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A recent study called “Effects of Aquatic Exercise and Walking in Sedentary Obese Women,” published in the International Journal of Aquatic Research and Education, Feb. 2007, examined the effects of an aquatic walking exercise program on weight loss compared to land-based walking.

 

Study results for both groups found that total body weight, cardiorespiratory fitness, flexibility, strength and health-related quality of life significantly improved.

For the aquatic walking group, however, the researchers reported slightly higher body weight losses, improvements in flexibility and greater attendance rates.

Subjects also reported significantly greater enjoyment scores in the aquatic walking group compared to the land-based walkers.

 
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