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Whilst walking on water may be not be possible, walking in water is and comes with many benefits.  As the outdoor temperatures climb, why not consider taking your daily walks to the water. Not only will it help keep you nice and cool, but it will help you burn more calories too! While it may sound easy enough, walking up and down the pool provides more resistance than walking on land and is sure to get your heart rate up in no time.  Technique:  One of the keys to proper water walking is to maintain a proper upright posture. It...

Many people often ask if aquatic exercise is an effective form of training if your goal is weight loss, the answer? Absolutely! Here are 4 reasons why: More Resistance: Put quite simply, it takes more energy to push your body through water than through air because of the resistance that water provides. The more energy you use, the more calories you will burn. It is estimated that the average 30 minute pool workout burns approximately 300 calories. Add drag resistance equipment into the mix and you are going to be increasing resistance and burning EVEN MORE calories!  Low impact: Because of waters unloading properties,...

Aquatic training has come a long way since the introduction of the pool noodle back in the 1980's. No longer is the water seen as a place to turn if you are injured, overweight or elderly, instead it is a proven method of training that is used by people of all ages and abilities, including some of the worlds top athletes and sports teams. From improving strength, to training for a marathon and improving your sports specific skills, there isn't much that can't be done in the water. In this blog we take a look at just a few of...

When it comes to working with your clients in the water, there are various equipment options available to you. What you use is usually dependant on their fitness level, goals and your facilities aquatics budget. In this blog, we take a look at the difference between assistive vs drag resistance equipment and what you can achieve with each.  Assistive equipment is something commonly found around most poolsides. They are traditionally closed cell foam or filled with air (examples pictured below). Assistive equipment interacts with buoyancy. When working out with assistive gear, muscle forces are primarily eccentric in nature due to the need...

  In case you missed the memo, it seems Grandma has been one step ahead of you in her training for a while now. Training in the water boasts many benefits to people of all ages and abilities, which is why world class sports teams and athletes have also been doing it for decades and reaping the rewards. Aquastrength is not only changing the way people workout with their resistance equipment, but changing the way people see Aquatic fitness in general. We think it is about time you join Grandma in the pool and take advice from the likes of...