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I’ve noticed lately during my aqua aerobics classes, I’ve incorporated designated segments that specifically targets the arms and/or targets just the legs. It works out really well. There is a way to target just the arms with out any extra equipment, so the routine is safe for all. The obvious way to target the arms is using the noodle or dumbbells with in your routine.
Just like you can always get specific leg targeted workouts using the noodle. However, with my leg specific workout there is no equipment used but you get a serious workout. You can definitely feel your quads and near the end of the aqua aerobics routine, pray for relief. Checkout www.fitnessfromthepro.com for all the details on this aqua aerobics workout!
I like to say you get more bang for your buck when you do aqua aerobics class! I’ll tell you why. First of all, you have to work harder to get your heart rate up, because in the water your pulse automatically drops 10-16 beats per minute.
Secondly, when you use the tools, like aqua dumbbells, you automatically use opposing muscle groups. This happens because there is constant resistance from the water. For instance, when you are contracting your biceps and then release by extending from the elbow, you automatically have resistance for your triceps.
Another words, when you are on land, you can do bicep curls, but then also have to do a completely separate exercise for your triceps. In the water, you don’t! The eccentric move for the biceps is a concentric move for the triceps…see more bang for your buck!!
It’s the same way with deep water running, by working your quadriceps and the hamstrings, opposing muscle groups! Please think seriously about trying an aqua aerobics class. It can be quite a workout. It’s all what kind of energy you put into it.