Aquatherapy And It’s Benefits

Regular exercise is important for healthy aging. Experts recommend that people create a weekly exercise routine that includes strength training, stretching, and aerobic exercises. Aqua therapy is a form of fitness that incorporates all three.

There are many benefits to the gravity-free environment offered by a warm pool. It is good for your body, mind, and spirit. Let’s look at aqua therapy, its benefits, and the best exercises that you can do in the pool.

What is Aqua Therapy? And How Can Seniors Benefit From It?

Hydrotherapy is a type of physical therapy. The pool is heated to between 83 and 88 degrees. It is a great way to exercise for all ages. Aqua therapy is particularly beneficial for seniors with chronic conditions or those who are recovering from injury or surgery.

Here are some of these benefits:

• All weight-bearing joints are less affected
• Stabilizes the body without falling
• Strengthens flexibility, strength, and endurance
• Reduce stress and increase relaxation
• Heart health improves
• Increases range of motion, balance and stability

Many older adults work with a physical therapist in order to create a fitness plan. However, many senior living communities and fitness centers have staff members who can teach classes at the pool.

Pool Exercises For Older Adults

What are the best activities seniors can do in a heated swimming pool? These are just a few suggestions.

1. Marching from one side to the other of the pool
2. You can flutter kick as you hold onto the side of the pool
3. Water aerobics such as the routines created and maintained by LiveStrong
4. Exercises for weight training using aqua dumbbells
5. Jumping Jacks with water resistance for building stamina
6. Hold on to the railing or side of the pool for

Safety Tips For Senior Swimmers

Although most water therapy doesn’t require you to be able to swim, there are precautions that you need to follow:

• Never do any water exercise or swim alone.
• Goggles can be a good option to protect your eyes.
• When you are exercising outdoors, make sure to apply sunscreen
• When you exercise, drink lots of water
• Be patient and don’t rush.

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