Aquapalming, also called aquapalming, combines swimming and aquagym to strengthen legs, glutes, calves and eliminate orange peel skin.
Put on your fins and jump into the pool to continue beats And undulations.
Nothing better than group aquapalming lessons with music for do sports in a good mood !
Aquapalming, what is the concept of this activity?
Aquafinning consists of performing different movements inspired by swimming and aquagym using fins.
You swim sideways, frontally, back, etc. The goal is to concentrate on the movements of your legs.
Once in the pool, you go for 45 minutes exercises static And dynamic. You will then strengthen your legs and your abs.
This aquatic sport is generally practiced in pool with a sufficiently deep water, but you can also try it in the sea. The current and the resistance of the water will put more strain on your muscles!
Aquapalming exercises
The fact of wearing flippers to swim and perform the different exercises increases energy expenditure.
The exercises are simple: beats and undulations in different positions. You swim, but you mainly focus on your leg movements.
You are also required to make static exercises which especially work your abs.
The objective is to make work the muscles, and of exercise your cardiovascular system, with different intensities. Hence the fact of varying, static exercises and moving exercises.
Fins yes, but which ones? And how to use it properly?
Do you need short fins or long fins?
You have the choice, but short fins are the ones most used for aquapalming.
Short fins
They are quite light, and measure up to 10 cm after your foot. There flexibility small fins is interesting for facilitate beats.
With mini fins you can put more rhythm in the exercises. You do more beats, which further puts your cardio at work.
Long fins
You go gain speed. However, the longer your fins are, the more effort this will require.
You put less rhythm only with small fins, but the muscles of your legs are most requested.
If you have two pairs of fins, short and long, it can be interesting to alternate. This will allow you to vary in intensity and work differently!
Our advice for using your fins properly
To properly perform your exercises during your aquapalming session, you must focus on the movements:
- They must from your hips and not from your knees.
- You must also do move your feet keeping your ankles flexible.
- Think of keep your legs almost straight (keep a little flexion).
How does an aquapalming session take place?
Before you take the plunge
First of all, to participate in an aquafin session, you need:
- Your swimsuit.
- Your Bathing cap.
- Your pair of flippers (if they are not provided to you).
An aquapalming session lasts approximately 30 to 45 minutes. The classes are fun and dynamic. You practice aquafinning in Group and rhythmic in music.
A coach is there to guide you and motivate you throughout the group lessons. You may use accessories like a board or the session is done entirely without equipment.
After taking the plunge
Once you have completed the warm-up, you begin the session by following different small circuits.
Each circuit is composed of different exercises where rhythms and positions are varied.
- For example, you will alternate back and forth between beats And undulations.
- Seated, on the side, on the belly or on the back using a board.
- You will also do some static aquagym exercises.
Once all circuits are completed, you finish the session by stretching slowly.
Aquapalming, what are the benefits?
This discipline has many benefits for your body, but also allows you to let off steam in a good mood.
Here is a small list of the benefits that practicing aquafinning can bring you:
- YOU gently strengthen your muscles (legs, glutes, calves, etc.)
- YOU improve your core in the abs and lower back.
- Your joints do not suffer no pressure.
- YOU burn until 500 calories per session.
- You feel less aches.
- The draining effect of water stimulates your blood circulation.
- YOU improve your cardiovascular capabilities and your endurance.
- The aquafin allows you to relieve stress and you relax.
- The massaging action of water allows to eliminate orange peel And Water retention.
How often should you practice aquapalming to see results?
As with any other discipline to have results, you must be regular. We advise you to do 2 to 3 sessions per week to enjoy the benefits of aquafin.
With a Healthy eating, you should start seeing results within the first month.
Who is aquafin for?
The aquafin is open to everyone, however you must know how to swim to be able to participate in the lessons.
It is an ideal activity for return to sport gently after an injury, or if you have slightly fragile joints.
Where to do aquapalming?
Aquafinning is not yet super developed in France. But you can look at the municipal swimming pools and aquatic centers. You should be able to find a place to practice aquapalming.
And if you are from Paris, you can come and try our aquapalming sessions at Aqua by !
Aquapalming at Aqua by
At Aqua by we practice aquabike, but with the aquapalming sessions you get off the bike to put on the fins!
Don't worry, we lend you fins and other accessories used during the session.
In the program : 45 minutes of aquapalming where you use your muscles differently than during an aquabike class.
To come and test, book your aquapalming course on our site !
Aquapalming in two sentences
In two sentences, aquafin is:
- A practice that allows you to gently strengthen your body while improving your endurance.
- A great way to do sports differently, in the water and in a good mood!
What about other water sports then?
If you are like a fish to water once you dive into the pool then you might want to try other water sports as :
- Aquabike, aquapilates, aquajogging, etc.
There are many others, so if you want to know more, head to our article on water sports to practice in the swimming pool !
