OpINION abOut ExErCISES IN WatEr aND LIfEStyLE Of WOMEN attENDINg aqua aErObICS CLaSSES

Aqua aerobics, as one of the modern forms of movement, is becoming more and more popular among the public. The main objectives of this study is to get to know the lifestyle and opinion on the aqua aerobic classes of women participating in this type of activities. According to the authors, people who take part in aqua aerobics classes probably care about their fitness. They should also be aware of the need to lead a healthy lifestyle, because it is one of the most important factors in human health. The study group included 50 participants of aqua aerobics classes in “AQUA STYL” company in Szczecin. Each subject received a questionnaire. It contained 23 questions. Most of the questions related to information about participants and their way of life. The other concerned the opinion about aqua aerobic classes. Most of the respondents answered that they lead a healthy lifestyle. More than 70% of women felt that they follow rather healthy diet. The analysis showed that aqua aerobics gave pleasure to almost all respondents. The benefit of participation in aqua aerobics classes is generally better mood. Despite the large number of people declaring a healthy lifestyle, it is advisable to increase the awareness of the lifelong need for physical activity. As many as 30% of respondents did not know if they lead a healthy lifestyle. There should be greater promotion of healthy behavior. Instructors should know more about the group attending the classes, in order to make the exercises more attractive and effective.


Introduction
Aqua aerobics, as one of the modern forms of movement is becoming more and more popular among the public (Pietrusik, Mroczek, 2003;Eider, Eider, 2006).Among others, Zysiak-Christ, Figurska, Stasikowska (2010) describes its positive influence on the human locomotion and the development of various motor skills.One of the elements that affect such a broad interest in aqua aerobics are specific characteristics of the aquatic environment (Mosakowska, 2007).From the standpoint of physics and physiology, aqueous media are preferred in the treatment of various diseases of the musculoskeletal or neurological system, also in the pathology of heart and lungs (Jung, Chung, Kim, Lee, Lee, 2014).Katz (2003) points out that many pregnant women attend various activities taking place in an aqueous environment, because it has a significant beneficial effect on the cardiovascular system due to hydrostatic pressure.The diverse nature of activities, based on the appropriate accessories and appliances usage that shapes the individual parts of the body is also a factor encouraging to participate in this form of exercises (Zysiak-Christ, Figurska, Stasikowska, 2010).
According to the authors, people who take part in aqua aerobics classes probably care about their fitness.They should also be aware of the need to lead a healthy lifestyle, because it is one of the most important factors in human health (Drabik, Resiak, 2010).Sęk (2000) defines lifestyle as characteristic behavior of a particular individual or social group, which is essential for health.Some lifestyle behaviors are considered as possible determinants and causes of not only coronary heart disease and other diseases of the cardiovascular system, but also cancer and high mortality (Menotti, Puddu, Maiani, Catasta, 2014, 2015;Prinelli et al., 2015).These behaviors can be: regular physical exercises, proper nutrition, lack of bad habits, adequate sleep and avoidance of stimulants (Mędrela-Kuder, 2004;Sęk, 2000;Sygit, Sygit, 2008).One of the most important factors in lifestyle is physical activity (Drabik, Resiak, 2010;Nowak, 2008).
The main objectives of this study is to get to know the lifestyle and opinion on the aqua aerobics classes of women participating in this type of activities.Instructors' knowledge about the needs, expectations and beliefs of participants is an important factor contributing to the increase of the classes' attractiveness.Thanks to such an attitude companies operating in recreation industry will be able to improve employees' qualifications.This study is designed to reveal the participants' opinion and assess the services provided by the company "AQUA STYL" in Szczecin.
Personal questionnaire included questions verifying the healthy lifestyle of participants of aqua aerobics classes, according to the criteria given by the literature (Sęk, 2000;Mędrela-Kuder, 2004;Nowak, 2008;Sygit, Sygit, 2008;Drabik, Resiak, 2010).The study aimed at verifying the above theses and introducing potential changes in the life habits of individuals.

Subjects and methods
The study group included 50 participants of aqua aerobics classes in "AQUA STYL" company in Szczecin.The classes took part in two swimming pools in Szczecin, three times a week, at the Gymnasium no. 9 (Dunikowskiego Street 1), and twice at the SDS swimming pool (Wąska Street 16).The company has been providing its services since November 2009.
Each subject received a questionnaire before the session, which she took home, filled in and brought to the next class.It contained 23 questions.Most of the questions related to information about participants and their lifestyle.The other associated with the opinion about aqua aerobics classes.
The questionnaire consisted of questions closed and open questions which enabled the subjects to enter their own response.The results were compiled and presented on the charts in percentages.

results
The majority of respondents -68% -answered affirmatively to the question: "Do you lead a healthy lifestyle?".For comparison, only 2% answered negatively (Figure 1).Women participating in the study were asked for a subjective assessment of the current state of health.Almost 60% of respondents rated their health as good, while 10% found it to be very good (Figure 2).Studies have shown that a majority of respondents -82% did not smoke cigarettes (Figure 3).Alicja Drohomirecka, Justyna Wojciuszkiewicz

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Next question required the respondents to express an evaluation of their diet.In the study group, 72% of women felt that they eat rather healthily.On the other hand, only 2% of respondents marked that they do not follow healthy diet and also 2% "don't know" if they follow it (Figure 4).
The majority of respondents -66% -were active in their free time.Other subjects -34% -spent it passively (Figure 5).
The analysis of the study shows that aqua aerobics gave pleasure to almost all the respondents (Figure 6).
Most of the study group -82% -answered that they like the music proposed during aqua aerobics classes.The remaining percentage -18% -suggests changing tracks (Figure 7).
The next question concerned the benefits, that the respondents noticed through participation in aqua aerobics.Most of subjects selected the answers "better mood" and "fitness improvement".Answers: "weight loss" and "eliminating ailments" were marked by 20% of women (Figure 8).
figure 1. Respondents living a healthy lifestyle

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figure 2. Respondents' current health in self-opinion figure 3. Smoking cigarettes