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Default What are the benefits of exercising in water? - 05-28-2009, 07:33 PM

I know little about the benefits of exercising in water. Is it just the resistance that the water provides? Also, does anyone know how many calories can be burned say in a half of an hour?Please, serious responses only!
   
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Default 01-21-2010, 12:09 PM

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  • Don't attempt to do too much too soon. If the movement hurts, don't do it. Water exercise should be painless.
  • Depending on your condition, you can exercise as slow or as fast as you desire.
  • Use barbells, noodles or gloves for additional resistance and increased intensity during your workout.
  • Use the Rate of Perceived Exertion to determine your intensity level during your exercise routine. These are your feelings of exertion, ranging from none to maximum effort. The "Talk Test" is even simpler - you should be able to talk with another person during your aquatic workout. If you can't, then you are working too hard and should slow down.
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Default 01-29-2010, 11:48 AM

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Water recruits more muscle fibres and provides greater resistance than air, which means it is an excellent medium for strengthening muscles. Water decreases wear and tear on muscles and reduces stress on joints. When exercisers are submerged to chest level, the gravitational pull on the body is reduced by around 85%.

There is little or no post exercise stiffness after a water workout. The massage effect of water increases circulation and promotes relaxation. Water improves balance and coordination because it encourages the opposition of movement between the arms and legs.
The heart pumps 10% to 20% more blood per beat when the body is submerged in water. This is equivalent in effect to the pumping capacity of the heart of a peak performance athlete.
A 60 minute workout in water can burn between 350-500 calories
Like any type of exercise, aqua aerobics can be performed at different intensities, it is up to you to challenge yourself to get the most out of your aqua aerobics class.
Today’s sports specific training programs are easily adapted to an aquatic environment and many trainers and coaches are incorporating water as an essential element of their training regime. The advantages are, that athletes can work on their strength and skills while avoiding their overtraining injuries, so common on land.
Sports specific power water workouts are designed to duplicate the strength and aerobic training effects obtained on land. By including these types of powerful moves, a challenging workout can be achieved, while at the same time increasing your muscular endurance and strength as you work against a resistance that is around 830 times greater than air.
   
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Default 02-15-2010, 07:50 AM

Water exercise can strengthen back, ab and hip muscles, all key for a healthy spine. The flow of water resists movement, and functions similarly to weight training: it gets your muscles strong.Being immersed in water places pressure all over your body. To build strength, you must work your muscles against this pressure. The deeper in the water you go, the more pressure will be exerted, and the harder the workout will be.Beginners should stay close to the shallow water, where the floor and sides of the pool can provide stability, if need be. Working in deeper water while wearing a flotation belt will increase the challenge.

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Default 05-04-2010, 11:50 AM

The special properties of water can provide you with excellent benefits if you are trying to heal a back injury.Exercising in water is one of the best types of aerobic exercise you can possibly get.Being immersed in water places pressure all over your body. The deeper in the water you go, the more pressure will be exerted, and the harder the workout will be.
   
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Default 06-08-2010, 06:27 AM

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If you cannot do an activity, don't be hard on yourself. Feel good about what you can do. Be proud of pushing yourself up out of a chair or walking a short distance.
Pat yourself on the back for trying even if you can't do it the first time. It may be easier the next time! To start being more active and keep at it:
  • Start slowly. Your body needs time to get used to your new activity.
  • Warm up. Warm-ups get your body ready for action. Shrug your shoulders, tap your toes, swing your arms, or march in place. You should spend a few minutes warming up for any physical activity—even walking. Walk more slowly for the first few minutes.
  • Cool down. Slow down little by little. If you have been walking fast, walk slowly or stretch for a few minutes to cool down. Cooling down may protect your heart, relax your muscles, and keep you from getting hurt.
  • Set goals. Set short-term and long-term goals. A short-term goal may be to walk 5 minutes on at least 3 days for 1 week. It may not seem like a lot, but any activity is better than none. A long-term goal may be to walk 30 minutes on most days of the week by the end of 6 months.
  • Get support. Get a family member or friend to be physically active with you. It may be more fun, and your buddy can cheer you on.
  • Track progress. Keep a journal of your physical activity. You may not feel like you are making progress but when you look back at where you started, you may be pleasantly surprised!
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Default 07-03-2010, 04:13 AM

I have read your post.I like very much.Some benefits of water I have including here.The special properties of water can provide you with excellent benefits if you are trying to heal a back injury.Water helps regulate body temperature,especially during exercise. When you exercise, you lose water through your breath and by sweating.
   
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Default 07-10-2010, 07:50 AM

Some are the benefits are that it is better than using things like leg weights because those cause extra resistance on your knees and ankle joints. But water works out all your body systems pretty much
   
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Default 07-15-2010, 05:56 AM

The buoyancy of the water supports and lessens stress on the joints and encourages freer movement. Water may also act as resistance to help build muscle strength.Water exercise is done in shallow, mid-deep and deep water, depending upon your level of conditioning and the goals of your workout.
   
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Default 09-24-2010, 10:13 AM

Water sports are a gentle way to exercise joints and muscles. Buoyancy of water supports the joints and reduces stress and promotes greater freedom of movement. Water can also act as resistance to help build muscle strength.
   
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