Inspired by the body pump, aquapower is a variation of aquagym who wants to be more tonic and more dynamic.
Practiced in a swimming pool, this discipline allows you to tone your figure all in improving your cardiovascular endurance.
In the form of group lessons guided by a coach, you use bars, dumbbells and other accessories to let off steam in the water!
Aquapower: what is it exactly?
Aquapower is an aquatic sport inspired by body pump sessions. You mix muscle strengthening exercises and cardio movements while being in the water.
What is the body pump? Often practiced in a fitness room, it aims to strengthen the body's muscles and takes the form of group classes guided by a coach. During the class you perform different rhythmic choreographies to music. You use bars, dumbbells and step to perform the chorea exercises. |
Aquapower is practiced in a basin (in fairly deep water) where you are submerged up to the shoulders.
Added to water resistance different accessories as :
- Dumbbells
- Bars
- Weighted boots
- Fries
Water seeps into these accessories and allows you to add more resistance when performing the movements. And the faster they are, the more effort you have to exert to do them!
How does an aquapower session take place?
Aquapower is exercised during rhythmic group lessons in music And guided by a coach. Sessions last on average between 30 to 60 minutes.
Warming up
An aquapower session always begins with a 5 to 10 minute warm-up to prepare you for the effort.
You do a few movements quietly: chasing steps, crossing steps, running on the spot, etc.
The session
Once the warm-up is finished, you start doing the exercises using the accessories. On the menu :
- Arm movements
- Scissors
- Jumps on the spot
- Pulling and pushing exercises fitness inspired
There are of course other exercises, but the goal remains the same, strengthen the whole body (upper and lower body) and put your cardio to the test!
Once the course is completed, you finish gently with stretching.
Aquapower: what are the benefits?
Aquapower is a variation of aquagym that is good for your body and to your spirit. Here are some benefits of this activity:
- YOU use all the muscles of your body.
- YOU improve your cardiovascular endurance.
- YOU tone your figure.
- Your joints do not suffer no shocks.
- The draining effect of water stimulates your blood circulation.
- YOU relieve stress In you letting off steam.
- YOU eliminate cellulite with the massaging action of water.
- YOU improve your breathing.
All these benefits are of course not magical, to be able to benefit from them you must be regular. Practice aquapower 2 to 3 times a week to see results.
But be careful, for that you need to have a healthy lifestyle, and an good Alimentation (that doesn't mean you have to deprive yourself)!
Aquapower: for whom?
Aquapower is accessible to everyone, whatever your age or your sporting experience you can practice it!
Like most water sports, aquapower is a good way to return to sport gently if you are coming out of an operation or injury.
The good news is that this activity is also suitable for pregnant women !
However, if you have heart problems, Or respiratory, you will not be able to not practice aquapower.
Where to do aquapower?
This is a practice which continues to develop in France, but which is not yet very well known. You can still look at:
- Fitness clubs
- Aquatic centers
- Private or public swimming pools
For a session, count around €10 or even €20.
Aquapower in summary
This water sport allows you to mix muscle strengthening and cardio to tone your entire body.
Carried out in a group and guided by a coach, aquapower is interesting for those who wish to do gentle sports, because yes the joints do not suffer shocks.
This practice is filled with benefits And open to everyone, so don't hesitate to try it!
Aquapower is good, but are there other water sports?
Yes of course ! There are many others : aquabike, aquafitness, aquapilates, etc. You have plenty of choice.
If you are a fan of these activities, we invite you to take a look at our article on different water sports. You can find out a little more!
Discover aquabike with Aqua by
Speaking of water sports, at Aqua by we suggest you try aquabike, another activity that is practiced in the swimming pool.
Does that tempt you? Of the group lessons in good humor animated by coaches with the smile and in music, all this just for you!
If you want to know the concept of Aqua by, head to our website to discover our vision of aquabike.
And for those who already want to try, you can book your first session and come and take the plunge!
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