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Swimming workouts: Exercises to do in the pool
The benefits of swimming exercises in the water are multiple, being specially recommended for people in the recovery phase of an injury.
It must be taken into account that within it the human body weighs less and this allows more ease when it comes to articulating a movement.
In addition, water sports strengthen cardiovascular endurance and increase efficiency when it comes to toning the muscles.
Public or private, large or small, the water in the side of the pool can serve as a gym when practicing both exercises and simple postures as well as movements that would be impossible to perform out of the water.
In addition, tasks such as losing weight, strengthening the body, reducing stress, and coping with osteoporosis see water as a great ally, which in turn is highly recommended for those who are in rehabilitation or the recovery phase of an injury.
Depending on the objectives of the interested party, some exercises or others will be recommended, due to levels of difficulty and physical condition.
However, there are a series of movements major swimming professional rules for all swimmer's activities, suitable for all audiences, that are beneficial for the health of both professional athletes and ordinary people. Among these, we can highlight:
Running and walking: a classic among elite athletes. It consists of walking between 15 and 20 steps with the water covering up to the waist, first forward, and then backward.
Strides: at the height of the curb, supporting the hand if necessary, we make a large stride forward, hold for a few seconds, and perform the movement in reverse, returning to the natural position. We interspersed both legs, doing ten repetitions with each one. The lunges can also be done laterally.
Balancing: on a supporting leg, we raise the opposite knee to the height of the hip. We can balance by extending our arms. We held for about 30 seconds in this position and we interspersed the supporting legs and raised knees.
Bicycle: another of the classics for its execution in the water. Supported at the curb, we make a movement simulating that we are pedaling. It can be done forward or backward. We hold on for about three minutes, with several sets.
Aquatic ‘burpees‘: this is an adaptation of the classic ‘burpee‘ on the ground. A complete exercise to work the extremities. We stand up, resting our hands on the curb, and do jumps as if we want to get out of the pool. We hold on for a minute doing all the repetitions we can.
For triceps: In an upright position, without touching the floor of the pool, we grab the top step of the ladder trying to get out of the water with a single arm push.
The angel: we all have in mind the movement that takes place on the snow, extending arms and legs to make the shape of an angel. So, this exercise consists of doing the same thing but in the water. Standing or stretched out, we close and open our arms and legs simultaneously.
The idea of the exercise is to increase the speed of the action progressively to end up doing light races of between 20 and 30 seconds.
Walking in water: walking in the water is one other exercise that works very well when it comes to exercise works, try this “swimming workout” and thank me later
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