Aqua Exercises

With the word swimming, what does the first thing that pops up in your mind? It’s definitely Michael Phelps, the golden boy who created history by winning gold’s in Olympic 2008. Swimming today not only emerged as a competitive sport but also a new way to remain fit. And the new word is “aqua aerobics”.

Swimming has been one of the most popular fitness choices. It gives a total cardio workout; on the same hand it is gentler too. It is because the exercises that one does over the land is meant for different parts of the body and every time we do an exercise the targeted part builds and improves, where as while working out inside the water, the entire body gets worked out. The buoyancy is the main reason behind it and hence zero stress is felt on the joints.

Exercising in water is recommended for senior citizens, children, cerebral palsy patients, and people with joint problems and arthritis. The water offers bilateral movement and one can easily move all the muscles in water. Hydro-therapy has calming effect on the nerves and body and it improves sleeping pattern.

Swimming is the simplest form of exercise that keeps all the ailments at bay. It is good for asthma patients and corrects gastric and digestion problems. The entire body gets toned and the back and the core muscles get strengthened. It is safe even for pregnant women. Cardio exercises are meant to increase the heart rate, which keeps one fit and the metabolism good. Hence people of all age groups can participate in it. Another popular kind of water sport is scuba diving.

Facts about water
Water has more toning capacity. It has 12 times more confrontation than air. Due to bilateral movement all the muscles are worked out. The human body weighs 60-70% less in water. It acts as good cushion on joints and alleviates pain in joints and rheumatism. Work out in water is good, physically and mentally. Good environment is created for people with poor balance like children, seniors and palsy patients.