What should be avoided to ensure safety during Aqua Fitness?

Avoiding rapid directional changes during Aqua Fitness is crucial for ensuring safety. Quick movements can lead to a loss of balance and increase the risk of slipping, particularly on the pool bottom, which may not provide sufficient traction. The aquatic environment adds an element of uncertainty with water resistance and buoyancy, which can amplify the effects of rapid movements. Safety measures in Aqua Fitness typically focus on maintaining stability to prevent slips and falls, which can result in injuries.

While performing high jumps in shallow water can also be dangerous, as it may lead to improper landings and injuries, the need to ensure stable movements is more critical for overall safety during workouts. Similarly, water temperature and the absence of warm-up exercises play roles in comfort and preparedness, but they do not have as immediate an impact on movement-related safety in the aquatic environment compared to the risks associated with rapid directional changes.