Archive for the ‘Water Exercise’ Category
With the arrival of summer many people start doing gymnastics again or continue with the routine of exercises that have begun some months ago. However, high temperatures tend to discourage making physical activity more than one and therefore are an excellent choice practice aquafitness during the summer, a way to “cool” to keep fit.
The aquafitness is an interesting option to stay in shape during the summer because the aquatic environment is of great help to train without suffering exhaustion exercise produces the facts on the ground precisely because of the high temperatures.
Among the activities in the aquatic environment the aquafitness physical training is done through a series of combinations of exercises in the water that works every muscle. Read the rest of this entry »
With water, the impact on the body is such that its benefits are enormous, and at different levels. First, it is good to keep the line: simply enter the water, besides the natural effort, makes us burn some calories.
Because of the change in temperature, for 45 minutes, the body seeks heat. The water aerobics is good for circulation, since the feet are on the ground.
It’s good for congestion, especially in people with circulatory problems, or swollen knees. At impact, the body is carried away in the water. The joints do not suffer. It is soft and relaxing. A skin level reaffirms, through the massaging effect. With regard to the welfare and mood, it is a collective work, and so playful. Read the rest of this entry »
We have already spoken on other occasions about the practice of aquafitness and today we do so to discuss a study that reveals the benefits of aquafitness for osteoporosis.
The training conducted in the aquatic environment as aquafitness cardiovascular endurance benefit greatly contributes to improved circulation in the muscles, in turn reducing blood pressure and achieves better overall physical condition.
It is also an excellent practice to delay the detrimental effects that occur as a consequence of the passage of time or even in people who are sedentary. Furthermore, and due to buoyancy reduces impact on joints and is therefore recommended for the elderly, as it is possible to adapt the routines according to the needs of each practitioner. Read the rest of this entry »
In the age we live in different disciplines associate, taking the best version of each, another result is the aquafitness. The existence of both the aquafitness, and the aquaspinning, and other disciplines that also take place under water, is due to swimming as therapy.
For years, those with back problems, or even people who are very muscular, totally stuck, choose to swim decided to correct posture, to release muscle tension. Obviously, the swimming, even with their different styles, it became monotonous. Although it was incredibly beneficial, many people were bored.
Hence, the idea of varying the underwater training, introducing disciplines that only movements were to be carried on the surface. The aquafitness is very close to the traditional aerobics class, but in the aquatic environment. Read the rest of this entry »
One technique that is very fashionable in recent times is the Aquabike fitness technique or also called hidrobike, this is a highly recommended exercise technique for young and adults, an activity where the results are visible in very short time.
This practice is done collectively sessions that last between 30 and 45 minutes, where it will undergo a bicycle exercise in the water, there will be much more resistance and thus may avoid possible injury, as well as tensions in the joints.
The Aquabike makes clear the strength as well as the speed copying Springer at the end of the exercises and down the mountain, both the strength and the resistance are linked, as you can appreciate the strength of the legs against the resistance of water. Read the rest of this entry »
For the practice of swimming in the pool, it is best to leave out the type swimsuits shorts. A slip or a bath boxer is ideal for swimming with greater ease. How to choose a quality model? What are the criteria that must be taken into account?
The qualities of a swimsuit
First rule to go swimming: a swimsuit must be well suited.
It must meet several conditions:
- To allow full freedom of movement. The thighs should be clear enough to move the legs without difficulty.
- Being resistant to chlorine, otherwise within 3 to 4 months have to buy another.
- Being resistant to friction. It is normal to sit on the edge of the pool, and is usually normal part of the buttocks can be damaged.
Boxers or Briefs
In the pool, is often prohibited to carry a swimsuit fabric length. It is best to use a slip bath or a boxer, which covers a little more. If you do not know what is your height, or if you change brand you must prove you the model before you buy. It should fit snugly to the skin, but without compressing. You should feel good about it, but not tight. Raise the knee perpendicular to the waist, and then open your leg over the side to ensure that the boxer briefs or you do not rub too crotch level. Read the rest of this entry »
This discipline combines meditation and movement in the water with stretching exercises or stretches and yoga postures.
The exercises are performed in warm water, about 35 °C in a large tub or in a shallow pool in which the water reaches at the height of the breast.
The movement to free the body in the water are done very slowly, continuously, smooth and circular, relaxing the mind and promote concentration, excluding those fast moving and energetic.
Harmonic flow
Ai Chi is descended from another method of traditional China, the Tai Chi Chuan martial art well known and practiced, which aims to restore balance to mind and body.
The rhythm of the dance, harmonizes the two forces, Yin and Yang, which according to Chinese culture, regulate the balance psychosomatic wellbeing of body, mind and soul.
This method helps to dissolve the physical and emotional stress, allowing the sensuality and self-recover.
When practicing Tai Chi, water should be paid special attention to breathing, which should be slow, deep and regular. Read the rest of this entry »
The swimming is the sport that certainly is recommended as the best for people with respiratory or heart problems.
If we analyze the essence of the sport could ever give a basic concept, saying that it is accurate synchronization of a series of physical techniques, where each and every part of the body are activated to perform a shift in overcoming water resistance she offers.
It is around this long process, where the breathing becomes crucial. Thus, each member or body part involved and helps to acquire the displacement speed and timing, basic characteristics of a good swimming.
Also, swimming can be practiced by people suffering from various ailments such as cardiovascular problems.
Most important for beginners in swimming and is a carrier of some type of heart disease is a consultation with a specialist to through it to get a detailed medical history as possible to indicate to the trained as much data as possible health of the student as well as various details related to cardiovascular performance. Read the rest of this entry »
The arrival of warm inviting a dip and practice a more healthy sports and complete swimming.
Note that swimming is a sport with no impact, which minimizes stress on bones and joints. In addition, it helps to define the shape and tone the muscles throughout the body, because in its execution involving all major muscle groups and improves posture, increases flexibility and in turn combat anxiety, stress and depression.
Swimwear and accessories
To dedicate yourself to this sport in comfort and safely, you must take into account the necessary clothes and accessories you need before you dive into the pool.
Sports swimsuits and flip-flops
Chlorine and discolors the fibers rots the tones of the swimsuit season, bikinis are also uncomfortable.
It is best to purchase specific swimsuits for this sport, they adapt perfectly to your forms, due to better water resistance and time casting gives good results. Read the rest of this entry »
The water is the best gym you can find. The pool will be relaxed, because while massaging your body tone up, you may forget to sweat, because in the water heat will not pass, you end up with cellulite and calories. There’s no better trick to get in shape! In addition, the water is of particular advantage: the feeling of exhaustion is much less and if you’re one of those people who loves to spend hours and hours in the pool with these exercises you can feel like a fish in water, and never better.
With 20 or 30 minutes a day has more than enough to be fully fit and in 15 days start to notice the results, according to some experts say. The exercises you can do are:
- Heating: You know, if you do exercise you should warm up and stretch muscles. For example, swimming slowly a little might be a good workout.
- Walk under the water: Do the same as if you were on the surface, but below the water. It will cost more than in the ground, obviously, but that’s pressure. It manages to burn calories and tone. If you walk, the better: start walking at a slow pace and gradually increase it to see the muscles will force increasingly making. Read the rest of this entry »