This summer you may be looking to hit the water for a workout (or two) because it is a lot cooler than sweating it out on the asphalt during a run. In case you needed more reasons to get a water workout in, here are five great things about working out in the water:
- It is low-impact.
- Works muscles that are not typically used in you normal gym routine.
- The pressure of water on the body (aka hydrostatic pressure) improves blood circulation.
- Your pretty much covered up by the water, so no worrying about how your body looks while working out.
- Next-day muscle soreness should be nonexistent or minimal.
Fit's Tips: By water workout I mean swimming, water aerobics, etc.
Ezekiel
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Paul & Joe
why is swimming low impact???
1i went with my old roomie (ex swim instructor - yay!) last week to the free outdoor pool near her house in chicago for adult swim.
this week i have new goggles & a kickboard to help me out
i'm
not so strong with the strokes, but she is going to help me a little bit. even using the kickboard should be a nice changeup from the gym routine. i can manage some backstroke on my own as
well, but just need to keep working at it.
2I love water workouts.
3I agree - rigorous swimming doesn't feel low impact. But I love swimming. I was a competitive swimmer growing up and I still swim whenever I get a chance. It's just tough when you have colored hair maintenance!
xo
4i love swimming~! m e o w
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6If you aren't sure what to do, you can just tread water using your legs and arms.
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