Aquaerobics Flashcards
A typical water aerobics class may last _________.
45 to 60 minutes
What is the main purpose of water aerobics?
To improve cardiovascular conditioning
Which of the following is true regarding aquatic workouts?
A few shallow water exercises do cause some impact.
Foam circles that can be worn on the hands or feet to increase resistance in the water are called _
Gyro joggers
Which of the following is a disadvantage of an aquatic workout?
Not as many calories are burned as weight-bearing exercise done in the same amount of time.
What is usually the focus of an aerobic water workout?
Lower body
What is the purpose of wearing gloves (hand webs) during aquatic workouts?
To increase resistance in the water
Straddling a noodle like it’s a horse and using a bicycle motion, moving from one end of the pool to the other, is called ____________.
Noodle Cycling (Option 2)
Which of the following is true regarding shallow water for aquatic workouts?
It is more of a weight bearing workout
When submerged in chest deep water, what percentage of the body’s weight remains supported?
85-90 percent
