Aquatic fitness is effective when you are convalescing from arthritis, undergoing physiotherapy after injury, or looking for a way to get fit. High resistance aquatic barbells are well suited for upper body and cardiovascular workouts.
Based on buoyancy and resistance levels, aquatic barbells are categorized like so:
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* Mini Disc
* Single Disc
* Double Disc
Barbells are generally made of plastic.
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Water Exercise Tips
* When you get into the pool for your exercise routine, the water depth should not be too deep or too shallow. You will lose your balance if the water is too deep and your joints are impacted if the water is too shallow. The ideal scenario is chest high depth.
* To check your posture, touch your heel to the floor each time you land your feet.
* A warm up and a cool down session that lasts 8-10 minutes with adequate stretching are effective.
* The "Talk Test" is a simple way to monitor your level of exertion. If you are unable to hold a conversation with another person during your aquatic workout, then you are putting too much effort and should take it slowly.
* Take group sessions or get guidance from a trainer for safety.
* Drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration.
* For intense aquatic training use barbells, gloves, and noodles.
