The Effects of Aquatic Activities on Health and Mobility

Dear Colleagues,

Aquatic-based activities and sports influence quality of life, physiological responses, coordination, and kinematic indices across populations. Independent of the participants' level, the main goal is to utilize exercise as a lifelong habit.

The beneficial properties of aquatic activities have been shown to positively affect objective physiological indices such as heart rate, oxygen consumption, and more. In addition, these benefits extend to subjective measures, including perceived exertion and self-reported assessments of quality of life and functionality. Despite this, participants tend to engage in these activities primarily during the summer months, even though year-round participation is necessary to fully realize their potential benefits.

Through this Special Issue, I invite coaches, exercise professionals, and scientists to submit valuable research on the positive effects of various water-based activities, such as swimming, aqua aerobics, aqua Pilates, artistic swimming, finswimming, water polo, open water swimming, and more, on a wide range of physiological indices. Submissions that address participants across all levels, from regional to elite, are welcome.

Dr. Konstantinos Papadimitriou
Guest Editor

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