Aquabike

The pool bike monte carlo
Effects of water on exercising
Low impact - the buoyancy of water supports the weight of the individual. This results in

Facilitation of movement and a decrease in the compressive forces acting across the weight

Bearing joints and spine.
High resistance - the movement of a limb in water generates resistance that can be as high

As 10-12 times that experienced while doing the same activity on land, and as a result, the

Speed of movement is greatly reduced. This results in a safe controlled motion that

Improves muscle strength and endurance.
User friendly - the resistance to movement in water is determined by the surface area and

The speed of movement; the faster the movement, the more resistance is generated. By

Varying the speed of movement, the individual can exercise as hard as desired.
Benefits of water exercise
Physical:
Increases strength
Builds up cardiovascular endurance
Increases muscular flexibility
Provides muscular balance
Strengthens heart muscles
Improves your physique
Increases circulation
Rehabilitation of muscles
Enhances stability
Reduces joint load
Increases cooling
Enhances venous return
Sensory pain reduction
Improves balance and posture
Assists with weight loss
Decreases blood pressure
Increases stroke volume
Lowers joint impact loads
No joint stress because of weightlessness, therefore pain suppression
Elimination of spinal fatigue
Improves intellectual function
Insulin sensitivity (reported by dr. Bassett)
Helps individuals with balance deficiencies
Posture correction
Wider range of motion for better joint conditioning