Swimming is one of the few sports that can be undertaken by anyone, regardless of height, weight and build, size, gender or age – so why not take the plunge and join them?!
Swimming provides a workout for your entire body; not only is it a cardiovascular workout but it improves strength, flexibility and balance.
Most of the time you are in the pool you are working; just getting into the water burns calories as the body has to work harder to stay warm.
Also, the hydrostatic pressure of the water creates a massaging effect,which helps soothe and comfort joints, muscles and internal organs.
This hydrostatic pressure also reduces the demand on the heart by up to 17bpm or 13% than that of someone exercising on land. This allows you to work longer and use more fat as a fuel source.
And Below These are top 6 tips For swimming pls kept them on you mind when you are swimming
1 Keep feet off the floor – when coming to the shallow end try to avoid putting feet on the floor and instead just hold the wall and push off.
2 If you struggle with front crawl breathing it is worth investing in goggles as the ability to see in the water can be a huge help.
3 Breast stroke – think “pull (arms), breathe, kick (legs), glide (arms & legs)”.
4 Back stroke – Keep ears in the water, tummy at the top of the water, knees just below the water and toes pointed, making only a small splash.
5 Front crawl – When your face is in the water be sure to breathe out little bubbles instead of holding your breath; this will help to control breathing. Also, keep one ear and one eye in the water as you turn your head to breathe.
6 And don’t forget – compared to most land–based activities, post–exercise appetite levels for swimming can be sky high. This is due to differences in blood flow to the digestive system; during swimming this is elevated and increases hunger pains. Most swimming pools have vending machines – but to improve long–term fitness and save money, take your own healthy snacks:fruit, sandwiches, milkshakes, etc.
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