Practiced in swimming pool, aquarunning consists of run and make different exercises on a treadmill immersed in water. Immersed up to your waist, you move the mat forward with the strength of your legs.
Ideal for gently strengthen the lower body And without aches, aquarunning has several benefits. Plus, it’s accessible to everyone!
Aquarunning: what is the concept?
It's simple : running in water on a treadmill. It is slightly inclined, without motor and immersed in a swimming pool. The belt contains several cylinders which rotate back and forth.
The goal is to reproduce running movements in order to make it work. With an arm-height bar to hold you on, it's your legs that set the tempo.
Aquarunning is a water sport that is generally practiced in group lessons with a coach. There are also individual aquarunning cabins.
To do aquarunning, you can go to fitness centers, aquatic centers and also to certain municipal swimming pools.
Are aquarunning and aquajogging different?
The answer is yes :
- Aquarunning is practiced on a treadmill in a swimming pool with a depth of approximately 1m50 up to the waist.
- With aqua jogging you run in a deep water where you have no footing And without mat.
But that's not all ! With aqua jogging you reproduce the movements of running in water while floating. A flotation belt is there to keep you on the surface.
However, just like aqua jogging, aquarunning is a good complement to running sessions. This activity allows you to increase training volume without risk of injury.
If you want to know more about the practice ofaquajogging, you just have to go to our article!
How does an aquarunning session go?
An aquarunning session generally lasts between 30 and 45 minutes. To make the session more pleasant, you can put suitable slippers. And above all, don't forget your bottle of water or your flask to hydrate yourself!
Once you have everything you need, take the plunge to get started the warm-up. For 5 to 10 minutes, you walk and jog on the mat.
Aquarunning sessions are done to music to give rhythm and motivate you. Intensity And the appearance varies depending on the music, or the instructions of your coach. This then allows you to work differently during each session.
The correct position to adopt
Once installed on the treadmill, get into position by following these tips:
- Adopt a straight posture holding the bar in front of you.
- keep it pelvis forward.
- Tighten your abs to stay covered.
- Relax your shoulders and avoid tensing up.
- keep them elbows close to the body and slightly raised.
Aquarunning movements
Obviously during an aquarunning class you will run, but not only that! The movements are varied and alternate:
- Fast walk
- Slots
- Reverse
- Scissors
- Not chased
- “Cross-country skiing”
- Muscle strengthening exercises
It is your stride that will set the tempo on the mat and The more you accelerate, the stronger the water resistance will be.. The movements mainly go work your lower body (legs, glutes, calves, etc.).
The benefits are multiple, and to give you an idea we have prepared a small list for you.
Aquarunning: the benefits and advantages of running in water
We told you it was a “small” list, but we’ll let you judge for yourself… Aquarunning allows you to:
- To strenghten your cardiovascular system.
- Take care of your heart Who beats more slowly that during a run.
- Improve your endurance and your breath.
- Stimulate your blood circulation and say goodbye to heavy legs.
- Strengthen the body in depth thanks to the resistance of water.
- Tone your lower body (thighs, glutes, calves) and abs.
- Burn many more calories than running.
- Eliminate cellulite with the draining and massaging effect of water.
- Not feeling aches the day after.
- Help you to eliminate toxins from the body.
- Improve your flexibility thanks to the water which facilitates your movements.
- Not feeling impact for joints and tendons
- Enjoy a feeling of well-being with the benefits of water (lightness).
To be able to benefit from all these benefits (and others that we have not mentioned), the ideal is to practice aquarunning two to three times a week. You will then start to see results on your figure !
Who is aquarunning for?
No matter your sporting experience or your age, aquarunning is for you! It’s a water sport accessible to everyone..
It turns out to be very interesting for post-injury rehabilitation, or in addition to your running outings if you are a runner.
However, be careful if you have heart problems or very fragile joints. Ask your doctor's advice before you take the plunge.
Aquarunning in summary
It is an activity that allows you to exercise gently for your joints and tendons, all in strengthening your muscles.
Ideal for those who have difficulty with running, aquarunning allows you to familiarize yourself with its movements. With different exercises, this activity also allows you to stay in shape and tone your figure.
This practice also allows try a different sport of those we are used to knowing!
What about other water sports then?
Running in water on a treadmill is good, but it tells you to know other water sports ? Aquabike, water aerobics, aquaboxing, etc. You have the choice ! So, if you want more information, head to our article on all water sports.
Aquabike according to (and at) Aqua by
Anyway, at Aqua by, water sports speak to us. Even more aquabike ! We invite you to (re)discover aquabike in a new light with group classes that combine pleasure and surpassing oneself.
For a little more details on this activity, we suggest you look at our article on the benefits of aquabike.
Otherwise, you can join us in our studios located in Paris and Boulogne for more information.
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