Scientific and technological progress has dramatically changed and continues
to change a person’s life. In modern life, the role of mental labor is constantly increasing,
and the physical one is decreasing.
All this lead to the fact that knowledge workers in the course of their professional activities
do not receive physical exertion in the required amount.
Therefore, every year there is an increasing need to involve wide sections of the population
in physical education for health promotion and prevention of various diseases.
Despite the importance of the problem raised in the work, there are a number of unresolved
issues related to the study of the impact of recreational training and their program for
women of mature age (55-70 years). It is internationally recognized that physical education
is the primary means of maintaining and promoting the health and prevention of various
diseases (cardiovascular, osteoporosis, etc.) and bad habits.
Currently, the search is relevant, as new forms of motor activity, and their availability for
middle and older age groups of the population. Water aerobics is especially popular among
various forms of fitness training. Their positive influence is due to the characteristic
features of aqua aerobics only:
- performing movements in a horizontal position, which facilitates the load;
- unloading of the spine and improving posture;
- hydromassage of the skin, which improves the vegetative functions, reflex stimulation of
the heart, peripheral blood circulation;
- a positive effect on the nervous system;
- improving the function of the respiratory system;
- tempering influence.