Okay, you have to admit it, when most of us think of water aerobics, we think of a group of fun-loving senior citizens with nose plugs and arm floaties—which no doubt would be a great time for everyone involved. But the reality of it is that water aerobics is not for the faint of heart.
Did you can burn up to 700 calories in a single hour of water aerobics? And you can do it without breaking a sweat—well, not a sweat that you can see anyway.
Being the water is a blast and a great break from any worn out exercise routine—plus, you get all of the social and motivational benefits of being a part of a class, without having to fight for that last yoga mat.
Don’t believe me? See what Deb Nelis—as 3 year post-op patient of the St.Vincent Bariatric Center of Excellence—has to say about it.
Find out more about the St.Vincent Bariatric Center of Excellence sponsored water aerobics classes here [link to classes page].
Find out more about the benefits of water aerobics at DietsInReview.com, or take a look at their list of the top ten benefits of water aerobics below:
- Non-weight bearing exercise
- Improves muscular endurance
- Improves core strength and endurance
- Great exercise for pregnant women
- Improves flexibility
- Improves cardiovascular conditioning
- Burns enormous amount of calories
- Keeps the body cool during exercise
- Fun and enjoyable exercise
- Great way to modify or spice up normal routine
I am 6 months post op I started water aerobics 2 months ago and absolutely love it I usually go 3 times a week for two 1 hour classes. It will kick your butt