Maintaining your health and wellness is very important for people of all ages. In South Florida, we are lucky enough to have decent weather the majority of the year and a lot of our homes have swimming pools. Swimming pools provide us with an enjoyable and effective way to exercise.
Exercising in the pool allows for a full-body workout along with assisting in keeping your heart healthy. Water offers a heavier resistance than air, therefore making some of your exercises more challenging in the water than on land. Aside from a great cardio workout, swimming also increases your strength, endurance, and flexibility. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), swimming is especially helpful for people who have joint conditions, such as osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Additionally, it’s a gentler form of exercise for pregnant women or the elderly.
Another great reason for working out in the pool is that you can choose whether or not you use equipment. Some simple exercises for a full-body workout include walking in the water, lateral arm lifts, jumping jacks, or leg kicks. If you are looking to elevate your swimming workout a bit, we recommend looking into Aqua dumbbells, water jogging belts, swim training gloves, resistance fins, or even a pool noodle. There are several types of ways in which you can use this equipment for an effective workout depending on what your goals and limitations are. Although swimming can be relatively safe, we always encourage sharing safety tips. You may sweat more than you realize while you are working out in the water so it is always important to still stay hydrated before and after working out.
