European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - August 20, 1991, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Keep fit and have a splashing Good timely Gary Miller Mediterranean Bureau anyone who has walked around in a Pool or Lake knows that it takes More Effort to. Move through the water than Over land. That s because water offers More resistance than air a fact that helps people doing Aqua aerobics Burn up unwanted calories while keeping Cool. Nonetheless Aqua aerobics is less strenuous than Many forms of physical activity. The near weightlessness people experience in water enables them to do things they could t do otherwise. Quot a lot of people can touch their Ankles in the water something they can to normally do Quot said Dorothy Barber who teaches water aerobics at the Carney Park swimming Pool in Naples Italy. Aqua aerobics amounts to More than the translation of the land based exercise system to the water. It also incorporates movements from yoga karate and swimming Barber said. The music Barber s students move to and some of the exercises she teaches such As stretching techniques Are similar to those done in regular aerobics. Yet others Are completely different. For example Barber has her students do vertical pushups at the Side of the Pool. Their bodies remain partly in the water reducing the weight they Are lifting enough to make the movements possible but still offering a workout Lor shoulders and arms. The aerobics instructor incorporates empty plastic Mineral water bottles into her classes taking advantage of the buoyancy of air filled objects in water. Pushing the bottles underwater requires an Effort equivalent to lifting several pounds she said. Barber began holding classes in june at Carney Park the Naples naval support activity a recreation area located on the outskirts of the City. Although she is teaching her first classes this summer the Asa morale welfare and recreation department has offered water aerobics for at least three years. Turnout Tor Barber s classes varies irom three to 15 students who pay $2.50 per session or $20 for 10 classes. Students need not be Able to swim to take Aqua aerobics. However those who cannot swim cannot participate in some of the exercises done in deeper water that Benefit the stomach Back and thighs Barber said Aqua aerobics is often recommended Tor those being treated for obesity Barber said. Pregnant women who Quot can to do aerobics on land but can in water Quot also find exercising in the water beneficial she said. However they Quot should Check with their doctors  people recovering from certain types of injuries and surgery or those who have Back problems May also find that Aqua aerobics a unlike most other types of exercise a is something they can do. Quot a lot of people who can t tolerate running or regular aerobics because they cause too much stress to their joints can tolerate Aqua aerobics Quot said it. Lisa Speer Huet head of physical therapy at the Naples Navy Hospital. Quot patients can usually begin rehabilitation a Little earlier because water reduces the stress Quot Speer Huet said. While exercising in water is positive in Many ways there is a drawback. Quot the latest research i be read shows that while you can Burn almost As Many calories water exercise is not quite As effective in reducing body fat although it s still quite effective Quot Speer Huet said. To get the most out of an exercise program such As Aqua aerobics most people need encouragement. That s where classes such As Barbera a come in. Quot its better motivation. There a More peer pressure Quot said Gisele Kivlan. One of Barber s students. Quot i just feel comfortable Quot said Vivian who had a baby six months ago and wants to firm up. Carrie Casto began water aerobics last summer while she was pregnant. A a it a a Nice easy form of exercise i could do without doing a lot of stress to my body Quot she said. A i enjoyed it so much last year Quot Casto said Quot and this year i needed to get Back into  Kivlan and Casto both said their doctors recommended Aqua aerobics. Barber said anyone interested in water aerobics should consider these Points a Aqua aerobics like any other form of exercise must be done in conjunction with a diet. Done to follow an aerobics session with a pizza and a Beer. A to realize any Benefit trom the exercise it must be done at least three times a week. It will take at least three weeks to notice any improvements. A Aqua aerobics can be done in conjunction with swimming laps or using kick boards. Aqua aerobics Are offered through recreation centers on some military bases. Check with your local recreation office. I  Lofv. So a s. V Barber shows How to use a kick Board in the water. Thi e. Page 14 a the stars and stripes tuesday aug