An exercise regimen based exclusively on high intensity cardio and strength training is bound to be derailed in time due to acute or chronic injury. Optimal fitness performance and injury avoidance requires restorative rest, along with healthy joints and flexible muscles. Join Claire Barker-Hemings for Aqua Restore, 28 minutes of restorative active recovery that focuses on joint mobility and muscular flexibility with soothing, rhythmic movement.
Cardio and strength training are clearly what everyone thinks of when they think of exercise. But without pliable joints and flexible muscles, our body becomes more prone to stiffness, pain and ultimately injury. In the absence of healthy joints and muscular flexibility, our bodies begin to endure an endless cycle of injuries, recovery and even surgeries. Optimal physical fitness and wellness require a spectrum of exercise activities, along with restorative rest. Active recovery is the new buzz word in fitness. This means doing low intensity exercise after a hard workout, or doing low intensity exercise on a day off, instead of sitting and resting completely. Aqua Restore, along with several other shorter Poolfit videos that feature low intensity exercise, are perfect for combing with other videos using the Poolfit App playlist feature, or for doing them on their own on rest days.
VIDEO SUMMARY
Aqua Restore is a 28-minute shallow water pool workout that includes joint mobility, dynamic stretching and controlled movement patterns designed to improve flexibility, posture, balance and overall movement quality. There is no equipment required. Simply submerge into the water and enjoy some soothing movement medicine.
RELATED ACTIVE RECOVERY VIDEOS
Looking for other shorter active recovery videos like Aqua Restore? Below are a few suggestions.
Pool Mobilize & Stretch – 20 minutes, shallow water
In-Home Mobilize & Stretch – 20 minutes, no pool
Deep Flex Rx – 30 minutes, deep water
Flexibility in Motion – 20 minutes, shallow water
Joint Tune-Up – 18 minutes, shallow water
Poolfit extends a big thank you to Claire for sharing this active recovery workout, and for returning this summer to film once again. Check out her full library of Poolfit videos.