Many popular fitness disciplines move from land into the water. Here are some of the newer trends that are worth checking out, from aqua yoga to Aqua Zumba.
The fitness world sees a constant stream of innovative new disciplines (and variations on existing activities) that promise to combine physical exercise with fun. Some immediately fade into obscurity or become only short-lived fads, while others gain more traction and become ubiquitous. Many of the more popular land-based trends make their way into the pool as well. A few old aqua fitness favourites are still going strong, like water aerobics and aqua spinning, but there are some more recent trends worth looking into as well. Here are a few options to check out.
Aqua yoga
Yoga is an ancient practice, of course, but it has become undeniably trendy in recent years. If you’ve tried land-based yoga and wondered what all the fuss was about, consider giving the practice a second chance in the water. Water changes the discipline in several ways. Your movements face greater resistance and your muscles must contract differently to maintain a steady pose, and the body’s buoyancy means you don’t need to support your full weight. Some movements and poses are more difficult in the water and others are…
