Benefits Of Exercising In The Water

 

Summer is well underway and water activities are in full-swing. Whether it’s at a nearby lake, beach, or swimming pool, it’s time to talk about water exercises and why they’re good for you. 🏊‍♀️

1️⃣ LOW IMPACT ON YOUR JOINTS: Water gives you buoyancy—i.e. you float! This decreases the impact on your joints and lowers the risk of injury.

2️⃣ KEEPS YOU COOL: Exercising in the water helps the body cool off faster and reduces the risk of overheating and increases blood circulation. 💦

3️⃣ WATER HAS BUILT-IN RESISTANCE: Because you’re moving your body through water instead of through air, you’re working harder. This resistance is great for building all-around strength and endurance.

4️⃣ YOU CAN INCREASE INTENSITY SLOWLY: The benefit of swimming is that you can make gradual changes to your routine without much effort. Simply increase the time spent swimming continuously and take shorter rest breaks.

5️⃣ IT OFFERS WHOLE BODY SUPPORT: Exercising in the water supports your back! You don’t have to worry about the weight of your body on your spine or your posture when you move your body through water. 

If you’re not a swimmer, you can still use the water for gentle exercise: do some walking workouts waist-deep in a swimming pool to take the pressure off your joints and back while still getting movement. ✅

So, take the pressure off, hit up your local beach or pool, and go for a swim! ⛱

Talk to your chiropractor to find out what types of exercises are right for you.

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