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Why You Shouldn’t Stop Exercising, Even When Life Gets in the Way
Why You Shouldn’t Stop Exercising, Even When Life Gets in the Way

by Anita Swan August 30, 2024 6 min read

Staying active is crucial, even when life gets busy. Learn how to prevent fitness declines and maintain your health with simple strategies.

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The Musculoskeletal Benefits of Aquatic Therapy
The Musculoskeletal Benefits of Aquatic Therapy

by Anita Swan April 16, 2024 5 min read

Aquatic therapy offers significant benefits for musculoskeletal health, particularly arthritis, osteoporosis, chronic pain, or recovering from surgery or injury.
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The Best Way to Workout in Summer
The Best Way to Workout in Summer

by Anita Swan December 12, 2023 5 min read

Summer workouts can be challenging with the heat and humidity, but aquatic equipment can provide a refreshing and fun pool alternative.

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Breast Cancer and Aquatic Exercise
Breast Cancer and Aquatic Exercise

by Anita Swan October 20, 2023 10 min read

Aquatic therapy can improve strength, cardio, flexibility, balance, lymphoedema, chemo-induced neuropathy, as well as the anxiety & self-image affected by breast cancer.
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Water Cycling for Anxiety & Depression
Water Cycling for Anxiety & Depression

by Anita Swan September 04, 2023 8 min read

For those with anxiety and depression, the water's gentle embrace offers solace, strength, and a path to rejuvenation and wellbeing. 
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Water Exercise for Bone Health
Water Exercise for Bone Health

by Anita Swan August 31, 2023 4 min read

Water exercise is proving effective for bone health, has lower risks of fracture, & puts less stress on the joints. It also comes with less risk & additional health benefits. 
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The Health Benefits of Heated Pools
The Health Benefits of Heated Pools

by Anita Swan July 31, 2023 9 min read

Exercising in heated pools provides physical, mental and emotional benefits.  It is also beneficial for athletes and conditions such as arthritis, osteoarthritis, pain and depression.
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No Pain, All Gain, Aquatics & Orthopaedics
No Pain, All Gain, Aquatics & Orthopaedics

by Anita Swan June 28, 2023 10 min read

Aquatics is a therapeutic practice in the form of prevention, exercise, pain management, or formal rehabilitation for Orthopaedic challenges & pain management.
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Water Resistance Bands Vs Weights
Water Resistance Bands Vs Weights

by Anita Swan May 11, 2023 10 min read

Resistance bands offer a versatile and efficient means of building strength and achieving fitness goals, and are an easy addition to your water fitness toolkit.
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Water Cycling: The Ultimate in Injury Prevention for Athletes & Sporting Teams
Water Cycling: The Ultimate in Injury Prevention for Athletes & Sporting Teams

by Anita Swan April 05, 2023 9 min read

By water cycling, athletes can sustain & build cardio endurance while mitigating the stress on their body that frequently leads to injuries or exacerbates pre-existing conditions.
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Aquatic Therapy for Rehabilitation Post Lower Limb Fracture
Aquatic Therapy for Rehabilitation Post Lower Limb Fracture

by Anita Swan March 15, 2023 10 min read

Integrating water into a rehab program post a lower limb fracture aids recovery. The buoyancy reduces impact on joints & enables mobility, the resistance builds strength.
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Group Aquatic Exercise: Enhancing Health & Well-being Together
Group Aquatic Exercise: Enhancing Health & Well-being Together

by Anita Swan February 02, 2023 4 min read

Water based exercise yields numerous health benefits, but participating in group aquatic workouts brings additional benefits.

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Underwater Running on a Treadmill
Underwater Running on a Treadmill

by Anita Swan January 23, 2023 7 min read

Running on an Aqua treadmill reduces the risk & aggravation of injuries and provides transformative benefits that increases blood flow & aids muscle recovery.
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Stay on Your Feet: Balance & Fall Prevention
Stay on Your Feet: Balance & Fall Prevention

by Anita Swan December 22, 2022 7 min read

Falls remain Australia's leading cause of injury-related deaths. However, Aquatic exercise can do much to improve strength and balance safely to reduce the risks.
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Dodgy knees? Find out how water helps.
Dodgy knees? Find out how water helps.

by Anita Swan November 10, 2022 10 min read

Knee pain doesn't mean an end to physical activity. On the contrary, it's a call to explore alternative methods that protect and heal. Water cycling or running are great options.
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Benefits of Aquatic Exercise for Pain
Benefits of Aquatic Exercise for Pain

by Anita Swan October 13, 2022 10 min read

In pain management, exercise and movement are pivotal components that hold the key to relief.  The best way to begin and increase an exercise regime with pain is in the water.
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Prepare your Mind & Body for Spring
Prepare your Mind & Body for Spring

by Anita Swan September 01, 2022 4 min read

Spring is the best time to take your fitness regimen outside and into water. Here are eight research-backed benefits of outdoor exercise you may not be aware of.
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15 Benefits of Aquatic Resistance Bands
15 Benefits of Aquatic Resistance Bands

by Anita Swan August 04, 2022 10 min read

Aquatic resistance bands build strength and add load to limbs in a weightless or non weight-bearing environment. 
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The Health Risks of a Sedentary Lifestyle or Job
The Health Risks of a Sedentary Lifestyle or Job

by Anita Swan July 08, 2022 10 min read

A sedentary lifestyle can lead to health issues, from heart disease to mental health challenges. Aquatic fitness is an inclusive and adaptable option.
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Deep Water Running Belt vs Underwater Treadmill
Deep Water Running Belt vs Underwater Treadmill

by Anita Swan June 22, 2022 6 min read

Water running or aqua jogging is excellent cross-training for runners and a valuable tool for injury rehabilitation and prevention. But which is the best solution?
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Aquatic Exercise for Arthritis
Aquatic Exercise for Arthritis

by Anita Swan May 25, 2022 9 min read

Water exercise reduces pain & stiffness, sustains muscle strength, & averts deterioration for Arthritis sufferers. It is the most comfortable & effective way to exercise.

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Move more. The benefits of movement
Move more. The benefits of movement

by Anita Swan April 18, 2022 5 min read

The health benefits of moving more. How much movement is required. Our top tips to get moving and stay moving more often.
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Water Cycling for the Feet & Legs
Water Cycling for the Feet & Legs

by Anita Swan March 09, 2022 11 min read

One in five Aussies experience foot or ankle pain, with many stoping exercise & sports. However, water cycling can provide huge benefits.
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Healthy Ageing - Water Cycling Over 40
Healthy Ageing - Water Cycling Over 40

by Anita Swan February 09, 2022 10 min read

How we age is entirely up to us.  While time is irreversible, regular water cycling can slow down or even reverse some of the physiological signs of ageing.
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Good Health, Injury & Illness Prevention
Good Health, Injury & Illness Prevention

by Anita Swan January 13, 2022 10 min read

Good health is more than the absence of disease; it's about vitality that enhances life at every stage, integrating physical and mental well-being with a balanced lifestyle. Aquatic fitness offers substantial health benefits.
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Covid-19 Role of Aquatic Exercise
Covid-19 Role of Aquatic Exercise

by Anita Swan December 02, 2021 5 min read

With borders opening, post-COVID class participants will grow. Aquatic exercise can help elevate the symptoms of long covid & facilitate a return to health & exercise.
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15 Reasons to Make Water Cycling a Daily Habit
15 Reasons to Make Water Cycling a Daily Habit

by Anita Swan November 10, 2021 4 min read

Water Cycling combines resistance training with a strong cardio and calorie-burning workout. The water is a gentle resistance that increases with speed and equipment.
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Advantages of Resistance Training in Water
Advantages of Resistance Training in Water

by Anita Swan October 28, 2021 10 min read

Water resistance training fosters muscle development, helps to pursue lifestyle goals- such as the ability to lift our grandchildren or travel, & improve health outcomes.
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A Guide to Aquatic Equipment
A Guide to Aquatic Equipment

by Anita Swan September 14, 2021 10 min read

Aquatic equipment has been developed to help achieve better health outcomes. How does this equipment work and what advantages do they offer to our bodies?
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Water Exercises to Strengthen Knees
Water Exercises to Strengthen Knees

by Anita Swan August 06, 2021 7 min read

Experiencing knee pain? Here are some of the most effective exercises to strengthen the knees and prevent knee injuries.



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Best Exercises Knee Osteoarthritis
Best Exercises Knee Osteoarthritis

by Anita Swan July 03, 2021 6 min read

For those with osteoarthritis, regular exercise may be too painful and cause further joint deterioration. Gravity puts pressure on the joints. Water cycling relieves that pressure.
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The Benefits of Aqua Cycling
The Benefits of Aqua Cycling

by Anita Swan June 21, 2021 11 min read

It is obvious for physical rehabilitation, but people are also now turning to aqua cycling for preventative health. We’ve listed 17 major health and fitness benefits.

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How to stay healthy this winter
How to stay healthy this winter

by Anita Swan May 01, 2021 4 min read

Do the winter blues have you curled up at home feeling unmotivated? The pool is the best place to stay healthy and work out during winter. 

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Water Therapy - How does it work
Water Therapy - How does it work

by Anita Swan April 07, 2021 6 min read

Hydrotherapy has been used for centuries for its varying health benefits. Here is how Water Therapy is still being used to heal injury and illness today, why and how it works.
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Low impact water cycling class
Why low impact water fitness?

by Anita Swan March 10, 2021 6 min read

Today we are living up to 90 years old. What will your body be like at 90?  Low impact water workouts can slow down body damage and help you to better enjoy your longer life. 
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Man aqua cycling on Hydrorider Aquabike
All Bikes are Not Created Equal

by Anita Swan February 01, 2021 6 min read

Water cycling on aqua bikes is a low impact, calorie burning workout that suits all ages and fitness levels. See the benefits, how to get started, what makes a good AquaBike.

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Spin Bike Workouts Underwater
Spin Bike Workouts Underwater

by Anita Swan January 03, 2021 7 min read

Addicted to indoor cycling? Why not try cycling underwater! Here are reasons why you should try underwater spin bike workouts.
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Underwater View of Women Water Cycling
All About Water Fitness

by Anita Swan December 10, 2020 4 min read

Want to get fit while enjoying the cool water?
Say goodbye to hot sweaty gym sessions and hello to feeling refreshed after your workout with incredible results.

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