Group Lessons:
During this time, the pool is divided
down the middle with a lane marker. One side is
reserved for group lessons participants and the
other is available for family swim. No lap swim
during group lesson.
Splashdown and Aquafit
Splashdown and Aquafit are OAC's water aerobics
classes. Splashdown is geared towards the mature
population (50 +) while Aquafit attracts a younger
group. Both classes incorporates running, jogging
and walking underwater in a pool that strengthens
the leg and hip muscles - the quadriceps, hamstrings
and gluteals - and helps to develop
cardiorespiratory fitness. Exercising in water is
also good for the back, hips, knees, ankles, and
feet because there is minimal stress placed on the
joints. The buoyancy, or suspension in water,
provides extra protection, and water resistance adds
greater intensity to the workout. Buoyancy makes the
exercise more comfortable for people who are
overweight and for those who have leg or lower-back
problems.
If you are a novice to this form of exercise, the
key is to take it easy at the start. At first,
lightly exercise in the shallow end -- walking at
this stage will be enough. As your confidence
improves, move gradually move to thigh-deep then
chest deep water, increasing your speed your speed
as you do so. Whilst moving, aim to use the water as
resistance, landing in a heel-ball-toe action and
maintaining an upright stance. Pump your arms as if
walking or jogging on land.
In addition, water exercise provides even resistance
throughout each movement. To increase resistance
even more, you can move faster, put paddles on your
hands or flippers on your feet, or use water
weights. |
