Summer is here, and for many people, a dip in the pool is a great way to exercise. Swimming and water aerobics provide cardio work and strengthening with minimal impact on the joints thanks to the natural resistance provided by the water. 

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For anyone wanting to take their water-based workouts for either general fitness or as part of a hydrotherapy program in a different direction, Rehabmart offers three new products from Aqua Creek. The One Pool and Evolution Bikes and the Orbital Pool Elliptical Trainer offer the same strength and cardio benefits as their dry land components, but have been designed for use in both indoor and outdoor pools. The bikes and trainer are well suited for use by people recovering from surgery or injuries; cardiac or stroke rehab patients; people living with issues that can cause chronic pain such as rheumatoid or osteoarthritis; and for anyone interested in achieving and maintaining optimal fitness levels with efficient workouts. 

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Designed for use in backyard pools as well as settings such as health clubs and rehab centers, the One Pool Bike can operate in water between three and a half and five feet deep. Its synthetic rubber feet firmly grip the bottom of the pool, preventing it from slipping. The frame and the water tight bearings are all made from corrosion-proof stainless steel, and the foot pedals are made from EVA-treated material to resist bacterial growth and are specifically crafted for the comfort of the user’s bare feet. A proprietary Full Progressive Resistance (FPR) pedal system works in conjunction with the water’s resistance to allow the user to burn a high amount of calories without putting stress on the joints. 

For rehab centers, physical therapy clinics, and other professional settings, the Evolution Bike offers all the features of the One Pool Bike such as fungal-resistant foot pedals and firmly gripping synthetic rubber feet to keep it in place, plus a reinforced corrosion-resistant stainless steel frame that’s ergonomically designed and has sliding adjustable handlebars and seat to accommodate users of varying heights. Like the One Pool, the Evolution combines its FPR pedal system with the water’s resistance to allow the user to burn plenty of calories while strengthening  muscles and providing a complete cardio workout in about thirty minutes. 

To provide a workout that most resembles everyday movements on dry land, the Orbital Pool Elliptical Trainer allows the user to engage the arms as well as the legs in a low-impact but effective total body workout that takes about thirty minutes. It’s constructed from the same lightweight and corrosion-proof stainless steel as the pool bikes, and like the Evolution, it features a reinforced frame that makes it suitable for use in professional settings as well as private homes.  Like the pool bikes, it has the molded bacterial-resistant pedals to ensure comfort for bare feet and the same synthetic rubber feet to prevent sliding. 

Both the bikes and the elliptical trainer are suitable for use in backyard pools; health clubs and fitness centers; hotels and lodges; and in professional settings such as rehab centers, physical therapy clinics, and athletic training centers. Refresh your workout and keep your joints healthy with the selection of a bike or elliptical trainer you can use right in your own pool.

Fran Jablway,
Medical Consumer Writer
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Hulet Smith, OT
Rehabmart Team Leader & CEO