Aquacise (aqua + exercise)
“Aquacise” (aqua + exercise) is an exercise done in water, such as in a swimming pool or a lake. “Aquacise” has been cited in print since at least April 1970, when it was offered at a YWCA in Mason City, Iowa.
“Aquacise” is infrequently spelled “aquacize” and, like the word “exercise,” can also be used as a verb.
Wiktionary: aquacise
Etymology
Blend of aquatic + exercise
Noun
aquacise (uncountable)
1. A type of physical exercise practiced in water mostly vertically and without swimming, typically in a swimming pool in waist deep or deeper water.
Dictionary.com
aquacize
noun
exercise done in shallow water
verb
to exercise in shallow water
Word Origin
aqua ‘water’ and (exer)cise
4 April 1970, Globe-Gazette (Mason City, IA), “Spring comes to YW,” pg. 8, col. 6:
Aquacise isn’t exactly hanging your clothes on a hickory limb and don’t go near the water, but it approximates that.
10 October 1971, The State Journal-Register (Springfield, IL), “YWCA Activities,” pg. 39, col. 3:
... new 10-week aquacise class at 11:30 a.m., ...
Google Books
The Royal Baby Nursery and Fashion Handbook
By Sue James
London: Orbis
1984
Pg. 37:
Aquacise. Water is a wonderful place to work out. It supports your entire bulk and leaves you free to move every which way. I heartily recommend swimming, or just being in a pool, as often as possible through your pregnancy.
Google Books
Then the Sun Came Up
By Helen Polston Tucker
Wilson, NC: Star Books
1986
Pg. 109:
I would exercise by swimming, Aquacise, walking, and regular workouts at the YWCA.
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