Water therapy is not swimming. It is the term for exercising in the water. People who engage in water therapy are treated to a non-intensive, low-impact aerobics workout. You may have heard of an Aquarobics water therapy class being offered at your local gym.

Even though you know the good effects of burning calories, maintaining a healthy heart, regular exercise, increasing circulation; sometimes the pain and stress on your joints is too much to bear. If you have problems with weight-bearing exercises, then you might want to think about a workout that incorporates water therapy.

Just recall that the last time you were in a pool or the ocean. You felt light as air, yet when you tried to move your legs or arms or run in place, you came across strong resistance. Water Therapy makes use of these two factors to help you get a good workout.

Water therapy benefits:

Water therapy increases circulation.
Water therapy improves your flexibility.
Water therapy increases your range of motion
Water therapy improves balance.
Water therapy can help you strength train without hurting joints.

Who can benefit the most from water therapy?:

Players recovering from a sports injury, such as an ankle sprain, can benefit from water therapy, as increased circulation promotes healing.
People with intense back problems can burn calories doing water therapy and not cause further damage to their back.
People who have lower body arthritis can use water therapy to improve circulation and to stay in shape without causing further harm to their joints.
Pregnant women not up to aerobic workout or a fast-paced run can burn calories and improve circulation (to help with legs veins and swollen feet) doing water therapy.
Older individuals who do not feel strong enough for a grueling gym workout can stay in shape doing low-impact water therapy.