💧 Why You Need to Get in the Water This Summer. Water aerobics… not just for seniors
🏊‍♀️ Quick Dip: What You Need to Know
⏱️ 5-Min Read
Water workouts aren’t just for seniors — they’re joint-friendly, muscle-building, and surprisingly tough (trust me).
My background as a swimmer + Senior Splash instructor gives me a front-row seat to the magic of aquatic fitness.
California trainers are turning pools into performance labs with water HIIT, resistance training, and recovery work.
This summer, the pool should be your go-to for low-impact, high-reward training.
I share beginner pool routines, people to follow for inspo, and how to actually enjoy working out again.
Bottom line? If you’re 40+, feeling the wear and tear of life, but still want to move with power, grace, and longevity—the water is waiting.
Let me take you back for a second…
In college, I was a Senior Splash instructor. Yep, you read that right. Picture me—early twenties, Speedo one-piece, shouting affirmations over disco hits while a crew of fabulous 70-somethings floated and flexed with foam dumbbells. And they weren’t just showing up—they were thriving.
As someone who grew up in the pool as a competitive swimmer, it felt like a return to something deeply familiar, but also something surprisingly healing. Back then, I didn’t realize we were way ahead of our time. What we were doing in that pool? That’s what today’s smart fitness is all about.
Now I work with high performers—former athletes, entrepreneurs, and professionals who’ve spent years grinding and are finally ready to invest in their health. And time after time, the same question comes up:
“How do I work out without wrecking my joints?”
My answer?
Get. In. The. Water.
đź’¦ The Truth About Water Workouts
Let’s be real: If you’re still imagining flower swim caps and noodle waving when you hear “water aerobics,” it’s time for a refresh.
Over in California, fitness pros are flipping the script. You’ve got trainers turning pools into performance spaces—doing everything from HIIT on floating boards to underwater strength training with drag resistance. The water is no longer a backup plan—it’s the main stage.
Water provides natural resistance, cushions your joints, boosts circulation, supports the lymphatic system, and builds real-deal muscle endurance.
It’s low impact. High reward.
Perfect for those of us who’ve lived in our bodies—hard—and want to keep doing so, pain-free.
🌊 What I Learned from Senior Splash
Teaching those classes was more than a side hustle—it was a lesson in joyful, sustainable movement. These clients weren’t chasing aesthetics or competing for PRs. They showed up to feel good. And they did.
They:
Slept better
Moved with more confidence
Laughed through workouts
And most of all, felt supported—physically and emotionally
I learned how powerful water is—not just for rehab or “slowing down”—but for living fully, actively, and gracefully.
đź’Ş Try This Pool Routine
Whether you’re new to the water or returning with intention, try this summer circuit:
Warm-Up (10 mins)
March in place
Side steps with arm swings
Neck and shoulder rolls
Cardio Intervals (15–20 mins)
Jog in place in shallow or deep water (1 min on / 30 sec off)
Jumping jacks
High knees or cross-country ski motion
Strength Training (10–15 mins)
Water push-ups on the pool edge
Squats using aqua dumbbells
Core twists holding a kickboard underwater
Cool Down (5–10 mins)
Floating stretches
Deep breaths with arm sways
Gentle ankle and hip mobility
📲 People to Follow for Inspo
Want to see this magic in action? Follow these aquatic trainers and platforms:
@aquaphysical – Floating HIIT and strength classes on water mats
@movewithlibby – Soft, elegant water-based movement for nervous system reset
@hydroriderusa – Underwater cycling (yes, really!)
@aqua.training – Full-body water fitness programs with resistance tools
🫧 Final Thoughts
You don’t need to be a “water person” or a former athlete to benefit from aquatic training. You just need the willingness to move with intention, to explore what your body needs now, and to trade the hustle for something more sustainable.
This summer, give your joints a break and your soul a little play.
Get in the pool. Move your body. Float. Laugh.
Heal.
Your inner swimmer (and maybe even your inner disco queen) is waiting.
