We‘re all built differently, and all have different needs. As such, our exercise regimens should be built to accommodate our current fitness levels and range of motion, as well as support our overall goals. Although you have many choices in the fitness world, water aerobics exercises are among the most forgiving on the joints while still being effective. Plus, if you have access to a pool, you don’t need much else to get an effective workout that helps you improve your mobility, enhance your flexibility, build strength, and burn calories. 

What’s your fitness goal, and what level of mobility are you’re at? Let’s take a closer look, so you pick the right workouts before you dive in.  

Levels 1 and 2

If exercising on dry land is difficult due to joint, balance, or mobility issues, try water exercise at the lower levels. Water provides buoyancy, which can help take the load off of your joints. In addition, the drag of the water has enough resistance to help you build your confidence, range of motion, and strength in a low-impact environment. Along with improving your physical abilities, your confidence and independence will grow too. Whether you try water exercise as a part of your physical therapy routine or just want to reduce stiffness in your joints, this is where to start. Often, at this level, motion is lotion.

Levels 3 and 4

Moving to the next levels, if you’re committed to living an active lifestyle as you get older, these levels of water aerobics can help you achieve your goals while being gentle on your body. As we age, exercise is crucial to helping us feel our best both physically and mentally, but high-impact exercises can be difficult. Water aerobics will give you a challenging workout without the discomfort of impact. So, if movement isn’t a problem for you, but you feel achy after a hike or working in your garden, water aerobics could be your new favorite exercise method to help you retain the ability to do all the activities in your daily life.

Level 5

The beauty of water aerobics is that it’s one of the most adaptable exercise methods. Whether or not you have mobility limitations or are a high-performance athlete, there’s a routine for everyone. At level 5, you’re in better than average shape, without any long term injuries or physical limitations, and are capable of handling high-intensity interval training (HIIT). Although, to the casual viewer, water aerobics might not seem like an intense workout, once you jump in the pool and start working through the routine, you’ll see why it’s a go-to for many high-performance individuals.

Final Considerations 

Whether you need help getting your movement back or want to supplement your intense workout regimen with something new, water aerobics is for you. It’s easy to get started: all you need is a pool and an award-winning training program matched to your skill level.

About Ability Fix

Regardless of your current physical ability level, Ability Fix offers customized water aerobics classes to help you reach your goals. The award-winning app is the ultimate companion for your water aerobics regimen and guides you through a series of aquatic exercises to help improve your balance, strength, flexibility, and cardio. Whether you’re seeking a low-impact way to help improve your mobility or need a high-intensity cardio burn, Ability Fix is for you. The app works with a variety of devices, including laptops, tablets, smartphones, and smart TVs. Optional waterproof Bluetooth headphones allow you to listen to instructions for the exercises. With 50 water aerobics exercises and three Ai Chi routines launching at the start of 2020, Ability Fix is ready to help you create the ideal water aerobics routine for your needs.