Exercising in the pool is an excellent way to remain cool while improving your health. Water resistance can increase muscular strength and provides an excellent cardiovascular workout. You may work out the upper body, lower body, and core while getting a good heart-pumping exercise. Additionally, low-impact exercises in the pool are excellent for people with joint discomfort or those recovering from injuries. Additionally, water can be restorative and therapeutic.
As per the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), pool exercises are beneficial in treating arthritis as the water provides extra support for joints and muscles.
Here are three swimming pool exercises to help you stay fit and cool this summer
Water Jogging
Surprising as it may seem, jogging in the water burns more calories than doing it on land. Start by taking regular steps in place around the shallow part of the swimming pool. Additionally, try variations like butt kicks and high knees to exercise your leg muscles in different ways. Water jogging is an excellent way to warm up for pool activity because it increases the heart rate for cardio and relaxes muscles for routines that require more effort.
Backward Flying Lunge
Exercises in the pool aren’t just for the lower body and the core. Between the shallower and deep ends of the swimming pool, take a lunge position so that your shoulders are submerged. Up until your palms touch, extend your arms fully in front of you. When the water reaches beyond your back, push it backward with your cupped hands. Lunge with one leg, then quickly hop up to the other and repeat.
Prone Scissor Kick
Start on the deeper side of the swimming pool. Lift your legs so your body is horizontal while clutching onto the edge of the swimming pool or a flotation device. Maintain neutral spinal alignment. Kick from the side of the hip like you are kicking a ball, keeping your knee soft and whipping or flicking out through your toes. Repeat the steps with the other leg. To make it more challenging, kick harder and move your legs faster.
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