Water Resistance Training

Welcome to Water Resistance Training (WRT), located in Bulleen, Australia. Our institution is an establishment and a point of interest for fitness enthusiasts looking to build endurance without straining their joints.

At WRT, we offer a popular and effective way to stay fit using water as resistance. Many professional athletes utilize this training method to develop strength, power, and flexibility. Unlike traditional repetitive laps, WRT incorporates cross-training exercises with deep water running.

During our sessions, you will be guided through a variety of exercise drills while suspended in deep water using a buoyancy belt. This unique combination of cardio and strength workouts, along with resistance training, ensures that your body gets a complete workout. In just an hour, you can burn up to 400 to 500 calories, depending on the intensity of the exercises.

One of the best parts of WRT is that you don't need to worry about getting your hair wet. The buoyancy belt suspends you at shoulder level in deep water, allowing you to move freely throughout the session. It's a great workout that anyone can participate in and work at their own level. Plus, it's a fun and social alternative to swimming in lanes.

The popularity of Water Resistance Training stems from the fact that in water, your body weighs only a fraction of what it does on land. This significantly reduces the impact on your joints, bones, and tissues by up to 90 percent. As a result, you can stretch, tone, and get a vigorous, heart-healthy workout without the added stress on your body.

If your current training routine involves running, you may be putting a lot of strain on your body with the constant pounding on hard surfaces. Water Resistance Training is often recommended as a rehabilitation method for common injuries like stress fractures and torn ligaments. It allows you to keep moving and provides impact-free training, preventing further damage while you recover.

As we age, we naturally start to lose muscle and strength. WRT classes are designed to accommodate all abilities, and the buoyancy belt ensures that you are supported in the water at all times. This soft, comfortable foam belt also provides added back support, relieving stress on your lower back.

Our classes incorporate various equipment to enhance your workout. The Water Jogging Belt suspends your body in an upright position in the water at shoulder level, with your head remaining above water. Additionally, our buoyant weights provide a challenge by increasing resistance during your workout.

Exercising with foam dumbbells is an excellent way to tone up your triceps, while your legs will work harder to propel you in the water, enhancing muscle tone and strength. We also offer partner exercises that get your heart pumping, where you and your partner pull each other in opposing directions.

If you are part of a sports team or any group looking to try something different, we can tailor-make a class just for you. We are located at Carey Swimming Complex, 169 Bulleen Road, Bulleen. Enter through Gate 3. Please note that our class times are subject to change due to pool availability.

Dip your toe in the water and give Water Resistance Training a whirl. Experience a complete workout that builds endurance, strength, and flexibility, all while protecting your joints and having fun. Join us at WRT today!