Aquatic Exercise Methods and their Impact on Physical Fitness and Health

Abstract

The popularity of water exercise has been increasing in recent years and many methods and modes of exer-cise on land are being modified in water. This is because of the water properties that allow and give every individual the right to exercise. People with disabilities and difficulties in moving on land can exercise safely in the water by strengthening their body at all levels. The impact of the various modalities of aquatic exercise and their effect on fitness and health will be examined in the following bibliographic review, which will present various methods of water exercise and their effects on the human body. These will include Halliwick, Bad Ragaz Ring Method, Aqua Yoga, Aqua Pilates, Watsu and Ai-Chi, as well as water-based physical fitness methods. The effect of water exercise on cardiopulmonary endurance, muscle strength and endurance, speed and flexibility will be presented, while small references will be mentioned on its effect on people's psychological profile. Improvements to the above parameters allow people to improve their quality of life and be physically active and capable of self-service.