Benefits of water exercise
According to Dr. Mickey Mehta, a comprehensive health coach in India, water exercise is a great way to burn calories and lose weight. When exercising in water, the body has to work harder to move through the force of water, helping to consume more energy.
Studies show that when exercising in water, the body burns calories twice as quickly as on land. When standing at chest level, the body only bears 20% of its weight, helping to reduce pressure on joints and muscles.
Dr. Mickey Mehta says that the water pressure in the pool improves blood circulation, the water's resistance is 12 times higher than that of the air, forcing muscles to work more.
Even simple movements such as walking, kicking or running in water can affect many muscle groups, helping to burn calories effectively. When combined with a reasonable diet, water exercises help lose weight effectively.
Swedming is a great full-body workout that improves joint movement and increases muscle resistance without causing damage. Water is also a natural massage for the body, improving blood circulation and the lymphatic system, says Dr. Mickey Mehta.
Water aerobic exercise helps strengthen muscle groups such as the back, arms, legs and torso. These exercises not only help burn calories but also strengthen the cardiovascular system, promoting weight loss. Underwater exercise also helps control body temperature, avoiding overheating when exercising for a long time.
Good habits when exercising in water
Hold the railing and kick: Hold the railing, lift the leg and kick to the sides, exhale when kicking and inhale when withdrawing the leg.
Practice when the water reaches your neck: Raise your arms at shoulder level or extend your arms straight as you inhale, closed your arms when exhaling to improve lung capacity.
plyometric exercises: Jumping exercises such as jumping high, jumping in a water hill help increase strength and burn calories quickly.
