What’s better than an ice cold pool on a hot summer day?? Getting healthy with some pool exercises while taking a refreshing dip in the pool!
Are you wondering how exercising in the pool benefits older adults? Well we are here to tell you exactly how it does!
- Pool exercises reduce the risk of injuries – exercising in water provides support of the body, which decreases fall risks (Australian Seniors, 2016)
- Increases strength and muscle mass (Australian Seniors, 2016)
- Easy on the joints – water helps support your body weight, which decreases the impact of gravity with exercise movements, which in turn decreases stress on joints (Australian Seniors, 2016)
- Increases balance and coordination, due to water helping support the body during exercises (Australian Seniors, 2016)
- Provides social benefits by interacting with other older adults during water aerobics classes (Australian Seniors, 2016)
- Great exercise option for individuals with chronic conditions, such as arthritis, due to water reducing the impact on joints (Australian Seniors, 2016)
- Increases flexibility (Bethesda Health Group, 2017)
- Improves heart and lung function (Bethesda Health Group, 2017)
For older adults, exercises in the pool are a great way to provide physical activity, without the stress on joints. To find out more information on benefits of pool exercises, talk to our occupational and physical therapists at Home Therapy Solutions! 218-230-2171
Resources:
1. 9 benefits of aquarobics for seniors. Australian Seniors. (2016, November 8). Retrieved June 28, 2022, from https://www.seniors.com.au/funeral-insurance/discover/9-benefits-of-aquarobics-for-seniors
2. Health benefits of Water Aerobics for seniors. Bethesda Health Group. (2017, July 28). Retrieved June 28, 2022, from https://bethesdahealth.org/blog/2017/07/28/health-benefits-water-aerobics-seniors/
