Aqua aerobics may have once seemed a little old-fashioned — the kind of activity reserved for a summer holiday at a resort pool… But this sport has made a serious comeback and is now firmly back on trend. And once you discover all its benefits, for both your wellbeing and your figure, it’s easy to see why!
Aqua aerobics against cellulite
As a reminder, and as the name suggests, aqua aerobics involves doing fitness exercises in the water. This sport has well-recognised anti-cellulite properties. Its effect on blood circulation combined with the massaging effect of the water makes it an ideal combination for tackling dimples!
Aqua aerobics is a cardio sport that helps your body stimulate healthy blood and lymphatic circulation throughout your system. The body becomes more efficient at eliminating waste and toxins that accumulate in the tissues and contribute, in part, to cellulite.
What’s more, every movement you make in the water benefits from its natural massaging effect, which works in a similar way to the pinch-and-roll technique. This type of massage helps your body break down the fatty deposits that create dimples on the surface of the skin.
Finally, thanks to the resistance of the water, aqua aerobics is also an effective muscle-strengthening activity. By working the muscles deeply, it encourages the body to draw on fat stored in the form of cellulite.
So the message is clear: start aqua aerobics now to get rid of orange-peel skin!
The other benefits of aqua aerobics
As we’ve just seen, aqua aerobics is an effective activity against cellulite — but that’s far from its only benefit!
This discipline combines cardio and muscle toning. It helps you:
- improve your stamina
- burn fat
- work all your muscles deeply
The results: better overall fitness, those stubborn extra pounds gone and a slimmer, more toned silhouette!
Aqua aerobics can also help relieve muscle and joint pain, reduce stress and ease water retention.
To make the most of all these benefits, aim for at least two aqua aerobics sessions per week, each lasting a minimum of 45 minutes.
Aqua aerobics is suitable for everyone, regardless of your age, weight or fitness level. You can practise it alone or in a group for extra motivation.
Aqua aerobics variations
“Classic” aqua aerobics involves performing a series of fitness movements with the body submerged to the waist. Over recent years, however, many variations have emerged — all equally effective in your fight against cellulite. These include:
- aquabike, which involves cycling in the water
- aquabody, where you use dumbbells
- aquastep, the underwater equivalent of classic step aerobics
- aquaboxing, which incorporates boxing movements
- and also aquarunning, aquatraining and aquajump.
In short, with aqua aerobics, you’re sure to find THE version that suits you best!
Alongside regular physical activity and a balanced diet, don’t forget to complement your routine with anti-cellulite cupping massages, which replicate and amplify the pinch-and-roll effect. Incredibly easy to use, the cupping cup is effective against all types of cellulite, anywhere on your body.
