Post by Backyard Masters on Jan 23, 2013 16:55:14 GMT -5
Experts will tell you that swimming is one of the best exercises you can do. Some of the benefits include improved strength and flexibility, a stronger heart, increased energy, improved circulation, weight loss and stress relief. Swimming is just one of many water exercises you can do at home.
Stay fit this summer with these simple water exercises:
1. Kicks: Grab a kickboard, or hold onto the edge of the pool, and
kick to tone your legs, buttocks and stomach.
2. Running: Increase your heart rate by running in the water. Be sure
you’re in chest-high water, and begin by running with your handd on your head. As you become more experienced, try paddling with your
arms. You can also try walking or jogging in water.
3. Bobbing: Improve breathing and muscle tone by bobbing up and
down in the water.
4. Tread Water: You can improve arm and leg strength simply by
reading water.
5. Yoga: Improve your flexibility and strength while relaxing with
gentle yoga movements. Try purchasing a water yoga DVD to learn
specific exercises and workouts.
6. Leg Lifts: Hold onto the side of the pool, and life each leg 10 times
behind you, in front of you and to the side. This will help to condition
your legs, buttocks and stomach.
7. Pull-Ups: Strengthen your back, shoulders and arms with pull-ups.
Hold onto the side of the pool and lower your body as much as
possible. Keep your knees bent, exhale and pull yourself up as high
as you can.
Stay fit this summer with these simple water exercises:
1. Kicks: Grab a kickboard, or hold onto the edge of the pool, and
kick to tone your legs, buttocks and stomach.
2. Running: Increase your heart rate by running in the water. Be sure
you’re in chest-high water, and begin by running with your handd on your head. As you become more experienced, try paddling with your
arms. You can also try walking or jogging in water.
3. Bobbing: Improve breathing and muscle tone by bobbing up and
down in the water.
4. Tread Water: You can improve arm and leg strength simply by
reading water.
5. Yoga: Improve your flexibility and strength while relaxing with
gentle yoga movements. Try purchasing a water yoga DVD to learn
specific exercises and workouts.
6. Leg Lifts: Hold onto the side of the pool, and life each leg 10 times
behind you, in front of you and to the side. This will help to condition
your legs, buttocks and stomach.
7. Pull-Ups: Strengthen your back, shoulders and arms with pull-ups.
Hold onto the side of the pool and lower your body as much as
possible. Keep your knees bent, exhale and pull yourself up as high
as you can.