Looking to crank up your workout intensity without wreaking havoc on your joints?
Then water cycling is an activity that should be on your radar.
Water cycling, aka aqua cycling, is pretty much like how it sounds – cycling on a specially designed bike called a Hydrorider, made from marine grade stainless steel, submerged in water.
The weight of an individual decreases when submerged in water, and the extent of this reduction is contingent upon the depth of submersion. For instance, a person who is submerged up to the waist has approximately 50% of their body's weight offset, while submersion up to the neck can alleviate up to 90% of one's weight. This means that the stress and impact on your joints and muscles are significantly reduced, allowing individuals to perform intense workouts without the typical strain associated with land-based exercises.