In winter, when it is gray and cold, we are more easily tempted by a diet that is too fatty and too sweet. Although comforting, this unbalanced diet upsets the body, especially when it is not compensated by regular physical activity. Are you wondering how to keep your figure? Do you want to limit cellulite? Aquabike is the ideal sport to slim down and strengthen your thighs. We explain why and how!
Why does aquabike help slim your thighs?
Aquabiking is the perfect sporting activity to strengthen your thighs... gently! In fact, the resistance of the water will increase the effort, while reducing the impact on the knee joints. In other words, exercising in water, such as aquabiking, allows you to tone the body without risking injury. Likewise, water has a draining effect which helps eliminate cellulite and fight against water retention in the legs. Not bad is not it ?
Thanks to very precise aquabike movements and in specific positions, you easily burn the fat surrounding your muscles, without making them swell. Aquabiking allows you to regain a harmonious and firm silhouette. In other words, you can reconnect with your body, the one that really suits you!
What aquabiking exercises to strengthen your thighs?
Now let's get down to business: how to slim your thighs while aquabiking? What are the tricks to learn ? For a slimming goal, endurance exercises are preferred:
1. Sprint
The more vigorously you pedal in the water and work your thigh muscles, the more effective the removal of fat cells. Make sure you maintain an optimal position by adjusting your handlebars properly to facilitate rapid movements.
2. Alternate pedaling forward and backward
This exercise allows you to effectively use the thigh muscles. Pedaling backward encourages you to slow down and use the full range of motion in your legs. You can also take advantage of this exercise to stretch while keeping your back straight.
3. Pedal standing
Keeping your feet on the pedals, you continue to pedal with your buttocks in the air and your upper body slightly forward, leaning on the handlebars. In this position, you not only use your thighs, but also your glutes and your back muscles!
4. Approach the handlebars
This is an essential aquabiking movement, easy to perform and very effective for strengthening your thighs. Simply continue pedaling while positioning your buttocks on the front of the saddle and getting as close as possible to the handlebars.
5. Pedal from the back of the bike
Are you sporty and already introduced to aquabiking? You can try this last exercise which takes the intensity up a notch. To take a position, you must keep your feet on the pedals and place your butt behind the saddle. Depending on your level, you can hold the saddle firmly with your hands or perform breaststroke movements with your arms. This exercise is effective for burning calories, but also toning and refining the thighs.
So, what are you waiting for to take the plunge? Aquabiking is the sport for you!
Practice aquabiking in Paris: the Aqua by studios
Are you looking for a place to work out in a friendly atmosphere in Paris? Head to the Aqua By studios in Bastille, Charonne or Réaumur: we're just waiting for you! We welcome you every day of the week, and even on weekends. Don't hesitate to book your very first session online in our swimming pools!
Do you want to strengthen your thighs? At Aqua By, we offer a thighs-abs-buttocks aquabiking class that is particularly effective for refining and toning the thighs. Our coaches offer several difficulty levels for their sessions. Take care of your figure whatever your level of endurance!
