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Looking to get fit with 5 effective swimming pool exercises? Swimming is an excellent way to strengthen muscles, improve flexibility, and boost cardiovascular health . With Fojfit's expert guidance, you can maximize your swimming routine and achieve faster, better results!
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Working out in a pool can be more challenging than a regular workout due to the resistance provided by water. The swimming pool exercises are a great form of cardio workout and aim to build endurance, muscle strength and cardiovascular fitness. Due to the cooling effect of water, one can be guarded against overheating and can exercise for a longer duration. Swimming also is not harsh on your joints because water provides support to the body due to its buoyancy.
Swimming Pool Exercises to build strength, improve flexibility, and boost cardiovascular health Water Arm Lifts The water arm lifts exercise aims to strengthen arm muscles. One can use foam dumbbells to add more resistance. Lateral arm lifts The lateral arm lifts exercise aims to build the upper body and works well with foam dumbbells.
Back wall glide The back wall glide exercise aims to work on your core and lower body muscles. Jumping jacks Jumping jacks aim to work on both your upper and lower body muscles. Adding wrist and ankle weights increases resistance. Leg Kicks This exercise aims to strengthen your core and leg muscles. One can add ankle weights to make it more effective and challenging.
Safety Tips • Keep yourself hydrated by drinking enough fluids and water as you might experience increased sweating while working out in water than regular workouts. • A floatation device such as a buoyancy belt or floatation vest can be used in case you are not a strong swimmer. • One should refrain from working out in a pool that’s heated above 90°F (32°C). • Start your swimming by warming up and end by cooling down.