Water aerobics can help you get an effective cardio workout while you strengthen your muscles. Water aerobics are ideal for individuals with arthritis and muscle injuries who need to avoid putting stress on the joints. Check out your local pool clubs and community centers to find out what type of water aerobics classes they have available.
Water Marching
Water marching is a simple exercise that was one of the top picks on the Women Fitness website. While submerged in the water, march in place. Use exaggerated motions to complete the exercise by swimming your arms and legs out as far as possible. Try to keep up the marching for a minimum of two minutes before moving onto a new exercise.
Wave Maker
The wave maker is a pool exercise recommended by Fitness magazine. During the exercise, you'll target the muscles in the glutes, core, legs and back. Start off by standing in the water and holding onto the edge of the pool with your left hand. Position your right hand flat against the wall below the water line with the fingers pointing toward the bottom of the pool. Extend your legs behind you and kick your feet as fast as possible. Continue the kicking for a minimum of 30 seconds.
Superman
The superman is a variation of the wave maker and is suggested by Real Beauty magazine. Your arms should be extended in front of you holding onto the edge of the pool while your legs are behind you. Move your legs in a kicking and sprinting motion for three reps of 20 to 30 second intervals.
Jumping Jacks
Jumping jacks are another pool exercise featured on the Women Fitness website. Start in the pool with your feet together and your hands at your sides. Bend your knees and jump off of the floor. Move your arms over your head as you jump and land with your feet shoulder width apart. Jump again to return to the starting position. Aim for eight to 12 reps.
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