Water provides the perfect medium for a gentle but thorough workout. Water’s buoyancy supports the body and acts as a cushion during exercise. Movement in the water is low impact, prevents injury and strain common to other exercise programs. Water provides resistance to any movement, because it is much denser than air, muscles have to work harder. The harder one pushes, pulls and kicks the more resistance is felt. These properties make water highly adaptable for individuals of all physical capabilities. Aerobic exercise raises body temperature, on land you feel hot and sweaty but in the water you are cooled quickly. Hydrostatic pressure aids in blood flow back to the heart.
Water exercise is a perfect environment for those recovering from injuries or suffering from chronic pain. People of all ages and physical condition enjoy freedom of movement land based exercise cannot provide. Individuals that suffer from arthritis, fibromyalgia and other chronic conditions have found regular water exercise has eased their discomfort. One class member commented on pain diminishing 75% after starting water exercise. Another diabetic individual found by exercising an hour a day, three days a week, her insulin use dropped by half. Anyone who exercises on a consistent basis will improve strength, balance, and coordination, improve circulation and relieve stress. No matter what the weather an indoor pool provides the ideal temperature for a workout. Don’t worry about what size you are, you will find people of all sizes and physical condition at the pool. They all come for the same reason you do, to exercise and feel good.
-Wendy Hill, Certified Water Aerobics Instructor Davis County
Provo Recreation Center Water Aerobic Times:
Deep Water
Mon: 5:30am
Tues: 12:00pm
Wed: 5:30am
Thurs: 12:00pm
Fri: 5:30am
Sat: 8:00am
Shallow Water
Mon: 3:00pm & 8:00pm
Tues: 3:00pm & 8:00pm
Wed: 3:00pm & 8:00pm
Thurs: 3:00pm & 8:00pm
Friday: 3:30pm
Saturday: No Shallow Water Aerobics
It is $3.00 to get in per person/ per time, so totally inexpensive!
Provo Recreation Center
1155 North University Avenue
Provo, UT
84606
(801)-852-6610
What are you waiting for? Go and get wet :)
