Publisher's Synopsis
There's a lot of mythology surrounding swimming and water exercises: that water work is only for senior citizens, arthritis sufferers and professional athletes recovering from injury; that it's not an efficient way to build cardiovascular endurance or burn fat; that it's inferior to land-based exercise programs like running and weight training. AQUA FITNESS not only attacks those myths, it shows how to use a swimming pool and a few pieces of equipment to improve everything: strength, endurance, flexibility, muscularity. If you don't mind getting wet, this is one of the best workout manuals you'll find.
AQUA FITNESS is the essential companion to water exercises, including information about the pool itself, from depth, water temperature, hygiene and safety to addressing various forms of water exercising, to the equipment and facilities involved. John Mason has worked closely with an Aqua Fitness specialist and tutor in providing information on different types of exercises, hints and tips on Aqua Fitness Leadership, designing aqua programmes for yourself and others, first aid and legal considerations for those going into business. There are many advantages to working out in the water, including muscle cushioning and minimal impact on the body, and John Mason reveals the best exercises and techniques for achieving good health and fitness.
