BBJ Athletics’ Jerry Diaz conducts a hydro aerobics class at Aqua Resort Club’s swimming pool.
WEIGHTS and gym equipment are great for maintaining a healthy lifestyle, but a more natural approach works just the same, said National Academy of Sports Medicine personal trainer Jerry Diaz.
He said natural resistance training includes bodyweight training, light resistance bands or medicine balls and hydro aerobics.
When clients are introduced to hydro aerobics, they are shown safe movements that can challenge their strength, breathing, and conditioning fitness levels, Diaz added.
Hydro aerobics, which is also known as aqua therapy or water therapy, consist of fitness movements in a pool. Individuals can safely focus on rotation, balance and breathing while improving their strength and conditioning, Diaz said.
Hydro aerobics can also be therapeutic, he added. When individuals are in the water their weight are lighter. This provides anti-inflammatory support for the individual’s joints, ligaments and tendons while increasing balance and proprioception or your body’s ability to sense movement, action, and location.
In addition, hydro aerobics is a stress reliever, Diaz said. When performing strength and conditioning movements in the water, individuals are able to enjoy the activity.
Individuals can also do water aerobics through the Tabata or High Intensity Interval Training approach.
Diaz said hydro aerobics is an option for individuals who want stay active but are unable to work out with a fitness trainer or have no access to gym equipment.
For professional fitness inquiries, contact Jerry Diaz through Instagram at @BBJ_Athletics or Facebook.
