Exercise

Aqua Aerobics

Perform various exercises in the water using the buoyancy and resistance of the aquatic environment to reduce joint impact. Move with controlled, fluid motions and use the water's natural resistance to challenge your muscles.

Also called: Water Aerobics, Pool Workout · Equipment: cardio

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How to do it

Step by step

  1. Enter the pool and warm up with easy walking or jogging movements in the water.
  2. Perform instructor-led exercises such as water jogging, jumping jacks, kicks, and arm movements.
  3. Use the water's buoyancy to ease stress on joints while its resistance challenges your muscles.
  4. Vary your speed and intensity based on your fitness level and instructor cues.
  5. Continue for the desired duration and finish with cool-down movements.
Muscles worked

What it trains

Mainly Quadriceps.

Programming

What the research says

Alternatives · VALDA FLEX

Swap it mid-workout

With VALDA Pro, FLEX offers alternatives like these when you swap an exercise mid-workout.

Log the aqua aerobics in VALDA, with these cues one tap away while you train and your history for it in one place.

General information about exercise technique, not medical advice. If you have an injury or a health condition, your healthcare provider is the right person to ask.