Water Workouts….”Fit For Every BODY” at The Niles Family Fitness Center

Water Workouts….”Fit For Every BODY” at The Niles Family Fitness Center

No matter what age or fitness level working out in the water is one of the best ways to burn calories in an environment that is so very good for your bones, muscles and joints.

For that infant splashing around in warm water is fun and inviting, it strengthens and lengthens the muscles of the arms and legs. For that older adult the warm water is soothing, it strengthens muscles without causing pain and discomfort.

But water workouts are not just for babies and people needing to rehab muscles and joints due to illness and injury. It is honest to goodness calorie burning, body shaping and in general a good hard workout…..and knowing how to swim is not really a requirement.

Did you know that…?

* Submerging yourself just up to your waist your body only holds 50% of its weight, and if you submerge up to your chest your body only bears 25-35% of your weight.

*When you put your body into 83-88 degrees warm water (the pool at the Niles family fitness center is 85) it not only increases your body temp it also increases circulation, all while building muscle.

*150lb person burns approximately 145 calories in a 30 min water aerobic class

*Swimming works all the major muscle groups.

*Swimming helps reduce stress.

*Water’s buoyancy makes swimming the ideal exercise for physical therapy and rehabilitation or for anyone seeking a low-impact exercise.

*Swimming is a great cardiovascular exercise because you are moving against the water’s resistance, which is over ten times that of the air.

*Swimming is a good way to lose weight. This form of exercise will stimulate your entire body and could lead to an increase in metabolism over time. If you are trying to lose weight, swim for at least twenty minutes three or four times each week.

*Swimming one mile is the same as running two miles.

*Swimming is very relaxing and has been compared to yoga and meditation in terms of its soothing effect on the mind and body.

Visit us online at www.nilesfitness.com and view our pool schedule to see all the aquatics classes we have available to you.

Your 1 Month, 3 Month or Annual Membership entitle you to 17 weekly aqauacize classes or you can purchase a group fitness pass to enjoy these classes

The Niles Family Fitness Center is located at 987 Civic Center Dr Niles Illinois 60714

Call Us at 847-588-8400