Aquatic activities in thalassotherapy centres are part of the millennia-old tradition of physical exercise in the marine environment. In ancient Greece, sea swimming was already considered a complete exercise recommended by Hippocrates. Roman thermae already had pools dedicated to aquatic exercises. Modern aqua aerobics was developed in 1960s America, initially for rehabilitating war-wounded, before becoming a wellness discipline in its own right. Aqua cycling, born in Italy in the 1990s, adds pedalling effort to the natural resistance of water. The marine circuit in heated seawater, a French thalassotherapy specialty, combines underwater jets, counter-current river and whirlpool baths in a continuous circuit. Practising these activities in seawater heated to 33°C, enriched with minerals and trace elements, transforms each session into a treatment in itself.
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Description
Personalised programme. Individual session 30 min to 3 hours with qualified coach.
This aquatic activity takes place in the thalassotherapy centre's heated seawater pools, supervised by qualified professionals. Seawater at 33°C provides natural resistance while protecting joints, while its trace elements remineralise the body during exercise. An effective workout that doubles as a treatment.
Benefits
✓ Complete physical exercise with reduced joint impact thanks to buoyancy
✓ Gentle muscle strengthening through the natural resistance of seawater
✓ Improved venous return and blood circulation
✓ Remineralisation during exercise through seawater trace elements
✓ Natural lymphatic drainage through hydrostatic pressure
✓ Group class sociability and motivation
✓ Effective calorie burning without strenuous effort
✓ Relaxation and well-being through contact with heated seawater
Contraindications
⚠ Current ear or ENT infection (pool activities)
⚠ Open wound or contagious skin infection
⚠ Severe heart or respiratory failure
⚠ Unstabilised epilepsy (aquatic environment)
⚠ Severe iodine allergy (seawater)
⚠ Untreated urinary incontinence (pool activities)