Your first water exercise session is easier than you think
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Beginner water exercise aims to build familiarity with the water, increase trunk strength and stability, train balance against the resistance of the water, and improve range of motion and overall flexibility.
Duration & Frequency: beginner water exercise should be done 3 days per week for about 2–4 weeks.
Who is Beginner Water Exercise suitable for?
- People who are not very active, are just starting to exercise, or have never exercised before
- Older adults with unsteady balance who are at risk of falling
- People who want to build their self-confidence
- People who want to try a new kind of activity or a group activity
- Older adults who want to socialise, meet people and take part in activities with friends
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Information provided by
Dr. Apiporn Garnjanagoonchorn (Dr. Ann)
Rehabilitation physician
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