I love swimming and I love Zumba,
so I decided to try a class that combines the best of both worlds: Aqua Zumba!
It has all the fun of Zumba with the added benefits of exercising in water.
Doing Zumba in
water provides more resistance than doing it on dry land. I'm always
looking to strengthen
my muscles because it has so many benefits. Some of the main ones are:
- Improving heart health. Making your heart work hard improves its overall fitness. This also contributes to healthier blood pressure and cholesterol levels. Since us menopausal women are more susceptible to heart disease with age, this is so important!
- Burning more calories. This is a great weight loss benefit! Having a greater muscle mass helps burn more calories throughout the day.
- Improving balance. Added muscle mass can also give you better balance and stability during exercise and in daily activities.
For me, more great pros of doing
water exercises are the relief of hot flashes and the easiness on the joints.
Sometimes, in spite of all our efforts, a really intense workout can trigger a
hot flash. The cooling water of the pool
counteracts that instantly. The water also provides a low-impact environment
that prevents joint achiness post-workout.
For many people – me included,
when I first started pool exercises – getting into a bathing suit can be a
self-conscious or dreaded experience. Zumba helps dispel that, though, since
it's so laid back and fun. We're all going through the same thing, so there's
no need to feel embarrassed. It's the best pool party around!
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