Recent studies have shown that aqua aerobics, which includes activities like water Zumba and water jogging, can be a great way to lose weight and reduce waist size for obese adults. According to research published in BMJ Open, participants who attended aqua aerobics sessions two to three times per week for 6 to 12 weeks lost an average of nearly 3 kilograms and trimmed 3 centimeters off their waist. This was particularly effective for women and those over 45 years old.
However, the study noted that while aqua aerobics helped with weight loss and waist reduction, it didn't make a significant difference in BMI, body fat percentage, or other areas of body composition such as hip size. The strength of the findings varied, with stronger results for weight and waist size than for overall body composition. Researchers attribute this to the small sample size for certain measurements and the varied study designs.
Given these promising results, the researchers encourage more comprehensive studies to fully understand the long-term benefits of aqua aerobics. They suggest future research should include more diverse groups of people and standardized exercise settings to strengthen the findings. This could help confirm aqua aerobics as an effective way to tackle obesity-related health risks.
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