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Posted by admin | Posted in Garden Decor | Posted on 21-08-2008

Great Summer Workouts: Just Add Water

Author: Alder BANCOMAT

The warm weather season now in full swing, athletes want to take their workouts outside and break the suitability of its slots on the inside. But, when temperatures reach record highs and humidity increases dramatically, traditional outdoor workouts become less appealing. So how can stay cool while enjoying physical activity outdoors? One word – water. Water exercises are the perfect way to workout under the sun without overheating. You can get a full body workout without even breaking a sweat!
And do not worry if you're not a veteran swimmer. Water workouts are not limited to swimming. There are many other forms of pool exercises. Even athletes need not be a regular to try aquatic fitness. younger seniors. Exercise in water is a great way to burn calories, improve your strength and flexibility, Tone-up, improve your cardiovascular system, and it just gets more generally. And, the types of training are virtually endless. Most land exercises can be modified and recreated in the water. Other benefits include:
less risk of injury
less sweat
works the whole body
the challenges of their body in a very different, then you get used to
refreshing way of training
Water provides natural resistance If no equipment is necessary
may increase or decrease the intensity (difficulty) simply by alternating between shallow and deep
good choice of gentle exercise for pregnant women
reduces joint compression and the force of gravity downward (in other words – easier in the joints)
Even people who can not exercise on land can often exercise in water
excellent rehabilitation exercise for people recovering injury
less stress on bones and muscles
great option for people with arthritis
In addition, water training sessions also provide a choice of fun and socially interactive exercise. For example, parents can enjoy pool time with their children, while also fits in some of their weekly workouts. Aquatic aerobic classes also provide a social group, replacement of the school.
Still not convinced that a water workout challenge your body and some of the most common exercises like walking or jogging. Well, try some of the years following the example and you probably quickly change your mind. But judging solely on the top workout your heart rate. Note that swimmers to slightly lower compared with the heart when cyclists and runners. This does not mean not working as hard. The experts compared the heart rate lower in part to the effects of immersion in a relatively cool environment. So keep this in mind when determining your target heart rate, which may to 10 beats per minute lower when in the water. Also, do not make the mistake to assume that just because they are well hydrated your body is submerged in water. Still need to drink about ½ cup of water every 20 minutes exercise.
Swim / Walk interval laps: Swim 1.2 laps (use any swim form you prefer: crawl, back, etc.). 1.2 Walk around the pool. Repeat 4-6.
Water Squats: Stand in the water with feet hip width of the other. Knees bend slightly by pushing your hips back as if sitting in a chair. Keep your knees behind your toes. Return to starting position and repeat. Water provides resistance extra and makes this approach more difficult.
Wave breaks (for those who have access to the sea or in a wave simulator): Stand knees or less. Every time a wave comes attempt to jump over. Note: This is an advanced step that requires a good balance and ability to swim. Do not try this step unless you have experience swimming in waves.
Water Jogging: can be done with the use of flotation devices where your feet do not touch the ground or in the traditional way of jogging in place in the water.