In addition to the cardiovascular and respiratory benefits, aquatic fitness also:
- Increases and maintains muscular strength and flexibility;
- Improves mobility and range of motion;
- Improves co-ordination, balance, and postural alignment;
- Provides the ability to perform a high intensity workout while burning calories;
- Creates a massaging effect on muscles;
- Provides a versatile outdoor environment to train (in hot and cold weather);
- Supplements a regular training program;
- Provides a pleasurable and relaxing aquatic experience;
- Provides the ability to easily set and change the pace of the workout, as the body is cooled by water the heart rate is slightly lower. This means aquatic fitness is relatively safe for obese individuals, pregnant women, and those suffering from hypertension and heart disease.
Do not forget, a person does not need to know how to swim to take advantage of water aerobic exercises in a swim spa. Bathers can wear one of many devices to enable them to stay afloat with little effort. This, in turn, allows the bather to concentrate on his/her routine. The ideal location in which to perform water aerobics is in a pool or swim spa with a thermal cover, which allows the water temperature to be controlled. It is best to have the water temperature between 25 and 35 C (77 and 95 F), which is lower than the body’s temperature (98.6 C [37 F]).
Swim spas are a great specialty item to offer clients who are looking for something bigger than a hot tub, yet more functional year-round without the expense of installing, operating, and maintaining a pool. Further, with water volumes of 10,000 L (2642 gal) or less, clients will be happy to know the cost of electricity and water care products are also much lower than a traditional pool.
