Aquagym is a aquatic activity ideal for doing sports candy And to stay healthy. Thanks to the benefits of water, movements are not not traumatic for your body.
Among its benefits we can, for example, cite the fact that it allows to eliminate cellulite, of strengthen your muscles and of promote blood circulation. You want to know more ? Then you are in the right place.
What is aquagym?
Aquagym is a mix between gym and aerobics, but in an aquatic environment. Aquagym exercises combine muscle strengthening and cardiovascular work.
It is practiced in a shallow water which reaches you to the waist and where you stand. Classes are held in band, are guided by coaches and rhythmic in music.
A gentle and complete activity
Aquagym is a complete activity which works the whole body. Thanks to water, THE movements are more simple to achieve, which makes it a gentle sport.
But that doesn't mean you're not exercising your muscles! There water resistance request more effort, which makes your body work in a way intensive without realizing it.
Aquagym is available in several variations (aquafitness, aquaboxing, aquajogging, etc.), with different intensity levels.
Aquagym, what are the benefits?
You will have understood, the benefits of aquagym concern the whole body, but it does not stop there.
This activity also helps you:
- Eliminate there cellulite thanks to the massaging effect of water.
- Improve your endurance And to strenghten your cardiovascular system.
- To favor your blood circulation And to struggle against against the Water retention.
- Burn a maximum of calories (around 500 per session).
- Not feeling aches And avoid injuries.
- Relieve your joints who receive no shock.
- Enjoy a moment of well-being while relaxing.
- Release stress the time of a lesson.
- Give everything you have thanks to the group effect.
- Improve your balance and your coordination.
- Earn in flexibility and in mobility.
- Strengthen all your muscles (thighs, abs, etc.) and tone your figure.
What are the different areas targeted by aquagym?
Aquagym helps to tone the entire body, but you will mainly strengthen:
- Your abdominal strap and functional muscles, with for example leg lifts or lunges.
- Your arms, using accessories like dumbbells to target your biceps and triceps.
- Your legs and glutes. Exercises like squats, scissors or kicks will strengthen these areas.
- Your back, with exercises where you extend your arms in front of you, then bring them back along your body behind you.
- Your shoulders, you will do movements where you extend your arms above your head. This will put a strain on your shoulders.
What is interesting about the water resistance is that it applies in both ways : at time push and at the time of to pull.
For most exercises, you will then to work every time two opposing muscle groups.
How often should you practice aquagym to get results?
Aquagym sessions last approximately 30 to 45 minutes, then, to benefit from its benefits, we recommend that you do 2 to 3 sessions per week.
If you have never done aquagym, get familiar with the practice little by little. You can then increase the number of sessions.
You are probably asking yourself this famous question: Does aquagym make you lose weight?
The answer is yes, aquagym helps you lose weight, but if you adopt a Healthy eating and that you burn enough calories every day.
By giving your all to each session, with good sleep and good nutrition, you will see results after a few months.
Who can do aquagym?
As with almost all water sports, aquagym is accessible to anyone. There is few contraindications (allergies, aquaphobia, etc.) and you do not have not necessarily need to know how to swim !
Aquagym is even recommended for pregnant women. THE exercises can be adapted, allowing then to continue to make gentle sport and enjoy a moment of well-being.
Aquagym is very often recommended for:
- People during periods of re-education.
- Those who have fragile joints.
- Athletes and sportswomen often prone to muscle pain.
- THE the elderly in order to stay in shape.
Aquagym is also very interesting for sportsmen And sports who practice a high intensity sport. An aquagym session proves to be very effective for active recovery.
In addition, to do aqua aerobics you only need a swimsuit and a Bathing cap. Most of the time, the accessories that you use you will be loaned during the session!
And if you have doubts about your ability to practice aquagym, do not hesitate to seek the advice of your doctor.
Where to do aquagym?
Aquagym is now well known to everyone, so to practice this activity you can look in the municipal swimming pools where the aquatic centers.
And if you have your own swimming pool, you can find a course to follow directly from Youtube For example.
Even better, if you live next to the sea, you can even make aquagym at the beach.
Aquagym and its benefits in 2 sentences
With aquagym you mix gym moves with aerobics For tone your figure And improve your cardio.
It is an ideal aquatic activity for doing gentle sport without traumatizing your joints And without risk of injury.
What about other water sports?
Aquagym is good, but did you know that it exists other water sports ? Aquabike, aquapower, aquapilates, etc.
There is one multitude and if you are curious take a look at our article on the different water activities to try.
Does aquabike at Aqua by tempt you?
At Aqua by we offer you (re)discover aquabike in the form of group lessons mixing good mood And transcendence.
You wonder what is aquabike ? It is simply the fact of pedal a bike submerged in water.
To make the practice more fun, we decided to vary the sessions ! So if you want more information about Aqua by, discover our concept on our website.
And if you are determined to come and test the aquabike with us, book your very first session and join us!
