Effects Of Aquatic Exercise Training Using Water-resistance Equipment In Elderly

Aqua Zumba versus Aqua Jogging: Comparative effects on health parameters among obese middle age women

“…The mechanism behind these changes was due to the buoyancy effect, which enabled movements to be performed at full range of motion (ROM), improving participants' flexibility. The results from the present study are aligned with those of previous studies that also obtained significant improvements in hamstring and back flexibility after water exercise interventions (Katsura et al, 2010;Nagle et al, 2007;Pinto et al, 2014). In conclusion, Aqua Zumba is a potential form of exercise modality in combating obesity.…”

The effects of exercise training under mild hypoxic conditions on body composition and circulating adiponectin in postmenopausal women

“…The present study used aquatic exercise as exercise mode of training although previous studies adopted cycling or running exercise (Bailey et al ., ; Haufe et al ., ; Morishima et al ., ; Shi et al ., ). In general, buoyancy effect reduces weight‐bearing force on the skeletal joints (Katsura et al ., ). The force on exercising limbs can be easily and voluntarily adjusted by varying the body movement velocity to maintain the target HR, because water resistance is proportional to the square of body movement velocity (Katsura et al ., ).…”

“…In general, buoyancy effect reduces weight-bearing force on the skeletal joints (Katsura , 2010). The force on exercising limbs can be easily and voluntarily adjusted by varying the body movement velocity to maintain the target HR, because water resistance is proportional to the square of body movement velocity (Katsura et al, 2010). Thus, the specific effects of aquatic exercise may partly assist to elicit the changes in body composition in the H group.…”

Aquatic Resistance Training

“…However, Jones et al (34) found no significant improvement in VȮ 2 peak after 12 weeks of combined moderate-intensity waterbased exercise. Only 1 study measured balance, and no differences were found in comparison to baseline (36). In the studies where RT was performed unaccompanied, power, functional capacity, and flexibility improved; nevertheless, VȮ 2 peak only improved in combined exercise training.…”

“…Power (24,56,58), functional capacity to perform daily living activities (10,36,56,58), flexibility (11,26,35,58), and VȮ 2 peak (42,47,56) seem to increase after water-based exercise, which involves RT. However, Jones et al (34) found no significant improvement in VȮ 2 peak after 12 weeks of combined moderate-intensity waterbased exercise.…”