Efficacy of Aqua-Aero Fit: A Water-Based Exercise Program for Cardiorespiratory Endurance

Aim: To determine the efficacy of an Aqua-AeroFit, a Water-Based Exercise program, on cardiorespiratory endurance patients with psychiatric conditions in selected rehabilitation centers. Methods: This study had quasi-experimental design 30 participants assigned to water-based exercise program and land-based program. All were center. The water consisted Aqua jogging for 10 mins, Aqua-Aero Zumba calisthenics 15 minutes , Aquatic Resistive exercises active swimming minutes, twice day 16 weeks done using 4-foot pool, supervised by physical therapist lifeguard. general body rhythmical activities minutes. Warm up cool down performed before after implementation phase. Outcome measures included BMI, Karvonen’s formula, Perceived exertion scale, Mini Mental status exam VO2 Max calculator Chester step test endurance. Results: Results showed statistically significant improvement max group compared (p=0.000). Conclusion Implications: inclusion via Aqua-AeroFit as part may improve conditions.