Brief Review of Beneficial Properties of Aquatic Exercise

doi:10.15406/IJCAM.2017.07.00229

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Brief Review of Beneficial Properties of Aquatic Exercise

Published Jun 9, 2017 · Stephen Payton

International Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medicine

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Abstract

There is an increase in the number of people taking part in water based activities whether it is healthy population or disability population or for specific rehabilitation. Exercise in water can be modified to suit the age and fitness levels [1]. There is some well-established physiological responses to exercise in water such as reduced impact on joints decrease impact on joints [2], There is a growing understanding of the physiological responses to exercise in water compared to land based exercise such as changes in blood flow and water temperature [3-5]. An increase in Range of motion [6], and heart rate response due to immersion [7]. Reduced delayed onset muscle soreness post exercise [8]. This short review will highlight some of the key benefits of aquatic exercise.

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Key takeawayAquatic exercise offers reduced impact on joints, increased range of motion, and reduced delayed onset muscle soreness compared to land-based exercise.

PopulationOlder adults (50-71 years)

Sample size24

MethodsObservational

OutcomesBody Mass Index projections

ResultsSocial networks mitigate obesity in older groups.

Brief Review of Beneficial Properties of Aquatic Exercise

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