A training manual for aquarobics exercise in the water. The aquarobic system encompasses a wide range of activity so that it can be used by professional physiotherapists and hydrotherapists as a technique for the rehabilitation of injured or disabled patients. Because of the simple nature of the movements, it can also be used by fitness coaches in a swimming pool to get their clients fit and keep them so, whatever their age or physical endowments.Easy to read practical book.
Over 100 exercises is fully illustrated to show how to teach it.
Every aspect of teaching aquarobics is covered including setting up the right environment, muscis and safety.
Different population groups require different approaches and exercises these are fully detailed within the text, eg exercise appropriate for pregnant women, the elderly, etc.
One section is devoted to the role of aquarobics to the role of aquarobics to promote health and fitness.
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Für höhere Schule und Studium
Physical Therapists, Hydrotherapists, Physical Education and Swimming Instructors, Fitness Coaches.
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Höhe: 248 mm
Breite: 191 mm
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978-0-7020-2234-0 (9780702022340)
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Roehampton Physiotherapy Clinic, London, UK
Acknowledgements. Glossary. Part I: Exercise in Water. Introduction What Is Aquarobics. Exercise Physiology. The Properties of Water and the Resultant Physiological Adaptations. Safety Considerations. The Use of Music. Part II: Specific Population Groups. Aquarobics for Later Life. Before and After Childbirth. Inflammatory and Degenerative Arthritis. Orthopaedic Rehabilitation. Aquarobics for the Overweight. Part III: Aquarobics to Promote Health and Fitness., Aerobic Training. Enhancing Muscle Function. Improving Flexibility. Part IV: The Exercises. Introduction. Total Body Movement. Spinal Exercise. Abdominal Exercise. Upper Quadrant. Lower Quadrant. Balance Exercise. Aerobic Combinations. Flexibility. Pelvic Floor Relaxation. Part V: Practical Tips, Equipment, Addresses. Index.
