Water provides an excellent workout, especially for those with joint issues or those who don’t like the wear and tear of high impact activities such as jogging or aerobics. In fact, for many, the pool is a quiet and peaceful escape from the music-pumping cardio and strength areas of the health club. In the pool, you can get a good workout and truly get away at the same time. An added bonus, you don’t even notice you are sweating.
Water is particularly forgiving for those who are overweight or have musculoskeletal issues. It not only rescues gravity’s effect on the body, but its buoyancy also cushions stiff joints and fragile bones, making it especially perfect for older adults, those suffering from arthritis and other disabilities, and those carrying extra weight.
Athletes often use water workouts to help rehabilitate after an injury or to cross-train, as it relieves pain and stiffness. The more you submerge yourself into the water, the more buoyancy the water has. This allows you to customize your workout to your specific needs. When you are in the water up to your waist, your body bears just half of its weight. When the water is up to your chest, it only bears 25% and up to your neck bears only 10%.
Individuals with asthma normally prefer indoor pools because of the warm, humid air, as it normally is easier on their lungs.
When it comes to general health, swimming is definitely a beneficial exercise. Studies have shown that regular swimmers have lower blood pressure, blood triglycerides, cholesterol, better lung function and more muscle mass compared to non-swimmers.
Swimming is a truly full-body workout, working your upper body, lower body and core, all while getting your heart rate up. Because swimming is not a weight-bearing exercise, most research shows that you won’t build bone density from regular trips to the pool, but rather you will build strength. Water provides twelve times the resistance of air.
Horizon Pool and Patio are swimming pool care experts. They are family owned and operated. Since 1985, they have been serving Wellington, Royal Palm Beach, Lake Worth, Acreage, Loxahatchee and many of the other communities in Palm Beach County.
Horizon Pool and Patio provide both residential and commercial pool and spa service, equipment repairs, retail supplies and equipment, along with full pool renovations and remodeling. For more information on Horizon Pool & Patio, visit them at newhp.wpengine.com or call (561) 790-0665. You can always visit their Wellington store located in the Wellington Plaza next to Ultima Fitness at 12785A W. Forest Hill Boulevard.
