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Aqua training is starting to become a buzzword in fitness, and I'm not talking about your traditional water aerobics classes," says Alex Isaly, P.T., a nutritionist and LifeTime ambassador.
In fact, doing resistance training in the water can actually be more effective than heaving heavy metal on land.
"There's been a ton of new research on the benefits: increased core stability and balance; less muscle soreness; better joint mobility in the hips, spine, and shoulders; enhanced muscular strength and endurance; and increased lean body mass," Isaly says.
"Aqua training is also considered one of the most effective cross-training workouts because it significantly decreases impact on your joints due to water's buoyant properties.
Performing traditional strength and bodyweight moves can also drastically improve joint mobility in your hips, spine, and shoulders.
In fact, doing resistance training in the water can actually be more effective than heaving heavy metal on land.
"There's been a ton of new research on the benefits: increased core stability and balance; less muscle soreness; better joint mobility in the hips, spine, and shoulders; enhanced muscular strength and endurance; and increased lean body mass," Isaly says.
"Aqua training is also considered one of the most effective cross-training workouts because it significantly decreases impact on your joints due to water's buoyant properties.
Performing traditional strength and bodyweight moves can also drastically improve joint mobility in your hips, spine, and shoulders.
