Can be a Recovery Workout
Similar to how water aerobics can be an opportunity to cross-train for other fitness activities, water aerobics can also help you wind down from your other recent workouts. - It Improves Mobility and Flexibility
Water aerobics provides a low-risk environment for you to move your body. Some of the movements may involve bending toward your toes, reaching behind you to stretch your quads or reaching upward to stretch your back and arms. - The Water Feels Nice
Most water aerobics classes are done in heated therapy pools. The heat helps to loosen the joints and relax the muscles. For those who struggle with joint aches or mobility challenges, the water itself is therapeutic.
Come on down and lets move.
source: https://www.livestrong.com/article/273601-pros-cons-of-water-aerobics/
