Splash into a New Exercise Routine
 Instead
of sweating it out in the gym, try bringing your workout to the
pool.
Water exercising is more than just going for a swim.
It's a great way to get fit without overworking muscles and putting
stress on joints.
Water vs weights
Contrary to popular belief, water exercise is something
that people of all ages can do. You don't necessarily need to
sweat to get a good workout. More people are getting results by
using a liquid gym.
- Warm water soothes and relaxes your muscles.
- Buoyancy supports body weight and lessens the strain
on muscles. This reduces post-exercise aches.
- Water resistance increase flexibility, strength,
stamina, and range of motion regardless of your current fitness
level.
Water Exercise Works Wonders
Water exercise is an outstanding way to build up
a fitness routine without feeling sore the next day. As with any
type of exercise, one round in the pool a few times each week
can help with a variety of aliments and improve overall health
and well-being.
Fitness trainers and medical experts believe that
water exercise can:
- Improve energy
- Improve sleeping habits
- Control weight
- Combat Depression
- Decrease fatique
- Improve joint and muscle movement
- Strenghten the heart and lungs
Diving in Head First
If you do not own a pool or a spa but want to try aquatic exercise,
check with your local gym, health club or YMCA to see what types
of water programs they offer. Auatic exercise routines teach
a variety of movements and training techniques and can be an
invigorating way to exercise.
- Balance and posture training The currents in the water
and the body's natural instinct to stay afloat help to improve
posture and alignment.
- Strength and endurance training The constant movement
of the body against the current is like lifting weights without
having to pick up a single barbell. This type of training strengthens
weak muscles and stretches tight ones.
- Cardiovascular and range of motion training From the
breast stroke to regular aerobic exercise, the temperature,
buoyancy, and current of the water are all helpful for cardiovascular
and range of motion training. Water exercise improves circulation
and helps increase the heart rate at a slow, steady pace.
- Weight Management As with any type of exercise, jumping
in the pool on a regular basis will help to provide more energy
and speed up the metabolism.
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