There are so many good reasons that the better question is, why not?
Up to 800Kcal an hour, in fact. That’s the extra burn you get from water resistance when you work-out in a pool.
Your heart beat frequency is 10% lower in water, so you can work at a higher intensity with a lower heart rate when you water cycle.
Crazy but true. Because it’s low impact on joints, muscles and bones you can enjoy an intense workout without sore muscles the next day.
Because water supports your body weight, water cycling is perfect for all ages, whether you have muscular, joint or weight issues or are recovering from injury.
Hydrostatic pressure in water significantly increases blood flow improving circulation & helping to prevent muscle fatigue.
Exercise is a great stress-buster and water cycling is no exception. Who doesn’t find being in water relaxing?
Water buoyancy lets you move your joints in a wider range of motion. Aqua cycling is also a great recovery workout after a big game, marathon or other intense exercise.
Cycling in water creates movement that’s like a natural massage to stimulate and drain the lymphatic system.
We’ve all been there. Signing-up for fitness memberships that we never use. When it comes to exercise, the truth is one size doesn’t fit all. But find what you love and you’ll stick with it. We did. Why not try it for yourself?
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