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Water exercise is excellent for physical therapy and fitness because it enhances range of motion and eases pain of movement. Now a single book makes it easy for you to design your own water exercise program, whether for injury rehabilitation, special conditions, cross-training, or just shaping up.
Water Exercise features 78 clearly described and illustrated exercises that range from beginning to advanced levels of difficulty. The book also features complete exercise programs for specific injuries and conditions and for improved fitness. You can tailor each program to suit your needs, so no matter which exercise program you choose, you'll start at the appropriate level and progress safely into more challenging movements.
Part I discusses the rehabilitative benefits of water exercise, along with guidelines for customizing your workout program and descriptions of accessories that can add a whole new dimension to your exercising.
Part II presents 26 beginning, 29 intermediate, and 18 advanced exercises. Each exercise features one or more illustrations and descriptions of equipment needed, starting position, movements, precautions, and special hints for making the exercise more effective. You'll also find four illustrated deep-water exercises for improving cardiovascular endurance and decreasing compressive forces on the spine.
Part III features injury-specific water exercise programs for recovering from injuries or surgery, with chapters devoted to rehabilitating the lower leg, ankle and foot, knee, thigh, pelvis and hip, trunk and spine, shoulder, and lower arm and wrist.
Part IV details water exercise programs to help you achieve total fitness from a beginner's level to an advanced cross-training program. This section also includes a chapter of water exercise programs for people with rheumatoid arthritis, Parkinson's disease, osteoporosis, fibromyalgia, and multiple sclerosis.
Water Exercise is especially suited to:
• People attempting to regain strength and flexibility after an injury or surgery
• Sedentary people just starting an exercise program
• Individuals wanting to lose weight and gain muscle tone
• Fitness enthusiasts and athletes seeking to maintain or increase their fitness level
• Aquatic therapists and exercise instructors looking to expand their knowledge of water exercise
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Water Aerobics Videos/Books
Avg. Customer Rating:
(Based on 18 Reviews)
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Great Basic Book |
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SandyO
from South Texas
on 3/7/2013
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I like that the exercises are grouped according to skill level. I had the book spiral-bound so it would lay flat and I''ll copy a few pages and laminate them to take to the pool. A good investment in my beginning water aerobics class
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WATER EXERCISE BOOK |
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Sharon S.
from Bristow, VA
on 2/22/2011
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This is a wonderful book for the person who wants to exercise in water. Terrific information, clearly explained with pictures. Highly recommend it.
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Very good book |
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John
from Toledo, Ohio
on 2/2/2011
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Because of severe arthritis, I am not able to do much in the gym, but in the pool I can do as much of anything I choose to, pain free. The book has something for everybody, with or without restrictions.
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Good illustrations |
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Rim rocker
from Painted Hills, Or
on 11/10/2010
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Although printed several years ago, this book met my needs for adding to my routine in a therapy pool. I'm trying to figure a way to load the pages into my computer, add music while I'm doing the repetitions, then being able to go on to the next exercise. I've searched for a video on CD, but haven't located one.
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Outstanding Book |
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kraftekat
from Brea, CA
on 11/7/2010
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Outstanding book. Only wished it had a water proof pull out of all the exercises. I hope she has a DVD coming out to play on my portable.
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Apprecciated... |
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Coleen
from Marietta, GA
on 10/11/2010
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I purchased the book for my mother-in-law following her recent heart surgery. She is enjoying the exercises in their community pool. She shared the information with friends to start their own water exercise group. A plus for women and heart health.
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