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Aquatic Exercise New

 Compared to swimming, aqua fitness classes are considered to be a better all-round exercise because they use a greater variety of muscles. You won't burn as many calories as with running, but the calorie burning is still considerable – about the same as brisk walking or a low-impact aerobics class. Even the simplest pool exercise—walking forward and backward in waist-high water—improves your balance, trains the core muscles of your abdomen, increases your flexibility and boosts cardiovascular fitness. You'll also burn calories, reduce fat and lose weight at the same rate as working out on land. Water is much denser than air. ... The extra resistance of walking in water allows you to challenge and strengthen your muscles in ways you may not be able to with a land-based routine. It also helps you burn more calories, which can aid in weight loss. Water walking is a low-impact cardio exercise. Swimming is great for fitness and muscle tone, but if you're exercising with your waistline in mind, some might tell you to throw in the towel. ... "If you want to lose weight, you're better off walking around a pool than swimming in it," according to Sydney exercise physiologist and personal trainer Andrew Cate  

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