THERE are many ways to exercise and they include natural resistance training such as hydrotherapy.
Jerry Diaz, a National Academy of Sports Medicine certified personal trainer, said resistance from natural elements such as water allow individuals to perform buoyancy and breathing techniques.
Hydrotherapy, he added, is also known as aquatic or water therapy. There are different types of hydrotherapy and they involve movement training and hot or cold bath, Diaz said.
Aquatic exercise, he added, is beneficial for individuals who are at risk of obesity. Hydrotherapy exercises can burn calories without causing injuries, Diaz said.
Whenever he introduces a client to hydrotherapy, Diaz said he makes sure it matches the clients’ fitness goals and weekly fitness schedule,
He recommends hydrotherapy to clients who prefer light to moderate and intense movements.
Hydrotherapy, if done right, can enhance our walking technique; improve our aerobic fitness levels; enhance our balance and coordination; engage and strengthen weak muscles; increase our range of movements; improve our blood circulation; and reduce stress.
For professional fitness inquiries, contact Jerry Diaz through Instagram at @BBJ_Athletics or Facebook.
Swim coach Valrick Welch poses for a photo with personal trainer Jerry Diaz.
