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Water /Pool Exercises - Aerobic and Strength/Rehab Water Exercises
Water/pool exercises refers to exercise routines that are done in the water or in the pool. Water Exercises have been proven to be effective in strength training, aerobics and rehab goals. These exercises break the notion that pools are only for swimming as of swimming pools. With the therapists and trainers’ creativity, water exercises have been developed to offer exciting options for people to exert their muscles. Since there are outdoor as well as indoor pools, this form of therapy or exercise routine is more flexible to the calls of weather or climate. Hence, this form of exercise provides individualized personal training environment, making it more effective in developing strength and muscle endurance. This form of exercise is extremely beneficial for people who suffer from back problems, arthritis and physical conditions such as injuries. The water’s buoyancy reduces the impact of physical exertions to the joints, making it effective in supporting the body at increased range of motion. The multiple functions and designs of water/pool exercises are usually based on three periods; the warm-up, toning and stretching and the cool down periods. So if you decide to add water/pool exercises to your workout routine, you must follow certain guidelines. It is important to prepare your body for the exercises or workout that lies ahead Before doing some serious exercise, it is always important to do proper warm up exercises. Since this form of exercise routine is done under water, you may also do your warm-up under water. If you are a decent swimmer, you can do a recommended number of laps in swimming the length of the pool. Running or walking alongside the pool, while dipped in the pool, also makes a good form of warm-up. Just remember to avoid tiptoeing or your calves will be killing you after the exercise. In general, a combination of music and equipment makes water/pool exercises interesting and appealing to endure. In exercise classes, music may be used to synchronize movements. For various exercises, tools such as kick boards, dumbbells or weights are used in doing the routines of resistance training. Just like off-pool exercises, off-pool exercise equipment is usually modified to complement various pool exercises. Even special shoes may be worn to help plant the feet on the floor. With the proper equipment, proper posture or body positions will be maintained, enabling the exercise to target and flex the intended group of muscles. Related Water Exercise Articles
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