Aqua Pilates: The Ultimate Water Workout for Strength and Well-being

Aqua Pilates is a unique form of exercise that combines the principles of Pilates with the therapeutic benefits of water. Utilizing water resistance and hydrostatic pressure, it offers strength, stability, and cardiovascular improvement in a gentle yet effective way.

Why is Aqua Pilates So Valuable?

According to Harvard Health Publishing, water workouts such as swimming and water aerobics are considered some of the most effective forms of cardiovascular exercise. Aqua Pilates takes advantage of these benefits, offering additional core strengthening and improved body alignment.

1. Cardiovascular Improvement

The hydrostatic pressure of water increases blood flow from the extremities to the heart without straining the joints. According to Dr. Aubrey Grant, a sports cardiologist at Harvard-affiliated Massachusetts General Hospital, water facilitates cardiac output, allowing the heart to work more efficiently.

2. Muscle Strengthening and Stability

Water resistance is up to 12 times greater than air, making every movement more demanding. This helps build muscle strength and improves core stability without the risk of injury.

3. Reduced Joint Impact

Compared to land-based exercise, Aqua Pilates minimizes joint strain. Water buoyancy reduces the weight placed on the knees, hips, and back, making it ideal for people with musculoskeletal issues.

4. Improved Breathing and Concentration

Water resistance requires deeper and more coordinated breathing, enhancing lung capacity and concentration. Combined with Pilates technique, the exercises promote diaphragmatic breathing, which is beneficial for stress reduction.

Join Us and Feel the Difference!

Starting from June, we are launching Aqua Pilates classes:
    •    Monday: 16:15
    •    Wednesday: 16:00
    •    Class Duration: 45 minutes
    •    Package: 5 classes for €30

Step into the world of Aqua Pilates and experience the ultimate water-based workout. With the support of buoyancy and the strengthening power of water resistance, you will feel your body strengthen, your posture improve, and your well-being elevate.