Bath and Body Works
Exercise in an aquatic environment can provide benefits not found in other areas and can advance individuals to their next level of muscle fitness and mobility sooner; it also act as a natural weight loss solution.
"Bath and body works programs are not just for grandmas riding foam floats. Water is good for athletic training, too, and experts say more athletes are making use of it. Runners, tennis players and other competitors find that training in the resistance of water gives them more of a workout than using weights or treadmills, said researcher Mary Sanders of the University of Nevada, Reno." read more...
Bath and body works is one of the most efficient ways to burn calories:
Water walking exercise not only strengthens the leg and hip muscles - the quadriceps, hamstrings and gluteus - but also helps to develop cardio respiratory fitness.
Benefit of water exercise
Compare the following estimates of calorie consumption for a 30 minutes workout:
- Land walking: 135 calories / Deep water walking: 264 calories
- Jogging on land 240: calories / Deep water jogging: 340 calories
Whether you are looking to improve fitness, lose weight, excel at your sport, rehabilitate from injury, ease limitations of arthritis and other medical conditions or just have fun, bath and body works is a great solution.
Once you have developed a good technique which is comfortable for you, aim to walk or jog in water for between 20 to 40 minutes per exercise session.
If you plan to use an Endless Pool, In addition to providing a place for serious exercise, this can be fun for the whole family. Everyone in your family, including the youngest members with proper supervision, will enjoy playing and relaxing in the Endless Pool current. In fact, many of people who both one say they cannot keep their kids out of their pools!
"People who want to get fit and stay fit using aquatic exercise find that they can actually make greater progress faster in an Endless Pool than on land."
Water walking exercise:
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Exercise Equipment:
The original water exercise buoyancy belt. The Aqua Jogger buoyancy belt is widely used by world class athletes as a secret weapon in their training and rehabilitation programs. You can now enjoy the benefits of running, cross country skiing, strength training and a variety of aerobic exercises while suspended in deep or shallow water. Work out without hurting your body
Aqua Fit Exercise System:
Get in shape with Aqua Fit. Since you only weigh 10% as much in water as you do on land, aquatic exercise is easier on the joints. Get a high calorie burn and aerobic conditioning in your pool… without pain. It provides you with everything you need for a great aquatic workout: a jogger belt, 1 pair of ankle cuffs and 1 pair of hand bars. The kit also includes an informative poster detailing aquatic exercise routines and important tips on how to use your equipment. Get in shape in your pool this summer!
Bath and Body Works is an anti-aging remedy:
Do you want to learn a safe and effective way of water aerobic exercise, that will help you live a longer, more energetic and independent life? Let internationally renowned aquatic fitness expert Ruth Sova show you how water activities will help you:
- slow the effects of aging
- improve how you feel and look
- safely increase your heart rate during exercise
- speed up your metabolism, so you’ll burn calories faster
- enhance strength, flexibility, and endurance (arthritis treatments)
- gain more energy and vigor to enjoy other activities
- have fun exercising like you never thought you could
Water
Fitness After 40 book is probably the best resource available for
instituting a bath and body works program for older adults who seek
a new way of extending their health, fun, and longevity. - Walter
C. Johnson National Aquatics Section National Recreation and Park Association
Aquatic
Exercise Kit

