Toning Water Exercises 2012

"This water workout burns tons of calories but feels like play," says Greg Moe, a master trainer for Rough-Fit outdoor fitness programs in Tustin, California, who created these insanely trimming moves (just see what they do for your abs!) exclusively for FITNESS. Simply treading water vigorously can zap 11 calories a minute, same as a six-mile-per-hour run. "Plus, water's continuous resistance forces you to engage more muscle fibers through a larger range of motion," says Moe, so you'll firm from every angle. Perform as many reps of each exercise as you can in 30 seconds, rest, then repeat. (As you get fitter, aim for 45 to 60 seconds.) Do this workout on nonconsecutive days and emerge with a body to dive for!

Pool Aerobics 2012

Exercising in a pool provides a cardiovascular workout that is beneficial to joints and muscles. The buoyancy provided by the water makes standing exercise easier on the joints of the hips and knees. The water also provides resistance for arms and legs, strengthening the muscles. Regardless of whether you prefer the shallow or deep end of the pool, there are a variety of water aerobic exercises you can perform to create a healthy workout.''

Water Exercise Classes : A Challenging Full-Body Fitness Activity

Gainesville Health & Fitness is the only health club able to offer such a diverse selection of classes to choose from, including aquatic exercise classes and fitness classes for people suffering from arthritis.'' Have you ever noticed how challenging it is to walk through the shallow end of a swimming pool? Or how tired you can make yourself by simply trying to move your limbs quickly through water? Due to the constant resistance provided by the water all around you, virtually everything you do while you’re underwater can be considered a fitness activity.''